Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Biodegradable straws are one of the alternatives available that fit these criteria. Biodegradable materials such as paper, on the other hand, can break down in a matter of months – or even weeks. In this article, we want to share some of the real environmental benefits that biodegradable straws promise.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 13, 2021

Related: Cut plastic from your home and inspire your family to live plastic-free Co-founder Shiv Misra points out that despite the zeitgeist surrounding sustainable actions, many companies focus solely on the recyclable aspect of packaging. This isn’t Misra’s first foray into the food, household and beauty realm.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

Biodegradable vs compostable: Addressing the confusion. Biodegradable vs compostable: Which material would you choose ? To tackle our global waste crisis, leaders in sustainable business are seeking materials that don’t reside in the environment but break down to cause no further harm to nature. Organic definition.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability turned that familiar scene on its head at our recent event, the 2nd Annual WCS Talks. A sustainable venue for WCS Talks. Here’s a cool one: Molly Morse of Mango Materials shared how her company uses methane gas to make biodegradable plastic. Google’s “unsung hero?”

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

The question is, how can your business promote sustainable waste management, and achieve zero waste ? By following the tips given in this checklist, you can institute an effective and sustainable waste management program. Following this checklist will help you identify areas that can be improved for greater business sustainability.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

Food waste is a global issue, releasing toxic ammonia-filled leachate and planet-warming methane into the environment. Food waste reduction programs can be organized into four steps: Conduct A Food Waste Audit. Luz Andrea Ramirez is a Global Sustainability graduate student at University of South Florida.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 1, 2020

Wherever you are on your sustainable living journey, we’ve got some ideas for how to lower your carbon footprint and enhance your sense of commitment to the planet. Look at the packaging when you make a purchase, and support companies that ship in recyclable or biodegradable containers. Maybe next year, you can halve it again.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Food is the number one component taking up space in US landfills and it produces methane, a more potent greenhouse gas. Just as you have blue bins for recyclable materials, brown bins are meant only for organic materials. Composting converts organic waste into soil carbon, averting landfill methane emissions in the process.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Use the links below to navigate this guide: The need for sustainable packaging: Giving perspective to our waste crisis. Consumers seek sustainable packaging solutions.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2021

Mango Materials has developed a technology that transforms methane into biodegradable plastic pellets that can be implemented in any supply chain and eventually decompose on their own. Jennifer Wagner, president, CarbonCure ( LinkedIn ) | Drawdown Solution No. 36 — Alternative Cement. 3 — Reduce Food Waste. 4 — Plant-Rich Diet.

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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. Sustainability has become de rigeur in academia, explained Katie O'Reilly, Sierra's adventure and lifestyle editor.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 14, 2022

Rather than transforming the fossilized remains of organisms into gasoline and other motor fuels, the Texas plant breaks apart the molecular structure of oil, through a process called cracking, which turns it into the primary ingredient for car seats, single-use plastic bags, plastic coffee cups and much more. Credit: Julie Dermansky.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

It will specifically explore systemic solutions to the climate crisis focusing on clean energy, electrified, transportation, the circular economy, carbon removal and sustainable food systems. Momentum is building as businesses and governments transform their organizations to be more efficient and resilient. 400+ sessions.

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