Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Waste and sustainability, although a hot topic of discussion and concern, has moved even further up the political, economic and public agenda recently. For example, McDonald’s paper straws that are not recyclable , and biodegradable cups that require segregated collection and specific environments to be composted.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

New “bio” ropes made from biomaterials have the potential to replace conventional plastics of fossil origin in mussel and algae cultivation, say the groups behind their development, who claim sustainability advantages including up to 34% carbon footprint reduction compared to ropes made from conventional plastics.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) published statistics on 7 December detailing household waste collected across all local authorities during 2020, as well as waste landfilled and incinerated in Scotland in 2020. Household waste generated increased 0.3% Household waste generated increased 0.3%

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic debris resulting from the breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste. per cent of plastic particles in a column of water, depending on plastic type. per cent of plastic particles in a column of water, depending on plastic type. per cent to 99.9

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

It uses an innovative polymer, Hydropol, instead of conventional plastic. Furthermore, if unintentionally released into the natural environment, Hydropol – which is non-toxic and marine safe – will dissolve and subsequently biodegrade. It is already being used in products such as reusable, heat sealable paper mailing bags.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

As the kids get ready to head back to school, here are eight ways to start the year with sustainable and low-waste school supplies, clothes and lunches. Make plastic-free swaps When you are buying new items, look for plastic-free alternatives such as cardboard or canvas binders instead of standard plastic binders.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Increased awareness around issues of chemical persistence, including global plastic pollution and the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment has triggered numerous global policy initiatives.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Following an industry investigation, some waste plastics, which are found in certain categories of WEEE, have now been classified as containing POPs.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The firm’s winning idea is a gelatine-based alternative to conventional leather, which is made from low-value gelatine waste from the meat and leather industries, such as skin and bones. The textile is seemingly produced without the use of toxins and is “organic and biodegradable.”

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

All sorts of waste, both stemming from chemical manufacturing processes and from their often short-lived end products, have resulted in human health problems and environmental disasters at varying scales. This means that chemistry should not only focus on using renewable resources and reducing production waste.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Choose zero-waste. For a truly zero-waste option, you can purchase a potted tree to plant after the holidays – or rent a live tree. If you decide to cut down a tree, it’s still more sustainable than an artificial one because you’ve chosen both a renewable and biodegradable natural resource. Find a local, real tree.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Or is there a zero-waste option? Choose zero-waste. For a truly zero-waste option, you can purchase a potted tree to plant after the holidays – or rent a live tree. If you decide to cut down a tree, it’s still more sustainable than an artificial one because you’ve chosen both a renewable and biodegradable natural resource.

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Waste Waste Plastics Biodegradable 76

Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging. Choose cardboard or canvas binders that can be recycled, instead of standard plastic binders. Select refillable or biodegradable pens and recycled pencils. Look for soy-based crayons. Photo: Ben Timney / CC.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

This hard-to-reach 20% of emissions resides within sectors including agriculture, plastics, cement, and waste. To reach Net Zero, intersections between plastics, proteins and plants, three seemingly unconnected systems, may hold the key. ” Dr Mike Mason, another co-author, talks about the problems of plastics here.

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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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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Scribit Pen aims to help address the issue of plastic pollution , so each component making up this compostable marker is completely eco-friendly. In addition to its natural fiber cartridges, the main barrel of the marker is made of biodegradable plastic, and the non-toxic ink is so safe, you could eat it.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2020

EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging. Choose cardboard or canvas binders that can be recycled, instead of standard plastic binders. Select refillable or biodegradable pens and recycled pencils. Look for soy-based crayons. Photo: Ben Timney / CC.

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Recycling Recycling Plastics Biodegradable 81

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

A new range of biodegradable guards will help to reduce the environmental impact of planting new whips while improving landscape management, says the firm behind them. WhiptecBio tree and hedge guards are made from recycled material and are said to be 100% sustainable, biodegradable and compostable.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Real trees are both a renewable and biodegradable natural resource. In contrast, artificial Christmas trees are made primarily of metals and plastics, which are all non-renewable resources. The plastic material, typically polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a potential source of lead. appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2020

Where there's hope for speeding up business action on plastics. Its landmark report, "The New Plastics Economy," sounded the alarm in 2016 that if "business as usual" continues, by 2025 the ocean may hold more plastic than fish by weight. Only five years ago, few corporate leaders had plastic pollution on their official radar.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

A new report from advocacy group The Changing Markets Foundation appears to reveal how, behind a veil of nice-sounding initiatives and commitments to address the plastics crisis – the plastics industry, consumer brands and retailers have obstructed and undermined proven legislative solutions to the crisis for decades.

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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. To achieve this goal, they use bio-based plastic inside the cardboard box that houses the tea, so it is plastic-free. The box arrived and, as promised, packaging was entirely plastic-free.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

WRAP’s first International Grants competition, The International Circular Plastics Flagship Competition – developed and delivered in partnership with UKRI – has awarded funding of £1.2 million to six UK based innovators to work with international partners to tackle plastic related issues in India, Chile, South Africa and Kenya.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2022

Obtaining human waste samples from 50 healthy people and 52 people with IBD from different geographic regions of China, the team said they were able to demonstrate that the samples from IBD patients contained approximately 1.5 times more microplastic particles per gram than those from healthy subjects.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

If the average smoker discards just half of their unwanted cigarettes, that’s 3,600 butts a year, butts made of non-biodegradable cellulose acetate — a type of plastic. But cigarette butts do not degrade – and throwing them down the storm drain doesn’t solve the problem; it just moves it on for someone else to clean and sort out.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The campus community diverted nearly 70 percent of all waste this past school year (up from 56 percent the previous year), thanks to student-driven recycling audits. 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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