Green Business Bureau

MARCH 24, 2022

This has led to a wave of innovative new eco-friendly alternatives from environmentally damaging packaging materials. From recyclable plastics to biodegradable containers, there’s seemingly no end to the options available for the environmentally conscious business. BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING PEANUTS. Similar U.S.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Egypt’s Cupmena is an agritech startup that transforms spent coffee grounds into superfoods for different types of mushrooms and organic soil fertilizers. The startup that doubles up as a waste management company was last year selected as one of the 21 startups to join the Sustainability MENA 2021 Accelerator Program.

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GreenTech Gazette

MARCH 1, 2023

Here are a few examples: Chemical recycling: Chemical recycling is a new technology that breaks down plastic waste into its basic building blocks, which can then be used to make new plastic products. This process can handle a wide range of waste types, including medical and hazardous waste.

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Greentown Labs

MAY 7, 2024

Progress during the program: Caravel Bio worked closely with Shell’s carbon capture and innovation teams to explore how its technology can lower carbon-capture costs for Shell and its customers. “The Go Make 2023 program was incredibly transformational for our company,” says Caravel Bio’s CEO Emily Weinberg.

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sixteen startups joined our community Q4 2023, working on innovations as diverse as low-emission steel production, hydrogen electrolyzers, and lightweight, flexible solar panels. We’re thrilled to support these groundbreaking climatetech startups—let us introduce you! based on thousands of sources.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Research from the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science has revealed that discarded concrete can be strengthened with the addition of wood waste. It is hoped that this groundbreaking new method will help make better use of old concrete and any waste plant or wood materials.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Waste management has led to an irreversible environmental crisis that is felt by wildlife, especially in the oceans. One organization, called Banana Leaf Technology, is helping to address the stark reality by proposing banana leaves as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic. Read more:Â .

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Perc is classified as being so dangerous to humans that it must be handled as hazardous waste, yet 90% of dry cleaners in the US use it. After the Dry cleaning process has taken place waste water/separator water is left over. Be released into the air, and contribute to smog and can react with other volatile organic carbon substances.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Further, purchasing from a supplier who offers products with eco-friendly packaging or no packaging at all reduces your waste stream. Buying locally-made, organic and sustainable food options are usually healthier and can make your employees feel better and be more productive. Innovation. Employee Engagement. Table of Contents

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We might be at a turning point, however, because a handful of forward-looking corporations, conservation organizations and startups recently have accelerated efforts to store carbon in marine systems. Thanks to their work, companies of all sizes soon may be able invest in ocean sequestration.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2021

They regularly use excess resources/wastes and byproducts, aiming to reduce use of plastics by replacing them in various products they create. Biohm is working to address several planetary challenges at once: the climate crisis, waste crisis and social injustice. Biohm Images via Biohm.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We might be at a turning point, however, because a handful of forward-looking corporations, conservation organizations and startups recently have accelerated efforts to store carbon in marine systems. Thanks to their work, companies of all sizes soon may be able invest in ocean sequestration.

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Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative Energy Monitor 370

Greentown Labs

JUNE 22, 2021

Twenty-six startups joined our community in Q2 2021, working on innovations as diverse as kinetic wave energy, soil carbon measurement, efficient wind turbine installation, and electric, uncrewed surface vehicles. REI is a C-corp in the business of converting waste into clean, sustainable energy. Agtech + water. Manufacturing.

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Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 106

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

However, the firm now intends to explore, invest and ramp up carbon capture and use technologies that will eliminate the need for fresh carbon feedstocks and instead allow it to tap recycled carbon already on or above ground, for example, through captured carbon dioxide or carbon captured from waste materials. Innovation. Bio Economy.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Perc is classified as being so dangerous to humans that it must be handled as hazardous waste, yet 90% of dry cleaners in the US use it. After the Dry cleaning process has taken place waste water/separator water is left over. Be released into the air, and contribute to smog and can react with other volatile organic carbon substances.

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Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor 78

Business Green

JULY 25, 2021

Brands have a powerful field of influence on sustainability, and digital packaging innovation offers a chance to lead by example, according to Jose 'Pepe' Gorbea from HP Graphic Arts. The challenge is one primarily of production and waste. Digital at the forefront of delivering sustainable innovation.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

There is a wave of new innovative eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging materials. From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs. It is biodegradable and recyclable, and can often be used for renewable energy.

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Biodegradable Packaging Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability 146

Greentown Labs

OCTOBER 11, 2023

converts organic waste into high-performance, insulating, greaseproof, and biodegradable packaging materials. These startup-corporate partnerships programs challenge the status quo within each key greenhouse-gas sector as they accelerate partnerships between industry giants and innovators. Corumat (Yakima, Wash.

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Startups Incubators Incubators North America 57

Unsustainable

JUNE 17, 2020

It’s incredibly versatile, strong, sustainably grown, and biodegradable. Normally, the stems and leaves become unproductive waste with over 1 billion kilograms thrown out year. Both countries have embraced utilizing the entire plant, especially at organic and sustainable farms. There are several ecological advantages it Piñatex.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Technological innovation is here to stay. With it comes the struggle to control e-waste and its assault on the environment. Related: Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products With a strong background in the industry and a quick $2.5

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months. With limited global composting infrastructure, the likelihood that a theoretically biodegradable bottle will be composted in practice is low. ” Respectfully, I’m calling it B.S.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 15, 2021

“Sustainability is our north star,” said KADA, a clothing company leading the charge in corporate responsibility and change within the notoriously wasteful fashion industry. KADA is a Boston-based company, and every decision it makes revolves around waste reduction.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 3, 2019

In addition to plastic waste, 30 to 40% of carbon emissions from cars, buses, airplanes, and manufacturing plants are absorbed by the ocean, causing chemical imbalance in sea water i.e. Ocean Acidification. This calls for consumer behaviour change, impact innovation in the business sector, policy change and law enforcement by governments.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 16, 2021

For instance, their business cards are made from recycled and biodegradable seed paper. Rather than ending up as useless waste in the landfill, these plantable cards degrade in soil and grow into herbs and flowering plants, making this a big win for bees and other pollinators.

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Health Biotechnology Sustainability Biodegradable 97

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Oxford English Dictionary defines greenwashing as follows: “Disinformation disseminated by an organization, etc. so as to present an environmentally responsible public image; a public image of environmental responsibility promulgated by or for an organization, etc., USDA Organic. Corporate greenwash is on the rise.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

For that reason, many companies, such as MarinaTex, are constantly innovating to find original alternatives to plastic. The MarinaTex Plastic is made from red algae and organic waste coming from the fishing industry. This will allow people to see through this biodegradable bioplastic before they buy the product.

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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. Food for thought? Take WAVE for example.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The company is committed to 100% plant-based packaging and provides 100% plastic-free, biodegradable, zero-waste quality tea. These bags, along with the tea bags and tags, are certified biodegradable and household compostable. Oteas earned Clean Eating Magazine’s Clean Choice Award for Innovation in Sustainable Beverages.

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Sustainability Consulting

MARCH 11, 2021

However, a handful of forward-looking corporations, conservation organizations and startups recently have accelerated efforts to store carbon in marine systems. The platforms will be kept afloat by buoys designed to biodegrade once they reach the deep ocean, at which point the kelp will fall to the ocean floor, taking its carbon with it.

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Aviation Carbon-neutral Climate change Sea level rise 59

Rinexii

JUNE 18, 2021

If you are working towards becoming zero waste or care about the environment, you probably spend an exorbitant amount of time researching companies. The organizations and individuals who can get behind this have support here. Even now, I’m not 100% certain. Creating a company is always a ride with ups and downs.

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Grist

MARCH 13, 2024

Laundry alone may account for about a third of the microplastics released into the ocean each year — and some innovations and regulations have emerged to reduce the transfer of microplastics from our washing machines to our water systems. The company also sees reducing food waste as part of its mission.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 10, 2020

Italian firm Mario Cucinella Architects has designed an innovative, 3D-printed home inspired by potter wasps’ nests. The natural material is also affordable and enables a zero-waste construction process. Mario Cucinella Architects Via TreeHugger Images via Mario Cucinella Architects.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Even better, linen is completely biodegradable. Give grandpa one of 13 color options, all manufactured using an innovative fabric made entirely from plastic bottles. Organic handmade pasta Even if you haven’t mastered the art of making handmade pasta yourself, you can give the gift of organic food.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

As PFAS show no sign of biodegradation at all, they have been described as “forever chemicals”, enduring permanently in the environment1. Foam fractionation is an innovative approach to the selective removal of PFAS from aqueous wastes as a concentrated foam. Some of these are listed in the image caption, opposite.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Oxford English Dictionary defines greenwashing as follows: “Disinformation disseminated by an organization, etc. so as to present an environmentally responsible public image; a public image of environmental responsibility promulgated by or for an organization, etc., USDA Organic. Corporate greenwash is on the rise.

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Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 10, 2023

Rubi endeavors to repurpose CO2 emitted from manufacturing and convert the waste stream back into commodity inputs, all while avoiding the green premium. The end product today is biodegradable, and what we're making is identical. Do they come directly from living organisms? So you get a lot of waste.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Do you think addressing food waste in the office is too much of a bother? Doesn’t most waste happen in our households, restaurants and other food institutions? Reports show that most of America’s food waste comes from consumers – of which 60% makes up the workforce. How to Prevent Food Waste in the Workplace.

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