Better Ventures

JANUARY 10, 2023

Not So Fast (Fashion)- Resale Continues to Rise Our Investment in Beni Whether you try and keep up with the latest fashion trends, or your kids do, there’s no denying the prevalence of fast fashion. ThredUp Annual Resale Report, 2022 Hence our newest investment in Beni , a data-driven approach to the online re-commerce market.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Experts have collaborated on a series of recommendations which calls on Government to take the initiative on finding solutions to the plastics problem. Speaking at the launch, Baroness Meacher said: “Plastics are an important resource that we cannot simply dispense with, but we must address the effects of plastic pollution.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Natural fibers take very little time to biodegrade relative to their synthetic counterparts, making them the more environmentally friendly textile choice.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Innovation. Procuring sustainably means evaluating your current products and practices in an innovative way. These brands are manufacturing their shoes from recycled and biodegradable materials and sourcing sustainably while still achieving the durability and comfort that shoe lovers expect.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life Plastic debris takes a brutal toll on marine animals.

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Clean Energy Trust

JULY 1, 2019

Credits from left: Loic Venance/AFP/Getty Images, Union of Concerned Scientists, Manuel Balce Ceneta/Associated Press, TechCrunch/Getty Images Clean Energy Trust’s cleantech roundup highlights interesting cleantech news and perspective, from policy changes to technology updates and investment news.

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Clean Energy Trust

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Ask a Climate Innovator?—?Haley Clean Energy Trust invested in MITO in 2020 when we realized the wide-ranging applications MITO’s technology could have in industries such as long-haul trucking, sporting goods, marine transportation, and additive manufacturing. learn more here Credit: MITO Material Solutions 1.

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Clean Energy Trust

JULY 22, 2020

Join us online on July 29 as we begin our virtual discovery of Midwest innovation. By spotlighting innovation in our region, we provide opportunities for connection and partnership. Co_Invest Cleantech [link] Then we brought you Co_Invest Cleantech , an annual celebration of Midwestern innovation. CLICK HERE to register.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

For years we’ve listened to environmentalists and conservationists talk about the need to reduce plastic waste. 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. More specifically, microplastic.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

From electronic displays made from fish scales to sanitary products made from banana fibers, these inspiring innovations can capture human imagination and evoke an aspirational future free of toxins and litter, amongst other environmental improvements. . But these materials do more than strike awe and inspiration.

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Sustainability Consulting

MARCH 11, 2021

Thanks to their work, companies of all sizes may be able invest in ocean sequestration. For example, Shopify invested in Running Tide, a company that will build kelp-growing platforms in ocean current systems. In a survey of 2,511 registered U.S.

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Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2023

What is the correct way to dispose of 'biodegradable' plastic bags? After all, consumer goods companies that know they will not get undercut by rivals making questionable environmental claims will have even more incentive to invest in and promote the next green innovation. And what even is 'carbon negative' beer?

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Eco friendly retail packaging solutions and innovation. 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.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Meanwhile, we could see biodegradable items or reusable items like wooden toothbrushes and metal drinking straws become commonplace. Both of these systems require investment to reach their potential. Long-term investments in these areas would pay off in the form of more pleasant and less polluted cities.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, choosing rideshare, selecting green certified accommodations, or using biodegradable travel products, is contributing in some small way to the bigger environmental cause. pounds (1 kilogram) of waste per night, and about 30% of that waste is made up of plastic. million pounds of plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Using innovative approaches to old problems, ecopreneurs are looking for ways to capitalize on the environmental problems that our world faces. Biodegradable, Reusable, and Eco-friendly Consumer Products. Living Ink creates biodegradable ink and printing solutions for the eco-conscious publisher and consumer.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The EU has unveiled sweeping new plans that could crack down on everything from mini shampoo bottles and disposable coffee cups to excess packaging and virgin plastics. After several years of pandemic-induced stalemate, could a major new front in the war on plastic waste be about to open up? And then, progress appeared to stall.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2021

VC investment in climate tech is growing five times faster than overall VC, with a $60 billion increase in funding over the last seven years. Women founders generate more than twice as much per dollar invested than their male counterparts, exit one year earlier, staff up with 2.5 economy to net-zero emissions by 2050. 47 — Bioplastics.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Larger offices with cafeterias should also consider making more significant investment in waste reduction through proactive policies and the use of systematic waste reduction systems like a biodigester. She is passionate about finding innovative methods to solving solid waste pollution with a focus on plastic and textile waste.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For instance, the shoe retailer Rothy’s manufactures footwear from ocean plastic waste. And minimalism breeds quality over quantity – rather than owning 5 pairs of trousers, an individual will make the financial investment to own one pair, designed to last a lifetime. Note plastics #1-#7 are curbside recyclable.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

From electronic displays made from fish scales to sanitary products made from banana fibers, these inspiring innovations can capture human imagination and evoke an aspirational future free of toxins and litter, amongst other environmental improvements. But these materials do more than strike awe and inspiration.

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Green Tech Challenge

MARCH 1, 2019

This article might come off as a darker note of the feel-good vibes of sustainable innovation - bear with me, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. On a lighter note, we have seen a lot of promising developments in the innovation of this industry. Writing this article, I made honesty a priority of mine.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 14, 2022

The complex contains a circuit board of pipes and steel tanks that cough out steam, flames and toxic substances as it creates the building blocks for plastic from natural gas liquids. Environmental Protection Agency who now leads the advocacy group Beyond Plastics and teaches at Bennington College. Credit: Judith Enck.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 25, 2021

Food retail responded with accelerated innovation in parts of the business including online shopping and grocery delivery , the check-out process and product offerings. But the industry has been notoriously slow to innovate in response to other sustainability trends that affect its business. still has not moved to do so.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Many schools including the schools on this list have demonstrated that they are both resourcefulness innovative in their efforts to achieve their sustainability objectives. This year, the group implemented a reverse osmosis system in a Thai community; it cleans drinking water and eliminates locals’ need for plastic bottles.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Our honorees for 2021 are intrepid startup founders, tenacious corporate innovators and determined public servants. Periods can be a taboo topic, but Camargo sees an opportunity for innovation. But what really got me interested in sustainability was back in investments," Collins recalls. . Electrified mobility. Deonna Anderson.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

SPEAKERS The list of speakers is composed of professionals in energy management and procurement from corporations and governments, as well as allied service providers, innovators, developers, financiers and utilities. Energy Procurement Fundamentals (Workshop): This session is designed to help you to develop foundational understanding of U.S.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Our honorees for 2021 are intrepid startup founders, tenacious corporate innovators and determined public servants. Periods can be a taboo topic, but Camargo sees an opportunity for innovation. “But what really got me interested in sustainability was back in investments,” Collins recalls. Electrified mobility.

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Business Green

AUGUST 28, 2020

Rita Schwarzeluehr-Sutter, parliamentary state secretary for environment, said the bonds were an important tool for mobilsing increased green investment. It also quit ConocoPhillips and Husky Energy over their investments in oil sands projects. Green federal bonds create a clear incentive," she said, in comments reported by Euractiv.

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