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Tannins: A possible answer to microplastic pollution?

Envirotec Magazine

Our filter, unlike plastic filters, does not contribute to further pollution as it uses renewable and biodegradable materials: tannic acids from plants, bark, wood and leaves, and wood sawdust—a forestry byproduct that is both widely available and renewable.” They found that their method (dubbed “bioCap”) trapped from 95.2 per cent to 99.9

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Launch the school year with 12 eco-friendly ideas

Greenability Magazine

If you need a new supply of washable face masks for kids attending in-person classes, there are several options for reusable cloth masks that are repurposed, organic or give back to the community. EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging. Photo: Ben Timney / CC.

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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

For the Organizers. Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer! You can use patterned wrapping paper and old cereal boxes to create a nifty file/magazine holder or a desk organizer. Picture collage made from old magazines. For the Entrepreneurs. For the Sweet Tooths.

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Busting waste and recycling myths

Envirotec Magazine

If your city has an organics program, the paper ones are recyclable and compostable, and the thermal ones aren’t. You need to remove the plastic tape from the packaging True With more and more of us defaulting to buying online rather than on the high street, much more packaging is moving through the system.

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Start the school year in eco-friendly style

Greenability Magazine

EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging. Groceries Apparel sells organic cotton, child-size face masks and donates masks to essential workers with each purchase. Select refillable or biodegradable pens and recycled pencils. Look for soy-based crayons.

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Environmentally friendly leather wins European circular economy startup award

Envirotec Magazine

The textile is seemingly produced without the use of toxins and is “organic and biodegradable.” Differently coloured trustmarks indicate whether products and/or packaging are free of plastics and microplastics or are made of recyclates.

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Try these vegan and gluten-free teas from Oteas

AGreenLiving

For those who enjoy a regular or even infrequent spot of tea should also pay attention to the quality of the product and the sustainability of the packaging. The company is committed to 100% plant-based packaging and provides 100% plastic-free, biodegradable, zero-waste quality tea. Oteas has you covered on both accounts.