The Environmental Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

You have to make sure that the water is properly filtered and treated before use, since the rainwater from your roof may contain debris, pollutants, and contaminants. This involves the process of breaking down organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other biodegradable materials, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

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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. The USDA has published this guide about composting pet waste safely.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

In the agriculture and food industry, sustainable business practices are intended to protect the environment, reduce waste production, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs. Without thoughtful management, organic waste can emit methane gas as they decompose. What are Sustainable Business Practices?

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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. Moreover, after their primary use, they can, in turn, serve as animal fodder or garden fertilizer to make soil more arable. Read more:Â .

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 15, 2021

More interesting is the correlation between the number of plastic-degrading enzymes found in different locations and the amount of plastic waste in the same area. The researchers say they discovered that the number of plastic-degrading enzymes found correlated to an area’s level of pollution.

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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 Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Leaky ducts can dump conditioned air into attics and crawl spaces, wasting energy and lowering HVAC performance. According to the EPA, 10% of homes waste 90 gallons of water or more each day due to plumbing leaks. Choose certified non-toxic and biodegradable fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers. Check for HVAC Leaks.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 16, 2021

As a member of Green Business Bureau, the Canada Green Building Council, and Green Economy Canada through the Green Economy London Hub, GreenTech Painting has confronted the pollutive nature of today’s painting industry by making some significant changes to their own practices.

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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). These emissions cannot be overcome by flipping a switch or buying a new car.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 6, 2021

While some industries such as fertilizer producers tap into this material, Studio newtab-22’s Hyein Choi and Jihee Moon saw the potential for this industry waste in the form of art and interior design products. From there, they add other natural materials such as sand and mineral soil.

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

Refusing embalming (which is already prohibited in the Jewish and Muslim faiths) eliminates concerns about pollutants and toxins from the process entering the environment. A number of natural, biodegradable coffins and shrouds are explored below.) A natural burial will also involve greater care over the type of coffin. (A

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 23, 2022

Additionally, some of the nitrogen is washed away, where it pollutes waterways and causes algae blooms. Inorganic fertilizers also tend to lower soil pH making it more acidic, this causes the microorganisms in the soil to die, which leads to unhealthy soil and as a result unhealthy plants in the long run.

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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. Reduce waste by gifting only perishables – cookies, soap, candles, etc.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Biodegradable straws are one of the alternatives available that fit these criteria. Biodegradable materials such as paper, on the other hand, can break down in a matter of months – or even weeks. In this article, we want to share some of the real environmental benefits that biodegradable straws promise.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Consumers need new options for less wasteful and less pollutive products, packaging, transportation, and energy. 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. Compost and Food Waste Recycling. Sustainable Agriculture.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Between rainforest fires and ocean pollution, much of the news is grim. 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. However, 2019 also brought good news.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Do you think addressing food waste in the office is too much of a bother? Doesn’t most waste happen in our households, restaurants and other food institutions? Reports show that most of America’s food waste comes from consumers – of which 60% makes up the workforce. How to Prevent Food Waste in the Workplace.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As the phrase ‘forever chemicals’ enters the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time in 2024, and these fluorinated substances expand the list of micropollutants, it might be time for a change in the way these persistent environmental pollutants are tackled. Some use technologies like ozone oxidation, and membrane filtration.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

This not only alleviates the world’s food waste problem and the associated landfill emissions, but it also lowers your waste collection costs. Due to extensive land, water and resource requirements and the resulting emissions and pollutants, meat and dairy products easily take the cake for foods with the largest carbon footprints.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

A holistic and well organized sustainability plan will include several key components: Part 1: Sustainability Drivers – This section summarizes the aspects of your business that use scarce natural resources, contribute to climate change, cause environmental harm or produce useless waste. How much do we waste? Is it hazardous?

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

This not only alleviates the world’s food waste problem and the associated landfill emissions, but it also lowers your waste collection costs. Due to extensive land, water and resource requirements and the resulting emissions and pollutants, meat and dairy products easily take the cake for foods with the largest carbon footprints.

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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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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Happening worldwide on September 17th, World Cleanup Day is one of the largest civic movements in which nations unite to reduce trash and mismanaged waste. By 2050 , global municipal solid waste is expected to rise by ~70% and reach a massive 3.4 Conduct a Waste Audit. Educate Staff on Sustainable Waste Management Practices.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

pollution or on managing regulations and compliance. They typically define programs, products, processes and policies that reduce energy consumption, conserve water, minimize waste, encourage reuse of materials and reduce pollution output. In some instances, air quality engineers may design or modify pollution-control equipment.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

pollution or on managing regulations and compliance. They typically define programs, products, processes and policies that reduce energy consumption, conserve water, minimize waste, encourage reuse of materials and reduce pollution output. In some instances, air quality engineers may design or modify pollution-control equipment.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2023

We are in new, unfamiliar environments that may not support recycling, composting or sorting waste like we do at home. For example, choosing rideshare, selecting green certified accommodations, or using biodegradable travel products, is contributing in some small way to the bigger environmental cause.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 3, 2020

Environmentally conscious clothing companies are few and far between, with the fashion industry as a whole being one of the top polluters on Earth. The non-toxic, natural dyes are made from food waste, plants, fruits and vegetables to achieve the richly toned hues.

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Greentown Labs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We provide equipment , manage the lab, handle all waste streams, and encourage our entrepreneurs to share ideas and knowledge. Desktop Health ’s team at Greentown Labs is creating novel regenerative and biomimetic tissue grafts using biodegradable materials and additive manufacturing technologies. Manufacturing.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 28, 2022

As a result, the innovative products rolling off the line at the company are plant based and waste free. Because it’s plant based and all natural, it’s completely biodegradable. Related: Single-use food packaging waste nearly doubled during the pandemic The company’s claim is, “We make packaging disappear.”

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Gifts, holiday products, and everyday items are made to order for freshness and to reduce waste. The soil, the plants and the resulting wines are propagated with attention to culture, history and a connection to the land. Plus, manufacturing pollution harms the water and air. It’s zero-waste, biodegradable and handcrafted.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Growing up outside of Boston, Zack Angelini spent summers swimming, but one polluted river was off limits. "I Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years. Zack Angelini, 29. Heather Clancy.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

Speakers from leading brands, packaging producers, material innovation labs and NGOs, will discuss a variety of topics including how to set and achieve packaging goals, reusable packaging opportunities, scaling new materials, and the implications of biodegradable and compostable packaging. Because you never forget your first.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Zack Angelini, 29 Senior Environmental Stewardship Manager, Timberland; Malden, Massachusetts LinkedIn Growing up outside of Boston, Zack Angelini spent summers swimming, but one polluted river was off limits. More recently, he’s been working on a crisis response tool for wildfires and extreme weather impacts, such as flooding.

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