Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. It’s because they need specific manmade conditions to biodegrade, and many degrade into microplastics, which contaminate our oceans and food chain for centuries”.
The Environmental Blog
MARCH 19, 2020
Zara, for instance, is one of the biggest fashion retailers in the world. The microplastics in clothes are non-biodegradable and pollute the water. These will have an easier time biodegrading. People buy more clothes, get rid of them faster and look for the cheapest options. This dynamic is a cycle.
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Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 8, 2023
Dr Rosa Busquets is Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry and Forensics at Kingston University What are microplastics, why are they such a problem and what can be done to reduce the pollution they cause? From studies involving organisms, we know that microplastics can cause inflammation, which is a common step in many diseases.
Green Business Bureau
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Your local reclaimed lumber dealer or architectural salvage retailer is your best option as it supports the local economy, requires fewer miles to transport the lumber to your building site and it allows you to have a look at the lumber in person and know exactly the quality you’re getting. BIO-BASED AND RECYCLED INSULATION.
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 7, 2022
is aiding the world in the fight against single-use plastic waste by offering a variety of biodegradable organic bamboo products for personal use, homes and businesses. If that is not possible, choose biodegradable products that minimize the externalities to our environment. EcoLuxe Products Inc.
AGreenLiving
MAY 15, 2020
While countries around the world are beginning to take a stand against single-use items and plastics in grocery stores, restaurants and retail chains, there are still measures that consumers can take within their very own households. Scientists are predicting that by the year 2050, the ocean may have more plastic than fish.
Green Business Bureau
MARCH 16, 2021
To uphold their aesthetic standards, many retailers will not accept foods that are dented, bumpy or bruised. Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials.
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