Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

RECYCLED PLASTIC. Recycled plastic used in construction offers a building material that has a lower carbon footprint and is stronger than brick, all while tackling our plastic waste problem ( 367 million metric tons produced globally in 2020). Arqlite , a member of the U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One of the biggest culprits of plastic and styrofoam pollution in the world is the packaging materials that companies use in shipping their products. There is a wave of new innovative eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging materials. Sustainable Packaging Materials. Sustainable Packaging: Customers Expect It.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

Household goods such as plastic food containers , non-stick cookware , and flame-retardant furniture often release harmful toxins into the air and can contaminate food, posing health risks to both adults and children. Look for certifications such as “organic,” “biodegradable,” and “non-toxic.”

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

Degradable / Biodegradable. If not, or if the item will ultimately pile up in a landfill, burn in an incinerator or be recycled, then avoid the term and its siblings, such as 'oxo-biodegradable'. Made with renewable materials. Do the materials grow themselves? Recycled content. Plastic neutral.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them. Consider packaging multiple foods together in the same container or choose packaging designs that require less material. Use less plastic, in all forms.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them. Consider packaging multiple foods together in the same container or choose packaging designs that require less material. Use less plastic, in all forms.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Food waste reduction programs can be organized into four steps: Conduct A Food Waste Audit. Implement the 4-R’s for Plastic Waste Reduction.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

A good business waste management system will address these 7 different types of waste across the entire organization. Manufacturing product material waste : Here our checklist looks to reduce waste generated during the manufacturing and the production of goods. Hazardous waste.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

Tip #1: Purchase durable goods and materials : Durable goods and materials are designed to last longer, to deliver utility over time rather than being completely consumed in one use. Tip #3: Choose materials that do not include toxins : Even materials that are biodegradable and recyclable can negatively impact the environment.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Rethink your approach by using items that can be re-purposed or are biodegradable. Consider also using DIY decorations from recycled materials or renting items that can be used again. Consideration of materials beforehand can greatly reduce the actual waste produced, so avoid disposables and single-use plastics.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 14, 2020

Just in time to celebrate National Forest Week from July 13 to July 19, fashion brand Solo New York is planting one tree per purchase for its line of affordable bags made from recycled plastic bottles. The first run of the company’s Re:cycled Collection recycled over 90,000 bottles, and this is just the beginning.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

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. Here are some useful tips: Simple and effective ways to manage food scraps and prevent ‘yuckiness’.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

Major organizations are creating guidelines and coalitions for sustainable fashion practices. The United Nations has launched the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion , which is an initiative of United Nations agencies and associate organizations committed to contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals within the fashion industry.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

House of Marley also offers a line of eco-friendly turntables and Bluetooth speakers built from natural bamboo and organic cork. Best of all, the company’s biodegradable products don’t sacrifice sound quality. Blow everyone’s minds by bringing a box of biodegradable straws made out of hay. Not into the headphone idea?

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Shop Cannabolish on Amazon Beeswax wraps Beeswax wraps have drawn a lot of attention in recent years as a helpful way to reduce plastic use. Grape plants at Tablas Creek are grown organically and biodynamically on land with a natural source of water from Tablas Creek. It’s zero-waste, biodegradable and handcrafted.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This is a good gift for thrifty, practical folks while saving the environment from plastic pollution. All Naturally Legit products are organic, made with plant ingredients and cold-pressed oil. Alabatis home goods For the organized grandparent who prizes superior home storage strategies, consider bags made by Alabatis.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Shop Steeped Coffee on Amazon Tastings Tea Choose from organic teas in English Breakfast, Mint Fusion or Earl Grey. Packaging includes 15 biodegradable sachets per container and there are discounts for higher quantity purchases. The lid is also made from recycled materials and is approved BPA-free. inches deep.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 12, 2020

Most sheet mask packaging contains a combination of aluminum and plastic, making it unrecyclable, so it ends up in the trash. The thin plastic sheet that often accompanies the mask follows close behind. You can also select 100% biodegradable masks. Then there is the post-consumer waste to consider. Images via Pexels and Pixabay.

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