Grist

APRIL 19, 2023

By one estimate , they account for as much as one-third of all microplastics released to the ocean. Research has yet to establish just what this means for human and planetary health. This story was originally published by Grist with the headline How do you tackle microplastics? This year U.S. Start with your washing machine.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

Not only do new plastic waste deposits still make it into the ecosystem, but because plastic is not biodegradable, it will take decades to rehabilitate the ocean. In recent years, concern has risen about the effect plastic waste could have on human health. More specifically, microplastic. How do Microplastics come about?

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A green procurement or green purchasing policy (GPP) is put in place to guide businesses when acquiring materials, supplies and services and selecting such products based on their impact on the environment and human health. Improved Employee Health and Safety. GPPs can apply to both products bought to run the business internally (Ex.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. RECYCLED STEEL. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Recycling is one of the top and most cost-effective ways to reduce waste at home and the workplace. Say Yes to Natural, Recyclable, or Sustainable Materials. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. Go Vintage.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Bridgestone’s goal is also 2050 but is introducing models now with an increased focus on sustainability, like the Turanza EV , made of 50 percent renewable and recycled materials. Recycling is one, but reuse is better, a process called retreading. This black dust accumulates on roads mostly — but not permanently.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Seabirds, whales, seals, turtles, and fish mistake plastic bags, bottles, and microplastics (fragments smaller than 5 millimeters) for food, leading to ingestion and starvation. Microplastics can also absorb and concentrate harmful toxins in the ocean, entering the food chain and bioaccumulating in predators like fish and shellfish.

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