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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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Along the way, the plastic cases used to protect our expensive investment quickly become outdated and end up in landfills, where they sit for hundreds to thousands of years.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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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. The technology fortifies the banana leaves’ cell walls and prevents pathogenic agents from degrading the processed biomaterial’s cells.

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Business Green

MAY 18, 2020

Company inks memorandum of understanding with Plastic Energy to explore feasibility of new facility capable of processing previously unrecyclable plastic film. The plan would see a new Plastic Energy chemical recycling plant co-located with one of Viridor's waste-to-energy plants.

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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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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. A team of scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and the Harvard T.H. On the other hand, fresh strawberries packaged in regular plastic boxes only lasted four days before developing mold.

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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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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

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. Adopt Efficient Manufacturing Technologies.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The winning entry from Gelatex Technologies is described as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional leather. ” Gelatex Technologies from Estonia has won the Green Alley Award 2019 – an annual prize recognising startups in the circular economy, which has been running since 2014.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 16, 2020

Did you know that 128 million tons of milk are wasted every year? LA-based startup Mi Terro is using biotechnology to turn a portion of that food waste into sustainable fibers for biodegradable T-shirts. This LA startup turns spoiled milk into biodegradable T-shirts. Mi Terro Images via Mi Terro.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Natural fibers take very little time to biodegrade relative to their synthetic counterparts, making them the more environmentally friendly textile choice. Tip #2: Reduce textile waste.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Related: Benjamin Spöth weaves leftover birch plywood into beautiful Upcycle lamps While the design elements are striking as an idea and on paper, the finished product raises the bar above typical design with a unique production that is a result of the newest 3D printer technology. It’s a bright idea! Plumen Images via Plumen.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Technological innovation is here to stay. 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

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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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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

The good news is that new technologies and methods have come about making it possible for the manufacturing industry to reduce its environmental footprint through energy conservation , alternative packaging, and smarter storage and organization (amongst other solutions). bubble wrap and plastic sheets).

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Lessons from 3 emerging bio-based material technologies. The company’s first technology, MycoComposite, precipitated the subsidiary Mushroom Packaging , which I discussed with Ecovative’s business development lead, Meghan Olson. Fri, 02/19/2021 - 00:40. trillion opportunity by 2030. Producing just 2.69

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. 2) The best way to reduce your carbon footprint (and minimize waste) when decorating is to feed the circular economy and buy pre-loved furniture. Learn Proper Waste Disposal Methods. Opt for Quality Over Quantity.

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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. Rather than using plastic, go for products like recycled wood or glass or biodegradable materials. 4 Upgrade to a smart thermostat. A smart thermostat offers a heap of benefits.

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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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Green Business Bureau

JULY 27, 2021

Prevent ocean waste from plastic netting. For instance, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch , located between Hawaii and California and roughly the size of Texas, contains 79,000 metric tons of plastic solely from abandoned fishing gear. Prevent Ocean Waste From Plastic Netting. Adhere to the “Good Fish Guide”.

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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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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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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Consumer goods giant outlines plans to spend €1bn on ramping up carbon capture and utilisation technologies that will curb its cleaning and laundry product line's reliance on fossil fuel derived chemicals. In addition, the funding will support the development of brand communications that explain the various technologies to customers.

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Better Ventures

JANUARY 10, 2023

From materials, supply chains, production, and waste, the fashion and apparel industries create an estimated 92 million tons of waste each year and contribute 4–10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. So what does that mean? A lot of clothes sitting in closets or going to the landfill.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

“ The typical conference attendee produces more than four pounds of waste and nearly 400 pounds of CO 2 emissions a day. Tip #1: Implement an effective waste management system. pounds of waste per day, of which 85% is said to end up in landfills. – Meet Green , The Environmental Impact of the Events Industry.

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Clean Energy Trust

JULY 1, 2019

Credits from left: Loic Venance/AFP/Getty Images, Union of Concerned Scientists, Manuel Balce Ceneta/Associated Press, TechCrunch/Getty Images Clean Energy Trust’s cleantech roundup highlights interesting cleantech news and perspective, from policy changes to technology updates and investment news.

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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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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

cities, Replate is a tech-driven nonprofit that combats food waste by connecting food donors and food rescuers together. Food waste is both a social and environmental issue and by finding a way to fully utilize perfectly good food, insecure communities find relief and the environmental repercussions of food waste are avoided.

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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. Not only do new plastic waste deposits still make it into the ecosystem, but because plastic is not biodegradable, it will take decades to rehabilitate the ocean. More specifically, microplastic.

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Grist

JANUARY 8, 2021

On December 16, three 40 foot-long wind turbine blades were delivered via truck from a wind farm in Belfast to the Cork Institute of Technology in southern Ireland. What I’d love to do is turn it into a blade waste brokerage business,” Nagle said. They are very difficult to move around, and they are not biodegradable,” Bank said.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many issues of waste into the spotlight, starting with the sheer quantity of petroleum-based personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the medical field and by everyday users gearing up to go to the grocery store or park. These face shields required more than just a little research and development.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 13, 2021

Made of tiny bits of shiny or translucent plastic, they are a significant contributor to ocean microplastics and fashion-derived plastic waste. The dress is entirely carbon-neutral and free from synthetic plastics or dyes. Sequins have long been a source of concern for environmentally conscious fashion designers.

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Grist

MARCH 13, 2024

These tiny bits of plastic end up clogging oceans. A lot of attention has focused on phasing out single-use plastics , which create visible plastic pollution and release microplastics when they break down. The bits of plastic shed from synthetic textiles have their own term: microfibers.

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Grist

APRIL 19, 2023

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. Under a microscope, though, they look a lot like plain old plastic. Anja Brandon is an associate director for U.S. This year U.S.

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