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Industry first claimed for “fully recyclable crisp packet”

Envirotec Magazine

The new paper packet was developed in partnership with Evopak, a manufacturer of sustainable paper based flexible packaging. It uses an innovative polymer, Hydropol, instead of conventional plastic. It does not break down into harmful microplastics, so it still has a safe end-of-life even if it is not disposed of as intended.

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Ocean Conservation: Microplastics in the Food Chain

Green Tech Challenge

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. Since plastic is not biodegradable, it does not decompose; but remains in the ecosystem for decades. How do Microplastics come about?

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Discover Bruvi, a single-serve coffee machine with biodegradable pods

AGreenLiving

Related: Startup creates compostable, single-serve coffee bags for your busy mornings Bruvi is also an innovative product meant to cater to all types of caffeine-lovers. They are not only 100% recyclable, but they are also designed to break down without leaving microplastics behind in a landfill environment.

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What Is A Green Procurement Policy?

Green Business Bureau

Further, purchasing from a supplier who offers products with eco-friendly packaging or no packaging at all reduces your waste stream. Innovation. Procuring sustainably means evaluating your current products and practices in an innovative way. Source locally from credible and certified businesses.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation.

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Packaging developer Choose toasts 'world's first' biodegradable paper bottle

Business Green

The fully biodegradable and compostable packaging innovation has been developed in Edinburgh with support from Innovate UK and Sky Ocean Ventures. It said the new packaging would be used for a range of household products including sanitiser, hand soap and washing-up liquid.