The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

From cleaning supplies to personal care items to household goods, many of these products contain harmful chemicals that can pose significant risks to our health and the environment. However, what lies beneath the appealing packaging is often a cocktail of chemicals that can have adverse effects on our health.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The company also places an earth-friendly focus on packaging, using biodegradable foam that keeps furniture safe during shipping, yet reduces to 5% of its size once the unpacking is complete. For transparency in regards to chemicals in its products, OFS provides Health Product Declarations for the top dozen products in its lineup.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

13) Steel and stainless-steel home interiors designed and manufactured with present-day technology fit the bill perfectly on sustainability and style. Beyond offering comfort and beauty, cotton, linen, and wool fabrics often use fewer (or no) chemicals in production than synthetic options and biodegrade more naturally over time.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2022

The group behind the findings, from Nanjing Medical University, claims a significant advance in understanding the health consequences of microplastics, still a relatively unknown area. It is deeply concerning that these non-biodegradable materials that are literally present everywhere are entering and accumulating in our bodies,” Fawzy said.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This contamination poses a risk to human health as well, as we consume these seafood sources. Innovation in plastic alternatives and clean-up technologies: Research and development efforts are actively underway to engineer biodegradable and compostable alternatives to traditional plastics.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This approach includes exploring biodegradable pharmaceuticals and designing manufacturing processes that minimise waste and pollutant release. In addition, some health services have takeback programmes for expired or unused medication, preventing them from being flushed down the drain or disposed of improperly.

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Grist

MAY 22, 2024

Being able to picture a future worth living in — even a picture as small as what one can cover in 100 words — is a huge part of what keeps us energized and engaged in climate work in the present, and we often hear the same from y’all. So without further ado, here are five doses of hope for our future, in no particular order.

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Business Green

MAY 21, 2020

She further argues there is "a big scientific difference of opinion" on the issue, citing as an example work by Professor Michael Lee from Rothamsted Research, who has argued livestock is unfairly castigated by the anti-meat lobby for its greenhouse gas impact , and in fact plays a key role in maintaining soil health. "If

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

The environmental impact of the toxic fashion industry is present in virtually every area of environmental concern. Additionally, fabrics such as cotton and linen are highly water and labor intensive and require harmful pesticides which pose health risks to farmers and laborers. . Environmental Impact. Pre-Production. Deadstock.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2020

Not to mention, our service also eliminates the risk of the negative health impacts from single use plastics and biodegradable options … like cancer. This is because BYO presents a greater risk of cross contamination. My favorite cafe is limiting “Bring Your Own” (BYO).

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2022

With this in mind, in this Green Business Bureau article, we present six top tips on how to implement a sustainable bakery design. Thinking about the main environmental impacts of bakeries, we wanted to present green initiatives that will mitigate these impacts. Latex gloves for instance will take up to 5 years to biodegrade.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Environmental scientists employed by the government work to find the best methods of protecting the environment and human health. Generally, environmental scientists may provide services to research health and environmental problems and work to identify causes and create solutions. Environmental Scientist. Entrepreneurship.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 16, 2020

If you’re a health food store passionate about locally-sourced goods and holistic remedies, then your brand will not target diehard fast foodies. Locality presents a sacred opportunity to listen to people, understand the issues they care about, and take action.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

The environmental impact of the toxic fashion industry is present in virtually every area of environmental concern. Additionally, fabrics such as cotton and linen are highly water and labor intensive and require harmful pesticides which pose health risks to farmers and laborers. . Environmental Impact. Pre-Production. Deadstock.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 9, 2020

When taking into account wider societal benefits such as lower health costs from better diets and air quality, however, the cost is likely to be negligible, it predicts. At present, investment in delivering the net zero goal stands at around £10bn a year in the UK. per cent by 2050. Buildings and heating.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Environmental scientists employed by the government work to find the best methods of protecting the environment and human health. Generally, environmental scientists may provide services to research health and environmental problems and work to identify causes and create solutions. Environmental Scientist. Entrepreneurship.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

For instance, according to studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH) , certain plastics found in consumer packaging can lead to cancers, diabetes, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, and other various ill-health effects caused by inhalation or direct contact. ” – Biodiversity and Health , WHO.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Each item is housed in glass, paper or metal containers and presented in an unbleached canvas travel pouch, making everything reusable, recyclable and biodegradable. All Good offered to send me a sample kit for review and promptly shipped the Plastic Free Body Care Set.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Students and staff garnered national media attention for creating five-minute presentations—modeled after the popular TED talks—on hot buttons like climate communication and environmental racism. Students, meanwhile, have spearheaded a drive to eliminate all single-use plastics from campus by the end of 2020.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 14, 2022

After what is often a single use, these non-biodegradable products can clog waterways; drift on ocean currents, entangling marine mammals and birds; and accumulate in landfills. Dr. Philip Landrigan, professor of biology and director of the Global Public Health Program and Global Pollution Observatory at Boston College.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

Speakers from leading brands, packaging producers, material innovation labs and NGOs, will discuss a variety of topics including how to set and achieve packaging goals, reusable packaging opportunities, scaling new materials, and the implications of biodegradable and compostable packaging. That economy is now taking shape.

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