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Graphene-based packaging presented as first truly biodegradeable and compostable alternative to plastic

Envirotec Magazine

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”.

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How Sustainability Innovation Is Driving The Green Economy

Green Business Bureau

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. Container Builds.

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Sustainable Packaging: Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly Options For Your Business

Green Business Bureau

From post-consumer recycled paper products to unique biodegradable materials, here’s a great overview of the latest options for your business shipping needs. Recyclable materials : These materials can be sent to the appropriate facilities for processing to be subsequently recycled into new raw material.

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Ask a Climate Innovator?—?Haley Marie Keith, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at MITO…

Clean Energy Trust

During my MBA, MITO’s original technology was sitting on the shelf, patent-pending, and still in development. The trucks could haul packaged consumable goods in reusable or biodegradable packaging and we could see a truly sustainable supply chain?—?all I came across a novel nanomaterial in a class at Oklahoma State University.