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.

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Fashion Sustainability Biodegradable Packaging 148

Business Green

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The ban, which comes into force from 14 March, covers branded wet wipes as well as other forms of moist toilet tissue and general cleaning wipes, and follows the retailer's 2020 decision to switch to plastic-free, biodegradable viscose material for its own-brand wet wipes. Tesco is not the first retailer to clamp down on wet wipes.

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Plastics Retail Biodegradable Packaging 49

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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Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 148

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

Bic has partnered with TerraCycle, however, to offer a Stationary Recycling Program that accepts all brands of empty writing instruments, glue sticks, and flexible packaging. If buying locally is not an option, then Thrive Market is a membership-based organic grocery retailer with an affordable price promise, diet personalization (i.e.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

You need to remove the plastic tape from the packaging True With more and more of us defaulting to buying online rather than on the high street, much more packaging is moving through the system. The producer will have made a financial contribution towards the recovery and recycling of packaging in Europe.

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Recycling Recycling Waste Waste 162

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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Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 133

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Retail business sustainability. Using these trends we then present retail sustainability initiatives that will help you kickstart your organization’s sustainability program. What is retail sustainability? To operate indefinitely, a retail brand must meet environmental, social, and economic demands.

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Retail Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Business Green

MARCH 2, 2020

For example, the common rhetoric surrounding compostable packaging made from PLA (Polylactic Acid - a material made from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane) is that this material is a viable solution because it is plastic-free. There is a tremendous need for retailers to encourage behaviour change and material innovation.

Plastics 41

Plastics Biodegradable Recycling Recycling 41

Business Green

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The company said it would also reduce the amount of plastic packaging on cards and decorations and pledged to introduce a wide-range of plastic-free felt, hessian, and wooden Christmas decorations.

Plastics 44

Plastics Biodegradable Retail Packaging 44

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Turning mycelium into packaging that’s 'compatible with the planet'. The company’s first technology, MycoComposite, precipitated the subsidiary Mushroom Packaging , which I discussed with Ecovative’s business development lead, Meghan Olson. Turning algae into straws that are 'designed to disappear'.

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Technology Building Energy Monitoring Packaging Carbon-negative 545

Business Green

AUGUST 24, 2020

The government's proposals for a sweeping new plastics tax were placed under renewed scrutiny last week, with companies working to develop sustainable packaging alternatives warning that the tax risked penalising their efforts to stem the rising tide of plastic pollution.

Plastics 99

Plastics Packaging Biodegradable Recycling 99

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Eco friendly retail packaging guide. In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer.

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Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Its packaging is even derived from 100 percent reusable, recyclable or biodegradable materials. From there, eco-kids evolved into a comprehensive art supplies shop that sells wholesale on its website and retail on Amazon.

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Sustainability Biodegradable Recycling Recycling 36

Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2023

What is the correct way to dispose of 'biodegradable' plastic bags? Specifically, it highlighted "concerning practices" such as the use of "vague and broad eco-statements, for example packaging or marketing a product as 'sustainable' or 'better for the environment' with no evidence". And what even is 'carbon negative' beer?

Law 36

Law Recycling Recycling Retail 36

Business Green

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The ASA, which is independent of government and funded by the advertising industry, said it would be sharing the findings with Ministers, arguing they should support the CMA's recommendations earlier this year for the government to develop statutory definitions for key climate terms used on product packaging and marketing material.

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Carbon-neutral Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 36

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Partnership with reusable packaging company CLUBZERO aims to tackle plastic pollution from food delivery sector. Just Eat has announced it is to trial reusable packaging across six of its takeaway providers in London over a three-month period, as the leading food delivery app looks to ramp up its waste reduction efforts.

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Packaging Plastics Biodegradable Pollution 68

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2022

is aiding the world in the fight against single-use plastic waste by offering a variety of biodegradable organic bamboo products for personal use, homes and businesses. As an FSC certified business, EcoLuxe only deals with FSC certified supplies for packaging and many of the products found in their curated eco gift box collection.

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Plastics Waste Waste Sustainability 148

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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Packaging Waste Waste Plastics 44

EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Decarbonizing packaging Since the 1950s, the world has produced over 9 billion tons (bt) of plastics. Of these plastics, around 36% are used in packaging. Novamont is an Italian company B Corp certified leader in the production of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics from renewable resources.

Packaging 44

Packaging Carbon-neutral Plastics Recycling 44

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

Biodegradable vs compostable: Addressing the confusion. Biodegradable vs compostable: Which material would you choose ? As the bio-based industry grows, we’re witnessing an increasing number of biodegradable and compostable claims. As such, this Green Business Bureau article defines biodegradable and compostable.

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Biodegradable Plastics Organic Waste 147

AGreenLiving

MARCH 25, 2021

Compelled to action: 5 sustainability trends impacting food retail Heather Putnam Thu, 03/25/2021 – 01:30 Authors’ note: Ratio Institute taps Presidio Graduate School ’s students and alumni for sustainability research in the food industry. They also have the most potential to drive changes for a more sustainable future.

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Retail Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Waste 28

EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

But it’s not just the shipping or the packaging that’s wreaking havoc on the planet. Even if a product arrives at your doorstep from an electric-powered delivery van, and is wrapped in biodegradable packaging, there’s no guarantee that the product itself is safe for the planet and for human health. It’s time they take it.

Health 57

Health Retail Packaging Biodegradable 57

Business Green

JUNE 21, 2021

We want to help our customers live their lives with less plastic," said Natasha Cook, packaging manager at Morrisons. Morrisons has committed to halving its own-brand primary plastic packaging by 2025 and claims to have removed 9,000 tonnes of unnecessary or problematic plastic over the last 12 months alone.

Plastics 101

Plastics Biodegradable Packaging Retail 101

Business Green

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The company said it would also reduce the amount of plastic packaging on cards and decorations and pledged to introduce a wide-range of plastic-free felt, hessian, and wooden Christmas decorations.

Plastics 93

Plastics Biodegradable Packaging Recycling 93

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2022

A choice experiment was designed whereby consumers could opt between conventional coffee and coffee with four sustainable attributes listed on the packaging: Organic, pesticide-free, shade-grown, and Bird Friendly certified coffee. Examples include cornstarch (the new polystyrene) and mushroom packaging. for a greener product.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Biodegradable Packaging Plastics 78

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The products can now be found in over 40 retail stores in Canada, and the website offers worldwide shipping. Approximately 98% of Siempre Eco’s packaging is recyclable, reusable or biodegradable. The company is also in discussions with a massive North American retailer to bring the product range to over 400 stores.

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Sustainability Ethics Packaging Recycling 36

Business Green

APRIL 14, 2022

The retailer is currently trialling more environmental fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Switching the oil-based plastic sealing on tea bags to biodegradable alternatives, would remove approximately 1.4

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Electricity Plastics Carbon-neutral Biodegradable 96

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, choosing rideshare, selecting green certified accommodations, or using biodegradable travel products, is contributing in some small way to the bigger environmental cause. Here are 6 ways to make business travel more sustainable. million pounds of plastic.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Plastics Waste Waste 78

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Turning mycelium into packaging that’s ‘compatible with the planet’ Founded in 2007, New York based Ecovative Design leverages the naturally binding properties of mycelium — mushroom’s root structure — in several sustainable materials.

Technology 28

Technology Packaging Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative 28

Business Green

MARCH 16, 2020

Black plastic ends up in landfill or incinerated because near infra-red recycling assortment technology is unable to detect the carbon black pigments found in the majority of conventional black plastic packaging. Often, black plastic is used by retailers simply for cosmetic reasons.

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Plastics Policy Waste Waste 58

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

A new report from advocacy group The Changing Markets Foundation appears to reveal how, behind a veil of nice-sounding initiatives and commitments to address the plastics crisis – the plastics industry, consumer brands and retailers have obstructed and undermined proven legislative solutions to the crisis for decades.

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Plastics Pollution Recycling Recycling 321

AGreenLiving

AUGUST 19, 2020

As such, this online retailer offers home and personal care items for a zero-waste lifestyle. Related: “FORGO” plastic packaging with powder to liquid hand wash The company’s mission is to “make eco-friendly products the go-to for every household. Both product and shipping packaging is sustainable, too. Live Sustainably.”

Waste 28

Waste Waste Carbon-neutral Plastics 28

Business Green

AUGUST 11, 2020

In the autumn, the firm is aiming to expand into new products, with a plan to sell nappies that biodegrade much faster than the 200 to 500 years that is standard for the majority of plastic-based nappies produced today. We wanted a very, very clear message and a message that other brands could use," Guy says.

Plastics 80

Plastics Sustainability Biodegradable Recycling 80

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Besides food and costume packaging and masks and accessories, plastic lurks in the costumes, which are often made from fabrics like polyester, nylon, acrylic and other synthetic fibers. The charities hope that manufacturers, retailers and consumers seek non-plastic alternatives.

Plastics 28

Plastics Waste Waste Retail 28

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Best of all, the company’s biodegradable products don’t sacrifice sound quality. If you have a friend or family member who has already made the investment in a pricey machine designed to use pods, get them hooked on a brew that comes in eco-friendly packaging. Not into the headphone idea?

Sustainability 36

Sustainability Biodegradable Health Packaging 36

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

The fashion manufacturers, suppliers, brands and retailers must all do their part to address the changes required. This consumption demand has driven fashion retailers to producing almost twice the amount of clothing than they did in 2000. . Use eco-friendly packaging. Demand for Sustainable Fashion. The average U.S.

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Fashion Sustainability Ethics Waste 109

AGreenLiving

MAY 18, 2021

Data in a recent study showed a biodegradation rate of 31-37% after 391 days, compared to 2% in traditional PET containers. It’s not a perfect system yet, but as the company states, “BtrBtl, pronounced ‘better bottle’, is our best effort to-date for a complete life-cycle solution for our product packaging.”

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Organic Recycling Recycling Plastics 36