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Turns out you can use kombucha to make eco-friendly thread

TechCrunch: Climate

But here at 4YFN in MWC we got chatting to Laura Freixas about her PhD research project that’s using a base of the fermented hipster tea to “upcycleorganic waste into filaments. Once processed these biodegradable threads can be knitted […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing

AGreenLiving

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” The banana silk is made from a byproduct of agriculture waste; discarded banana stems are harvested to make way for new tree growth and then upcycled into this sustainable silk alternative.

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Latest and Greatest Recycling Technologies

GreenTech Gazette

Biological recycling: Biological recycling, also known as biorecycling or biodegradation, is a process that uses microorganisms to break down organic waste into compost or biogas. Upcycling: Upcycling is a process that transforms waste materials into new, higher-value products.

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Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing

AGreenLiving

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” The banana silk is made from a byproduct of agriculture waste; discarded banana stems are harvested to make way for new tree growth and then upcycled into this sustainable silk alternative.

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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

For the Organizers. Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer! You can use patterned wrapping paper and old cereal boxes to create a nifty file/magazine holder or a desk organizer. For the Entrepreneurs. For the Ones Who Have Everything.

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Green Your Workplace With These Eco-Friendly Office Products and Supplies

Green Business Bureau

As a green certified business committed to sustainability, Greenerprinter uses only the lowest VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) inks and works to minimize the release of VOCs into the atmosphere. It’s best to research a local collection facility that accepts biodegradable and compostable items.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Its biodegradability, durability and high capacity for storing carbon makes hemp a promising green building material. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, develops and implements credible methods for rating the radiative properties of roofing and exterior wall products. INTERIOR PAINT. in one hour.