Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as promising as chemical recycling and next-generation plastics may sound, experts also say some of the most realistic solutions to plastic pollution involve eliminating it from packaging as much as possible. Should packaging all be the same color of plastic to avoid dye-based contamination in recycling processes?

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

How it all started The concept is simple, really — develop and use products made from recycled materials to divert waste from the landfill , be transparent as a business and give customers an easy way to support those efforts with eco-friendly products they use every day.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 26, 2020

Mexico City-based NOS has come out with a design to address one of the many causes of plastic pollution that consumers tend to overlook: toothbrushes. The company’s Everloop toothbrush combines a reusable, recycled plastic handle with replaceable bristles made from compostable bamboo. The disposed bamboo bristles are 100% compostable.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Considering that most ski wax is made out of petroleum, this means that pollution during the ski months increases substantially for these water systems. The MountainFLOW packaging is also made from 100 percent recycled materials and is completely biodegradable. MountainFLOW Images via MountainFLOW.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

However, what lies beneath the appealing packaging is often a cocktail of chemicals that can have adverse effects on our health. These chemicals have been linked to skin allergies, endocrine disruption, and water pollution when they wash down the drain. Seek out these labels as a guide for making safer choices.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Through an environmentally friendly process, the plastic bottles are finely shredded and re-spun into durable and lightweight recycled PET polyester yarn. According to Solo New York, this recycled material reduces energy use by 50%, water use by 20% and air pollution by 60%.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Through an environmentally friendly process, the plastic bottles are finely shredded and re-spun into durable and lightweight recycled PET polyester yarn. According to Solo New York, this recycled material reduces energy use by 50%, water use by 20% and air pollution by 60%.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

To use a green certification or seal of approval on marketing or packaging, make it clear if your company is materially connected with the group behind it, such as receiving funds from it. Degradable / Biodegradable. Will the product and its package break down completely and 'return to nature' within a year?

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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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Ecotech

AUGUST 5, 2019

of all packaging waste produced from 1994 to 2012 ended up in landfills. With the rise of the publics’ awareness of various environmental issues, many companies have started to opt for eco-friendly packaging as they recognize the importance of sustainability and minimizing their environmental impact. It’s Better For Environment.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The EU has unveiled sweeping new plans that could crack down on everything from mini shampoo bottles and disposable coffee cups to excess packaging and virgin plastics. It warns that without action the EU would see a further 19 per cent increase in packaging waste by 2030, including a 46 per cent increase in plastic packaging waste.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. Comparatively, poor waste management contributes to air pollution, exacerbates climate change, contaminates ecological habitats, and is harmful to wildlife and human health.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2021

Landfill pollution – Plastic shrink-wrap, bottles, packaging and materials are not being properly recycled and disposed of. Water pollution – Garbage, wood waste, fuels and other non-biodegradable products are being dumped into waterways for convenience polluting our water systems and oceans.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 14, 2020

The process uses 50% less energy and 20% less water and creates 60% less air pollution than traditional fiber manufacturing, according to Solo New York. The main bodies of the Re:cycled Collection bags are made up of the re-spun plastic yarn; the tags, strings and stuffing are made entirely from other biodegradable and recycled materials.

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Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

A sweeping strategy to boost reuse, repair, and recycling across a multitude of consumer products has been unveiled by the European Commission this week, with stricter rules planned for food, plastics, textiles, construction, and electronics in a bid to cut down on waste and pollution.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Explore ideas that will take into consideration effective packaging, smart servicing and records of past events. Just as you have blue bins for recyclable materials, brown bins are meant only for organic materials. A solution is to include the goal to reduce food waste while planning the food menu. Get a brown bin.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

It is also a source of 20% of industrial water pollution from textile dyeing and treatment. . Developing countries serve as an excellent host for toxic, fast fashion factories due to cheap labor, tax breaks, and lenient pollution, operation, and labor regulations. . Use eco-friendly packaging. Societal Impact.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 12, 2020

Without oversight, mines can destroy animal habitats and cause extensive water pollution. Plus, transport around the world further contributes to pollution and resource consumption. Most sheet mask packaging contains a combination of aluminum and plastic, making it unrecyclable, so it ends up in the trash.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Shop Beeswax Wraps on Amazon Alternative Apparel The alternative to fast fashion that pollutes the environment and consumes resources is Alternative Apparel, an eco-conscious label dedicated to the creation of casual clothing made from natural and recycled materials. Plus, manufacturing pollution harms the water and air.

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