Low Impact

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Explore how to reduce plastic use in the kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom and even the garden, with the help of our friends at Ethical.net. Plastic packaging is, of course, not the end of the story; most of us also have a huge array of plastic items in our homes. Reduce plastic use in your kitchen.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 12, 2020

Along the way, the plastic cases used to protect our expensive investment quickly become outdated and end up in landfills, where they sit for hundreds to thousands of years. In the case of Pela’s phone cases, a byproduct of flax harvest creates the strong yet biodegradable material used in manufacturing. to 2 years.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

What Scotland is recycling – plastic and textiles up, glass and construction & soils down The largest material category recycled or reused in 2022 was paper and cardboard (181,000 tonnes, 27.6%). Most of the decrease was due to a reduction in sorting residues (down 311,000 tonnes or 32.2%) and soils (down 274,000 tonnes or 29.5%).

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The Vollebak Plant and Algae T-Shirt is an example of clothing that is produced with a vision for the end of the product life cycle when the shirt can be thrown in a landfill where it will biodegrade within a few months. Here is the original: This biodegradable T-shirt is made from trees and algae.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Forest Stewardship Council offers certified printing paper with varying weights and sizes, while HP offers an ink cartridge and plastics recycling program. Through their Planet Partners program, roughly 1 million plastic bottles are collected each day and then incorporated into new products.

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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. Biogas can also be processed into biodegradable plastics.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Designed to help tackle plastic waste in the hospitality industry, the Green Box is a circular hotel amenities kit full of bathroom items made from compostable plastic. After 10 weeks, the material transforms into a combination of soil fertilizer and biogas, which qualifies as a renewable energy source.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there. Cause severe environmental accidents when it seeps down into the soil and reach drinking water aquifers. It is biodegradable and has been tested dermatologically with very good results. Plastic and hangers . Wet cleaning.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

This hard-to-reach 20% of emissions resides within sectors including agriculture, plastics, cement, and waste. To reach Net Zero, intersections between plastics, proteins and plants, three seemingly unconnected systems, may hold the key. ” Dr Mike Mason, another co-author, talks about the problems of plastics here.

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GreenTech Gazette

MARCH 1, 2023

Here are a few examples: Chemical recycling: Chemical recycling is a new technology that breaks down plastic waste into its basic building blocks, which can then be used to make new plastic products. This process is more efficient than traditional mechanical recycling, which can only process certain types of plastics.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Choose certified non-toxic and biodegradable fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers. Consider purchasing alternative pavement materials such as interlocking tiles, pervious asphalt or plastic grid pavers. Improve soil texture – Fine textured soils like clay have a lower infiltration rate, thus higher risk of runoff.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there. Cause severe environmental accidents when it seeps down into the soil and reach drinking water aquifers. It is biodegradable and has been tested dermatologically with very good results. Plastic and hangers . Wet cleaning.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This is largely due to increased recycling for high impact waste materials as well as reductions in waste generated and reduced landfilling of biodegradable waste. Part of the reduction was largely due to less soils landfilled, which decreased by 340,000 tonnes (29.0%) from 2019. million TCO2e since 2011.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Perfume and flavour giant Firmenich has unveiled a flurry of new sustainability goals, yesterday committing to become a "carbon positive" company, recycle 100 per cent of its plastics, and produce 100 per cent renewable fragrances all by the end of the decade.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 6, 2020

This indoor garden works using hydroponics and an innovative lighting system that allows plants to grow without soil. Removing soil from the equation makes every step in the process easier. Related: PICO microgarden lets you grow anywhere from home to car But a lack of soil doesn’t reduce yield.

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

A number of natural, biodegradable coffins and shrouds are explored below.) Another option is a wicker willow coffin , which, like wooden coffins, are 100% natural and biodegradable. As with the previous options, cardboard will simply rot away into the soil; ideal for a green burial. Wicker coffins. Choosing a burial site.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Plastic-free party planning Rather than turning to unnecessary plastic decorations and party goods, choose sustainably sourced and biodegradable materials, such as bamboo, canvas, cloth, recycled paper or wood. Plastic-free decorations can be purchased at Bio & Chic , Botanical Paperworks and Eco Party Time.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Disposable plastics are posing serious problems for our planet. Across Europe, a single-use plastic ban will come into effect from 2021, targeting straws, cotton buds, and disposable cutlery, among other products. Biodegradable straws are one of the alternatives available that fit these criteria. What are Biodegradable Straws?

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

Household goods such as plastic food containers , non-stick cookware , and flame-retardant furniture often release harmful toxins into the air and can contaminate food, posing health risks to both adults and children. Look for certifications such as “organic,” “biodegradable,” and “non-toxic.”

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Its packaging is even derived from 100 percent reusable, recyclable or biodegradable materials. Responsibly crafted, plastic-free toys BeginAgain toys are made from a mix of vintage materials (maple, rubberwood and natural rubber) and modern bioplastics derived from non-GMO corn. We believe in the playful power of plants.”

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Although the pandemic has disrupted hospitality and demand, Loliware has used the lull to advance its technology and scale manufacturing with a mission to overturn legacy plastics. The flexibility of plastic straws is a bit more challenging to replicate, but R&D is under way to do just that. .

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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. The Mobile River surrounds this toxic stash on three sides, with wetlands, Mobile Bay and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta close by. Alabama Power says this is enough.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 20, 2021

Designers are increasingly turning to alternatives to plastic, and one popular replacement comes from fungus. A new project allows the consumer to ‘Grow It Yourself’ to avoid plastic without sacrificing durability. In addition, mycelium is affordable and naturally fire-resistant.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In addition to enriching the soil , flax requires less energy and water to manufacture into material than cotton. Even better, linen is completely biodegradable. Give grandpa one of 13 color options, all manufactured using an innovative fabric made entirely from plastic bottles.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Way to cut down on plastic packaging! Cactus plastic developed in Mexico Research professor Sandra Pascoe Ortiz and other scientists at the University of Valle de Atemajac in Zapopan, Mexico used prickly pear juice to craft a new biodegradable plastic. Now, that idea has found its way into some Thai supermarkets.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Use less plastic, in all forms. Petroleum-based plastic packaging is derived from our finite supply of fossil fuels and much of it does not break down completely for hundreds to thousands of years. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Use less plastic, in all forms. Petroleum-based plastic packaging is derived from our finite supply of fossil fuels and much of it does not break down completely for hundreds to thousands of years. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

World Soil Day – December 5th. Plants nurture a diversity of soil microbes that in turn give nutrients and protect plants from disease. Soil fertility vitally depends on this symbiotic relationship. Beware plastic packaging when buying gifts. Many people may not know this, but the ground beneath our feet is alive!

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Business Green

MAY 21, 2020

Agriculture would need to shift some of its focus away from rearing livestock towards tree planting, peatland restoration, improving soil quality, flood protection, and growing crops for bioenergy, it said, with 30,000-50,000 hectares of afforestation required every year to help capture carbon. So I think it's about a balanced approach.".

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GreenBiz

JUNE 16, 2020

If we want to have a healthy planet long into the future, we must also look after nature: forests, soil biodiversity and water ecosystems," he said. "In Unilever also has committed to step up its efforts to preserve water, with plans to make all its "product formulations" biodegradable in order to minimize their impact on aquatic ecosystems.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Another way to save food from entering landfills is by starting a composting program to turn food waste into useful, nutrient-rich soil. Minimize Food Waste.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 23, 2020

In a bid to curb plastic waste pollution, India-based company Rhino Machines has invented a way of using plastic to make construction blocks. The silica plastic blocks (SPBs) are strong enough to build a house and can be useful in reducing world pollution problems. Why recycle plastic waste?

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 28, 2022

They’re not just using recycled cardboard or eliminating plastic foam. At its core, Notpla is a seaweed-based film that replaces plastic. Because it’s plant based and all natural, it’s completely biodegradable. Because it’s plant based and all natural, it’s completely biodegradable. That’s a solution like no other.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Sustainable agriculture means farming and grazing in a way that doesn’t work the soil to death, or deforest en masse to make way for croplands. Sometimes it’s as simple as rotating crops on a plot of land to allow the soil a season or two to rest, or switching from chemical fertilizer and pesticide to compost and organic anti-pest solutions.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 16, 2021

The large volume of gloves used in the industrial market means that often gloves are thrown into the garbage after they are soiled or worn out. Since then, they have been able to divert over 826,000 plastic bottles – that’s over twelve 20-foot shipping containers! biodegradation in 233 days). biodegradation in 233 days).

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Business Green

MARCH 16, 2020

Bright Blue's Patrick Hall sets out four immediate actions the government should take to combat plastic waste. Plastic waste is a major threat to our natural environment. It is being ingested by animals, poisoning our soils and killing marine life. Often, black plastic is used by retailers simply for cosmetic reasons.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 3, 2020

Related: PANGAIA presents FLWRDWN, a down alternative made from biodegradable wildflowers According to the company, 100 billion articles of clothing and 500 billion plastic bottles are produced annually, with half ending up in landfills. Read more here: These recycled plastic tracksuits are naturally dyed with plants.

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