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Will the Future Be Zero Waste? What It Could Look Like in a Decade

The Environmental Blog

Meanwhile, we could see biodegradable items or reusable items like wooden toothbrushes and metal drinking straws become commonplace. A zero waste society will need to fully decarbonize its power grid to ensure that EVs are being charged by renewable energy. Electric vehicles will be everywhere, and be more sustainable. .

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25 Green Business Ideas for the Aspiring Ecopreneur

Green Business Bureau

Consumers need new options for less wasteful and less pollutive products, packaging, transportation, and energy. Wind power turbines and home battery systems might have a little more industry wiggle room. Biodegradable, Reusable, and Eco-friendly Consumer Products. Eco Friendly Distribution, Shipping and Packaging.

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The case for raising up women in climate tech

GreenBiz

Mango Materials has developed a technology that transforms methane into biodegradable plastic pellets that can be implemented in any supply chain and eventually decompose on their own. Jennifer Wagner, president, CarbonCure ( LinkedIn ) | Drawdown Solution No. 36 — Alternative Cement. Erin Rothman, founder and CEO, StormSensor ( LinkedIn ).

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

The Fundamentals of Circular Packaging (Workshop): An increase in consumer awareness, corporate engagement and regulatory action has led more companies to set ambitious goals to reduce and reimagine their use of plastics and packaging. How will this market unfold?