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How Big a Difference Can Biodegradable Straws Make to the Environment?

Green Business Bureau

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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Comment: Agriculture and pharma key to solving micropollutants problem

Envirotec Magazine

As the phrase ‘forever chemicals’ enters the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time in 2024, and these fluorinated substances expand the list of micropollutants, it might be time for a change in the way these persistent environmental pollutants are tackled. Some use technologies like ozone oxidation, and membrane filtration.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Due to extensive land, water and resource requirements and the resulting emissions and pollutants, meat and dairy products easily take the cake for foods with the largest carbon footprints. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. It’s a win-win situation.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Due to extensive land, water and resource requirements and the resulting emissions and pollutants, meat and dairy products easily take the cake for foods with the largest carbon footprints. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. It’s a win-win situation.

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