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Dry Cleaning Sustainability: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

Dry cleaning chemicals such as Perc are not only bad for human health but for animals and the environment as well. Wet cleaning uses washers and dryers with biodegradable soaps as well as pressing machines to clean the clothing instead of harmful dry cleaning practices like using perc. Wet cleaning. Chemical replacement.

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Sustainable Dry Cleaners: Getting Started Guide

Green Business Bureau

Dry cleaning chemicals such as Perc are not only bad for human health but for animals and the environment as well. Wet cleaning uses washers and dryers with biodegradable soaps as well as pressing machines to clean the clothing instead of harmful dry cleaning practices like using perc. Wet cleaning. Chemical replacement.

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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

The Blue Economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for: economic growth, improved livelihoods, job creation, and ocean ecosystem health. Without clean water, health is compromised, and lives are endangered. Waste Reduction The reduction of non-biodegradable waste is another plausible solution to ocean conservation.