Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. It’s because they need specific manmade conditions to biodegrade, and many degrade into microplastics, which contaminate our oceans and food chain for centuries”.
The Environmental Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
They’re either using plastic, biodegradable, or compostable bags , none of which are ideal. Plastic bags are not environmentally sustainable, biodegradable bags stay in landfills for extended periods of time, and compostable bags still require the dog owner to come in direct contact with the dog waste.
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AGreenLiving
JULY 16, 2020
LA-based startup Mi Terro is using biotechnology to turn a portion of that food waste into sustainable fibers for biodegradable T-shirts. Related: This biodegradable T-shirt is made from trees and algae <img src="//inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2020/07/Mi-Terro-6-889×661.jpg" Mi Terro Images via Mi Terro.
Green Business Bureau
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
One of the biggest culprits of plastic and styrofoam pollution in the world is the packaging materials that companies use in shipping their products. From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs.
Green Business Bureau
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Using their patented algorithms, Replate is able to locate food donors, connect them with nearby food rescuers and propose the most efficient path to distribute the food. They have created a paint pouch that uses 80% less plastic than standard paint cans, and labels are made with 100% recycled paper.
Clean Energy Trust
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
In the past, mankind moved from wood to metal to plastics, the next evolution is polymers. During my MBA, MITO’s original technology was sitting on the shelf, patent-pending, and still in development. And for our latest product made from the bio-material corn starch, we see the largest impact in recycled plastics and packaging.
AGreenLiving
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Plastic pollution negatively impacts the health of our planet. One organization, called Banana Leaf Technology, is helping to address the stark reality by proposing banana leaves as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic. Technology uses banana leaves as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic.
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