The Australian government unveils plan to end plastic pollution
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 15, 2021
With the National Plastic Plan, Australia aims to address challenges with biodegradable, recyclable and compostable plastics.
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Graphene-based packaging presented as first truly biodegradeable and compostable alternative to plastic
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”.
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Industry first claimed for “fully recyclable crisp packet”
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 10, 2024
It’s described as the first fully recyclable paper crisp packet by The British Crisp Co., Consumers can dispose of the new crisp packet in their normal kerbside recycling collection along with their other paper recyclable items. It uses an innovative polymer, Hydropol, instead of conventional plastic.
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Millions of household products to become biodegradable within seven years: New roadmap
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 27, 2023
The group believes that it will be possible to develop and scale the first biodegradable PLFs and advance circular economy infrastructure for these chemicals by 2030. Despite their ubiquity and usefulness, most PLFs are not currently recyclable and are made using fossil-based petrochemical sources.
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130 There are no 'silver bullet' solutions to plastics
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 7, 2020
There are no 'silver bullet' solutions to plastics. The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months. The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months. In the Loop.
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Interpreting the environmental legislation changes to the classification of Persistent Organic Pollutants
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 21, 2021
Mark Priestman, Managing Director of Non-Ferrous at EMR (formerly European Metal Recycling) writes. As the recycling industry innovates to embrace its role as a key player in the UK’s journey towards a more sustainable society, new challenges continue to emerge. The impact on EMR’s operations is – in some ways – profound.
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GBB Member, Chlorophyll Water, Launches Landfill Biodegradable Bottles
Green Business Bureau
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Delivering on their corporate mission and promise to create a deliver environmentally friendly bottles and packaging, Chlorophyll Water has announced that they have achieved a major step in their commitment to limit and ultimately cease their contribution to the world’s plastic epidemic. Chlorophyll Water is a proud GBB Member.
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How to Reduce Packaging Waste
The Environmental Blog
APRIL 22, 2024
It’s no secret that pollution and waste are big problems in today’s world. Why Reducing Packaging Waste Matters We’ve got a serious packaging waste problem, thanks to things like online shopping, lots of throwaway stuff, and not enough recycling. All those mountains of packaging waste? But we can change that!
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Molson Coors joins Science-Based Targets with 1.5C goal and new plastics strategy
GreenBiz
AUGUST 23, 2019
The beer giant is promising to cut emissions by 50 percent and ensure all packaging is reusable, recyclable, compostable or biodegradeable by 2025.
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201 How to Reduce Your Business Waste In 2021: Top Tips
The Environmental Blog
MARCH 12, 2021
“Businesses have a big impact on how well recycling in the UK is shown so it is important for them to set the trend and reduce and improve their waste and recycling in the most efficient and eco-friendly way possible,” says recycling experts QCR Recycling Equipment. Optimise your recycling habits.
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All Eyes on Marine Plastic From Orbit
Planet Pulse
OCTOBER 27, 2020
New research combining Planet’s high cadence satellite imagery and other innovative technologies has successfully found the sources and pathways of plastic pollution in the Caribbean Sea. A boom is filled with plastic, and yet was only able to collect small amounts of it due to much of the debris passing it by. km2 to 0.77km2.
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‘We can’t recycle our way out’
Grist
OCTOBER 1, 2022
When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.
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Sustainability Guide for Retail: Plastic Bag Alternatives
Green Business Bureau
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Retailers need to make the switch from plastic shopping bags to eco-friendly alternatives. Plastic bags are not biodegradable and can last over a 1000 years. Stop the pollution of our land and water. Plastic bags are so lightweight that they can travel long distances through the wind and water.
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U of M startup to manufacture biodegradable shopping bags
Green Living Guy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
Four students from the University of Arkansas have launched a startup company around technology developed by U of M biochemist Simo Sarkanen, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, that would manufacture biodegradable plastic shopping bags. According to Cao, one million plastic bags are used globally every minute.
Biodegradable mushroom packaging makes Seedlip gifts special
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
In an effort to help reduce food packaging waste, non-alcoholic spirit company Seedlip is introducing a Mycelium Gift Pack wrapped in biodegradable mushroom packaging. This fully bio-contributing material is also biodegradable, recyclable and compostable. This helps make mycelium a great alternative to plastic packaging.
Specialty Chemical Production, Use, and Disposal: 5 Practices for Sustainability
The Environmental Blog
AUGUST 29, 2022
They’re also used to produce quality adhesives, plastics and rubber products, and much more. Come to think of it, it’s hard to imagine life without specialty plastics. Their production is often linked to high carbon emissions , water pollution, and plastic waste problems. Recycling Wastes Into Useful Products.
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Nimble makes phone accessories from recycled plastic, CDs and more
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. We’re not interested in creating new plastic to make phone cases.
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10 Eco-Friendly Packaging Alternatives for Your Business’s Shipping Needs
Green Business Bureau
MARCH 24, 2022
From recyclable plastics to biodegradable containers, there’s seemingly no end to the options available for the environmentally conscious business. BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING PEANUTS. For businesses looking for the closest alternative to this packaging classic, biodegradable air peanuts are now available. Similar U.S.
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Scientists develop biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. One of the most efficient ways to enhance food safety and reduce spoilage and waste is to develop efficient biodegradable non-toxic food packaging materials,” said Demokritou. Chan School of Public Health, U.S.
“Modern chemistry is rubbish”: Time to wake up to environmental effects, suggests commentary
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2023
Modern chemistry is quite literally rubbish, Flerlage and Slootweg write, as it facilitates the path of matter from extraction to pollution. They even go so far as to consider it unethical to develop chemistry that will lead to chemical pollution. And thus they continue to contribute to plastic pollution.
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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home
Green Business Bureau
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. RECYCLED PLASTIC. minority and women-owned suppliers).
Fast Fashion: The Damage It’s Caused and How to Stop It
The Environmental Blog
MARCH 19, 2020
With this change comes more energy and water consumption, more air and ocean pollution and more carbon emissions. On top of the industry’s CO2 emissions , it also affects water consumption and air and ocean pollution. The microplastics in clothes are non-biodegradable and pollute the water.
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248 There are no ‘silver bullet’ solutions to plastics
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 7, 2020
There are no ‘silver bullet’ solutions to plastics Lauren Phipps Mon, 12/07/2020 – 01:30 Every so often, a corporate announcement gets under my skin. The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months.
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Reports showcase imaginative solutions for tackling hard-to-reach emissions
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2021
The title refers to the portion of emissions that are traditionally difficult to reach, compared to the more obviously pollution-belching propensity of sectors like electricity, transport, and heating (which account for 80% of GHG mitigation efforts). ” Dr Mike Mason, another co-author, talks about the problems of plastics here.
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Flow of plastic waste in the ocean could triple by 2040
AGreenLiving
JULY 24, 2020
New research by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ has found that the plastic flow into the oceans could triple by 2040 without immediate action. According to the researchers, the methods currently used to deal with plastic pollution are less effective unless they are consolidated and accompanied by new technology and more research.
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Flow of plastic waste in the ocean could triple by 2040
AGreenLiving
JULY 24, 2020
New research by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ has found that the plastic flow into the oceans could triple by 2040 without immediate action. According to the researchers, the methods currently used to deal with plastic pollution are less effective unless they are consolidated and accompanied by new technology and more research.
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7 Practical Ways To Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
The Environmental Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Not only does insulation reduce energy consumption, noise pollution but it also helps keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. #7 Rather than using plastic, go for products like recycled wood or glass or biodegradable materials. 6 Insulate. 7 Reuse old materials.
How can we stay safe & not create PPE waste?
Greenability Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
are made out of polypropylene-based plastic but some are made from related forms of plastic such as polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene or polyester. These synthetic fibers are designed to resist liquids and do not biodegrade in the environment once discarded. Most of the masks in the U.S. According to the U.S.
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How Sustainability Innovation Is Driving The Green Economy
Green Business Bureau
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
With sustainability at the forefront of business models, companies can operate sustainably while still allowing reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Even better, all EcoEnclose boxes are 100% recyclable and biodegradable.
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Managing the future of plastic: key recommendations for Government
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 19, 2024
Experts have collaborated on a series of recommendations which calls on Government to take the initiative on finding solutions to the plastics problem. Speaking at the launch, Baroness Meacher said: “Plastics are an important resource that we cannot simply dispense with, but we must address the effects of plastic pollution.
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Report: Plastics, Oil Industry Deceived Public on Recycling Use for More Than 50 Years
DeSmogBlog
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
An explosive new report finds that the plastics industry has misled the public for decades about the viability of recycling plastic, promoting reuse despite the fact that mechanical recycling was not feasible – perpetuating the plastic waste crisis the world faces today.
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Plastic Pollution’s Impact on Marine Life and Our Role in Conservation
The Environmental Blog
APRIL 17, 2024
Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Entanglement in plastic debris is another major threat.
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Everloops sustainable toothbrush comes with replaceable bamboo bristles
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.
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How to replace single-use and plastic items in the kitchen
AGreenLiving
MAY 15, 2020
Scientists are predicting that by the year 2050, the ocean may have more plastic than fish. While countries around the world are beginning to take a stand against single-use items and plastics in grocery stores, restaurants and retail chains, there are still measures that consumers can take within their very own households.
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Firms target hard to recycle plastic packaging reduction with biodegradable alternative
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 5, 2020
Packaging firm DS Smithand and Aquapak, a developer of biodegradable polymer, are teaming up to develop sustainable fibre based packaging solutions that they say will replace hard to recycle packaging made from combined materials such as cardboard and plastic.
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Sustainable Fashion Guide: 8 Tips to Kick-Start Your Sustainable Fashion Brand Company
Green Business Bureau
JULY 4, 2022
Today, the fashion industry is widely regarded as the second most polluting industry in the world, releasing 1.2 Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Build a resilient fashion brand company using sustainable fashion.
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20 Sustainable Business Practices for Your Workplace and Office
Green Business Bureau
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Implement a Comprehensive Recycling Program . While your office is likely recycling its paper and plastics, you can take recycling to the next level by expanding your program to include glass and metals. Go with no-VOC paints to protect employee health and limit airborne pollution. Use No-VOC Interior Paints.
Roots and Hoots delivers vegan, plastic-free items via electric van
AGreenLiving
MAY 13, 2021
The plastic problem is well documented around the globe, from the petroleum needed to produce it to the fact that every piece of plastic ever manufactured is still on the planet in some form — and will be for generations. On a mission to eliminate plastic from kitchen and bathroom products, the recently launched U.K.-based
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10 Reasons To Make The Switch To Green Cleaning
The Environmental Blog
MAY 7, 2021
For decades, harmful and toxic substances in household cleaning products have contributed to the pollution crisis across the globe. All of our spray bottles are made of 100% recycled plastic, obtained from Dutch supermarkets. Before we clean the planet, it’s important for us to take a look at how we clean our homes.
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Sustainable Packaging: Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly Options For Your Business
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.
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Report reveals hypocrisy of world’s biggest plastic polluters
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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How do you tackle microplastics? Start with your washing machine.
Grist
APRIL 19, 2023
As environmental challenges go, microfiber pollution has come from practically out of nowhere. It was only a decade or so ago that scientists first suspected our clothing, increasingly made of synthetic materials like polyester and nylon, might be major contributors to the global plastic problem.
Breaking the single-use cycle
Business Green
MARCH 2, 2020
In the UK, environmental organisations are continuing their campaign to eliminate single use plastics. One critical truth is that the impact of single use plastics on the natural world cannot be solved by substituting one single use material for another. The truth is that these materials are still single-use and still plastic.
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Top 8 Sustainable Fishing Practices: Small Business Sustainability Guide
Green Business Bureau
JULY 27, 2021
Prevent ocean waste from plastic netting. From litter and pollution to overfishing and habitat destruction, today’s unsustainable commercial fishing has a significant negative impact on the oceans’ ecosystems. Prevent Ocean Waste From Plastic Netting. Adhere to the “Good Fish Guide”. Ban overfishing endangered species.
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