TechXplore

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Stricter environmental norms and fossil fuel pollution call for cleaner fuels such as biodiesel. This vegetable oil- or animal fat-based diesel is biodegradable—up to four times faster than petroleum diesel—and nontoxic.

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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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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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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 26, 2024

Biodegradable hydraulic fluids, developed in response to this challenge, offer a solution that minimizes environmental harm without compromising system performance.    These eco-friendly fluids degrade more quickly and safely when exposed to natural environments, reducing the potential for pollution and facilitating easier cleanup.

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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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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months. Bacardi is calling its initiative "a silver bullet in the fight against plastic pollution.". Respectfully, I’m calling it B.S. . First and foremost, context is queen. Featured Column. In the Loop.

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Energy Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Waste tires are a major environmental problem, as they are non-biodegradable, bulky, and flammable. alone, and only about 15% of them are recycled. The rest end up in landfills, illegal dumps, or are burned for energy, which causes air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. According to the U.S.

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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. Seedlip has partnered with the Magical Mushroom Company, a U.K.-based

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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. The founders formed cycleWood Solutions Inc.

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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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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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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.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Recent industrial design graduate Shahar Asor is knitting biodegradable children’s shoes out of a sustainable composite material. Some of us donate and others recycle but the truth is most of our unclaimed garments found themselves in landfills. See the original post: Biodegradable childrens shoes come with expiration date.

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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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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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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Their production is often linked to high carbon emissions , water pollution, and plastic waste problems. Companies capitalize on research and development to create products that generate less waste, while others seek to make their products easier to recycle. Recycling Wastes Into Useful Products. Effective Waste Water Treatment.

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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 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.

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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. RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. RECYCLED PLASTIC. minority and women-owned suppliers).

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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.

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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. Even better, all EcoEnclose boxes are 100% recyclable and biodegradable.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Related: Artist 3D-prints biodegradable agar floral lamps Moon and Choi became interested in the material after discovering that the majority of seashell waste was being dumped into landfills or piled near the water’s edge. Of course, it also means recycling a natural material into a usable and valuable product. The rest is here:Â .

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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. Build a resilient fashion brand company using sustainable fashion.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 26, 2019

The company had already made some key product decisions around greening and sustainability as evidenced by their 100% Recyclable, BPA-Free, and Non-Toxic bottles, and packaging made from 100% recycled paper. Last, each case sold ships with a recycling bag that serves as a reminder about who they are and what they stand for.

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Sustainability Consulting

MAY 19, 2023

From biodegradable toys to sustainable food and treats, the market for eco-friendly pet products is growing. Invest the time to look at the product’s packaging, consider the energy needed to produce it, and research whether it’s biodegradable or can be recycled. Check out this list for an excellent list of sustainable products.

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

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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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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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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

2] Since March 2020, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued periodic guidelines under the. An appreciable fragment of the waste at the treatment facilities that comes in blue and red bags or in white containers is channelized for recycling after sterilization. MariMatic Oy has set upPneumatic Waste Collection 4.0

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

These synthetic fibers are designed to resist liquids and do not biodegrade in the environment once discarded. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), incinerators send particulate matter, heavy metals, acid gases, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and other noxious pollutants airborne. Most of the masks in the U.S. According to the U.S.

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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).

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Plastic bags are not biodegradable and can last over a 1000 years. They can blow away from landfills, trash piles and garbage trucks to pollute the environment and become a serious danger to wildlife since many animals end up swallowing or choking on the plastic. Stop the pollution of our land and water. Stop harming wildlife.

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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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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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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. Typically, temporary floating barriers called booms are deployed in ocean clean-up efforts to collect and contain pollutants.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months. Bacardi is calling its initiative “a silver bullet in the fight against plastic pollution.” ” Respectfully, I’m calling it B.S. First and foremost, context is queen.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

To divert waste items away from landfills and to meet the demands of a circular economy, you’ll need an effective waste management system, which is comprised of the following key elements: Waste recycling : Waste items such as plastic, glass, aluminum, and food can be recycled. Also, take a look at bamboo compostable dinnerware.

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