The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Some quick arithmetic tells us that we have a major waste problem, 24.7 When dog waste is left in the park or on the sidewalk, it is detrimental to the environment. It washes into the water supply, polluting rivers, streams, and other local waterways. When responsible dog owners do pick up their dog’s waste, what happens next?

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Following an industry investigation, some waste plastics, which are found in certain categories of WEEE, have now been classified as containing POPs.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

It uses an innovative polymer, Hydropol, instead of conventional plastic. Furthermore, if unintentionally released into the natural environment, Hydropol – which is non-toxic and marine safe – will dissolve and subsequently biodegrade. It is already being used in products such as reusable, heat sealable paper mailing bags.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Conspectus of Biomedical Waste Management. Although the economy is restoring to an extent but an exponential escalation in the biomedical waste generation has posed severe persisting health hazards and environmental threats. 2] Since March 2020, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued periodic guidelines under the.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As face masks become even more critical in fighting the spread of COVID-19, they are also taking a toll on our waste stream and the environment. are made out of polypropylene-based plastic but some are made from related forms of plastic such as polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene or polyester. Most of the masks in the U.S.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Increased awareness around issues of chemical persistence, including global plastic pollution and the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment has triggered numerous global policy initiatives.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Microbes across the world and in deep oceans are evolving to eat plastic , according to a new study. The report, published in the journal Microbial Ecology , found over 30,000 enzymes that can degrade over 10 different types of plastics. The study established that one in every four of the organisms analyzed could degrade plastics.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Embrace Vintage and Antique Furniture One of the more effective ways for you to reduce the amount of waste you produce and promote sustainability in home decor is by embracing vintage and antique furniture. Avoid Plastics in Your Home’s Decor Plastic has become one of the biggest environmental challenges we face today.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. Food safety and waste have become a major societal challenge of our times with immense public health and economic impact which compromises food security. Chan School of Public Health, U.S. developed the material.

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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. Effective Waste Water Treatment.

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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. Admittedly, over the past decades more and more sustainable synthetic methods have become available, minimizing or even eliminating the use of hazardous substances and waste.

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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.

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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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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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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Plastic pollution negatively impacts the health of our planet. Waste management has led to an irreversible environmental crisis that is felt by wildlife, especially in the oceans. Technology uses banana leaves as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic. Read more:Â .

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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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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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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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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

With it comes the struggle to control e-waste and its assault on the environment. Related: Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products With a strong background in the industry and a quick $2.5 CEO Ross Howe summarized the vision by saying, “Our oceans are drowning in plastic.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Namely, it’s the best way to control your central heating remotely so stops you from wasting energy when you’re not home or not using it. Not only does insulation reduce energy consumption, noise pollution but it also helps keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. #7 4 Upgrade to a smart thermostat. 6 Insulate.

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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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Better Ventures

JANUARY 9, 2023

Aja Labs is starting their journey focused on creating an environmentally safe, plastic-free hair extension and will eventually expand their business to creating safe fibers of many kinds. For example, the health and environmental hazards from synthetic hair abound — it can burn the scalp and pollute the environment.

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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. Tip #2: Reduce textile waste.

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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. In fact, creating products from recycled steel utilizes 40% less water and reduces mining wastes by 97%. RECYCLED PLASTIC. Cascade Steel Rolling Mills , acquired by Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.,

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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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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”. Use lead-free fishing gear.

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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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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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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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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. GREEN COMPANIES TO RECOGNIZE. Operating in most major U.S. Smog Armor. EcoEnclose.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

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. If your local municipality doesn’t have recycling streams for glass and metals, reach out to waste management companies. Strive for Zero Waste Break Rooms.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This means the company would remove water from the pond, pack soil around it, then seal the ash with a combination of crushed rock, artificial turf and plastic. No (new) waste disposal facility would be permitted in this physical location,” he declared, as reported by CNN. Now Alabama Power plans to do a “cap-in-place” disposal method.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

For years we’ve listened to environmentalists and conservationists talk about the need to reduce plastic waste. This problem does not seem to be going away as quickly as it should.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 26, 2019

One designer, Gaurav MK Wali, is an example of this goal with his use of discarded pine needles as a 100 percent bio-based and biodegradable material that can be incorporated into a variety of products. The full manufacturing process produces no waste or pollution.

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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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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 27, 2022

But textiles are a massive contributor to landfill waste and water pollution, so it’s important to consider the bedding you buy. Since the bedding uses all-natural materials, they are even biodegradable at the end of their usable life. This certification means they are free of over 300 commonly-found chemicals.

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