Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

PragmatIC says its technology could allow a low-cost inlay (tag) to be incorporated in packaging, allowing consumers to access information about product usage, food storage, cooking instructions and local recycling. But, if we focus solely on packaging waste, we ignore the fact that it’s only part of the story.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

The new paper packet was developed in partnership with Evopak, a manufacturer of sustainable paper based flexible packaging. It uses an innovative polymer, Hydropol, instead of conventional plastic. Consumers can dispose of the new crisp packet in their normal kerbside recycling collection along with their other paper recyclable items.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. The waterproof packaging uses a type of corn protein called zein, plus starch and other natural compounds. The packaging releases natural antimicrobial compounds that can kill common fungi and bacteria such as E.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In an effort to help reduce food packaging waste, non-alcoholic spirit company Seedlip is introducing a Mycelium Gift Pack wrapped in biodegradable mushroom packaging. Mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, creates a durable and sustainable packaging alternative for the upcoming holiday season.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Carbon impact of waste down 1.1 Less than 1 million tonnes of household waste sent to landfill for the first time. Plastic and glass recycling increase, paper and cardboard continues downward trend. tonnes of waste per person in 2019. tonnes of waste per person in 2019. tonnes of waste per person in 2019, with 0.20

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic debris resulting from the breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste. per cent of plastic particles in a column of water, depending on plastic type. per cent of plastic particles in a column of water, depending on plastic type. per cent to 99.9

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Every day you hear the horrifying facts about how climate change and waste is affecting our planer. Sandwich and snack bags are great because they eliminate the need for disposable plastic bags, which would just end up dumped in landfills or the ocean. If you want to be eco-friendly, you should never use plastic utensils!

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Business Green

JULY 27, 2022

Unilever has unveiled its "most sustainable laundry capsule yet", which it claims uses zero plastic packaging and can also help consumers cut down on energy and emissions when using their washing machines. The new proprietary formulation and child-proof cardboard packaging is the work of so many people.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Increased awareness around issues of chemical persistence, including global plastic pollution and the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment has triggered numerous global policy initiatives.

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GreenBiz

MAY 24, 2021

Energy and materials elegantly flow through ecosystems, efficiently cycling back into new forms without waste or stagnation. A circular economy is so much more than recycling or reusing waste streams, which is a reductionist understanding of what nature does. Design & Packaging. New Iridium. Pull Quote. Circular Economy.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Embrace Vintage and Antique Furniture One of the more effective ways for you to reduce the amount of waste you produce and promote sustainability in home decor is by embracing vintage and antique furniture. Avoid Plastics in Your Home’s Decor Plastic has become one of the biggest environmental challenges we face today.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

Is Your Business Using the Right Packing Tape for Packages? The green movement is here and we’re eliminating plastic bags and straws as part of that. It’s time to eliminate plastic packing tape as well. This article digs deep into eco-friendly options for packing tape that are reliable and secure for shipping packages.

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Business Green

APRIL 21, 2020

Wild claims that its new deodorant line, which comes in a range of scents including coconut, rose, mint, and orange, is the first to be both 100 per cent compostable and biodegradable. It is time for natural and sustainable products to break out of the niche stereotypes of plain rustic packaging and sterile copy," Ward added. "We

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Plastic pet toys, plastic poop bags, and pet waste all have an adverse effect on the environment. From using eco-friendly pet products to handling dog and cat waste responsibly, practicing low-impact pet ownership is essential. Look for pet food brands that use sustainable sourcing and packaging.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

No wet wipes, pet wipes, cleaning wipes or tissues sold in Tesco stores will contain plastic by the end of 2022, the firm has said. We have worked hard to remove plastic from our wipes as we know how long they take to break down," said Tesco's quality director Sarah Bradbury. billion pieces of plastic, since 2019.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The firm’s winning idea is a gelatine-based alternative to conventional leather, which is made from low-value gelatine waste from the meat and leather industries, such as skin and bones. The textile is seemingly produced without the use of toxins and is “organic and biodegradable.”

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AGreenLiving

JULY 24, 2020

New research by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ has found that the plastic flow into the oceans could triple by 2040 without immediate action. According to the researchers, the methods currently used to deal with plastic pollution are less effective unless they are consolidated and accompanied by new technology and more research.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 24, 2020

New research by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ has found that the plastic flow into the oceans could triple by 2040 without immediate action. According to the researchers, the methods currently used to deal with plastic pollution are less effective unless they are consolidated and accompanied by new technology and more research.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

As the kids get ready to head back to school, here are eight ways to start the year with sustainable and low-waste school supplies, clothes and lunches. Make plastic-free swaps When you are buying new items, look for plastic-free alternatives such as cardboard or canvas binders instead of standard plastic binders.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Natural fibers take very little time to biodegrade relative to their synthetic counterparts, making them the more environmentally friendly textile choice. Tip #2: Reduce textile waste.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Plastic pollution negatively impacts the health of our planet. Waste management has led to an irreversible environmental crisis that is felt by wildlife, especially in the oceans. Technology uses banana leaves as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic. Read more:Â .

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

The good news is that new technologies and methods have come about making it possible for the manufacturing industry to reduce its environmental footprint through energy conservation , alternative packaging, and smarter storage and organization (amongst other solutions). Tip #3: Use alternative and sustainable packaging solutions.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. Improving data center energy efficiency helps cut down on energy waste, supports cyber security and avoids technical failures, thus creating financial savings and aiding the planet.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

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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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Here are some examples: Distributing eco-friendly handouts using biodegradable alternatives without using plastics. Waste like toxic materials, and not recyclable wastes. Green Logistics : Avoid hard-to-open and wasteful packaging materials, like wire ties, air-bubble wrap, and plastic clamshell casings.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Sustainable Packaging. Most big-name detergent and cleaning solution companies use unsustainable practices not just during their manufacturing process, but during their packaging process as well. All of our spray bottles are made of 100% recycled plastic, obtained from Dutch supermarkets. Less Antibacterials.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Perc is classified as being so dangerous to humans that it must be handled as hazardous waste, yet 90% of dry cleaners in the US use it. After the Dry cleaning process has taken place waste water/separator water is left over. Another benefit to wet cleaning is it does not produce any toxic waste. . Plastic and hangers .

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Business Green

JULY 16, 2021

UK recycling levels remain stuck in the slow lane, with the latest official government statistics released today confirming the recycling rate for waste collected from households across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland stood at 46.2 Meanwhile the enormous waste mountain continues to grow.". per cent, and Scotland on 44.9

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021. For companies with sustainable packaging goals, 2025 is fast approaching. That’s the year when many have pledged to become zero waste, or to use 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging. Meg Wilcox. Mon, 01/04/2021 - 01:15. Media Source. Courtesy of.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Sustainable Packaging: Customers Expect It. One of the biggest culprits of plastic and styrofoam pollution in the world is the packaging materials that companies use in shipping their products. Businesses need to become more sustainable and shift to more eco friendly packaging. Sustainable Packaging Materials.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 31, 2020

From plastic packaging to chemical ingredients, they may help skin but put a heavy burden on the planet. Haeckels has developed a zero-waste option that solves both the waste issue and those under-eye bags. Environmentally speaking, this process confronts several issues within the skincare industry, including waste.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

We know you’re conscientious about water consumption by turning off the faucet while you brush, but there’s that seldom-discussed issue of toothbrush waste, mostly plastic , that equates to around 1,000,000,000 toothbrushes heading to the landfill annually, and that’s just in the United States. Shipments are expected for April 2020.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

There are no ‘silver bullet’ solutions to plastics Lauren Phipps Mon, 12/07/2020 – 01:30 Every so often, a corporate announcement gets under my skin. The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

With it comes the struggle to control e-waste and its assault on the environment. Related: Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products With a strong background in the industry and a quick $2.5 CEO Ross Howe summarized the vision by saying, “Our oceans are drowning in plastic.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 13, 2021

The plastic problem is well documented around the globe, from the petroleum needed to produce it to the fact that every piece of plastic ever manufactured is still on the planet in some form — and will be for generations. On a mission to eliminate plastic from kitchen and bathroom products, the recently launched U.K.-based

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Perc is classified as being so dangerous to humans that it must be handled as hazardous waste, yet 90% of dry cleaners in the US use it. After the Dry cleaning process has taken place waste water/separator water is left over. Another benefit to wet cleaning is it does not produce any toxic waste. . Waste Management.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Experts have collaborated on a series of recommendations which calls on Government to take the initiative on finding solutions to the plastics problem. Speaking at the launch, Baroness Meacher said: “Plastics are an important resource that we cannot simply dispense with, but we must address the effects of plastic pollution.

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