The Environmental Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

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. Opt for products that use less packaging or packaging made from recyclable materials. After all, we want to leave a healthy planet for our kids and grandkids.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 12, 2020

So Jeremy Lang decided to do something about this plastic waste by creating Pela phone cases, which offer protection for every major model of phone and completely biodegrade into the soil at the end of their lifecycle. Read the rest here: Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products. Pela Images via Pela.

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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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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Companies capitalize on research and development to create products that generate less waste, while others seek to make their products easier to recycle. Using specialty chemicals in laundry detergents can also minimize water and soil pollution. Recycling Wastes Into Useful Products. Conclusion .

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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. 100% of HP’s original ink cartridges contain 5% – 45% post-consumer or post-industrial recycled plastic. Green Paper Products also eco-friendly trash bags of all sizes.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 6, 2021

From there, they add other natural materials such as sand and mineral soil. 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. The rest is here:Â .

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Living Green Technology

MARCH 28, 2018

E-waste can potentially leak into the soil and water supply while other products like mattresses can be difficult to dispose of because of size and materials. Though the dangers they pose are different, responsibly recycling both e-waste and mattresses reduces waste and saves money. Reducing waste takes many forms.

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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

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. Wet cleaning. Chemical replacement.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

The report explains research into sustainable feedstock alternatives needs to be accelerated, along with considering what will happen to the product at the end of its life: will it be recycled, biodegrade, or be buried? Also, soil carbon could be increased – to provide a further carbon sink and potentially increase crop yields.

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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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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

Also,the composting process averts methane emissions that cause global warming, and it converts organic material into valuable fertilizer that can be used to enrich poor soil and improve plant growth. One way businesses can reduce their environmental footprint is by using biodegradable packaging that can be recycled and composted.

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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. Recycling hangers. Wet cleaning.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Plastic bags are not biodegradable and can last over a 1000 years. Plastic bags that are recycled incorrectly and land in the ocean end up floating around and resembling jellyfish. Many times, plastic bags break down into microscopic pieces that get deposited into soils or contaminate waterways. Stop harming wildlife.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Its packaging is even derived from 100 percent reusable, recyclable or biodegradable materials. As the company describes, its toys “move kids away from OIL and back into SOIL. We believe in the playful power of plants.” The BeginAgain animal parade A-to-Z puzzle and playset is a recommended favorite.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

These products are designed to be used only a few times as a quick fix, yet are often made out of long-lasting, hard plastics that end up in landfills or oceans, where they don’t biodegrade. 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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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. Wool coffins.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 16, 2021

For instance, their business cards are made from recycled and biodegradable seed paper. Rather than ending up as useless waste in the landfill, these plantable cards degrade in soil and grow into herbs and flowering plants, making this a big win for bees and other pollinators.

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Low Impact

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Consider choosing secondhand clothing rather than new clothing where synthetic fabrics may be required (such as for performance outdoors gear), and look into recycled options. See if you can find a garden centre or plant nursery that sells plants in biodegradable or ceramic pots. Credit: Superkitina on Unsplash.

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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

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. The chemicals associated with fireworks also percolate into the water and soil, further harming ecosystems.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

When these products are used and eventually discarded, they often end up in landfills or waterways, contaminating soil and water sources. For example, chemicals and heavy metals used in the creation of common household electronic items can leach into the soil when they’re landfilled, leading to contamination of nearby waterways.

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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. All books and catalogs are printed on chlorine-free recycled paper , using soy-based inks whenever possible. Plus, Chelsea Green is 100% employee-owned.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Only certain types of plastic are able to be recycled and even then, recycling used items into new material can only happen a few times before the material completely loses its durability and value. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. Keep it simple.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 26, 2019

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. This cactus plastic begins breaking down in a month when placed in soil and only a few days in water.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Only certain types of plastic are able to be recycled and even then, recycling used items into new material can only happen a few times before the material completely loses its durability and value. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. Keep it simple.

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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. Choose holiday cards made from post- consumer recycled content, make your own or send an E-card.

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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. Now, in 2021, they were the first to introduce biodegradable nylon seamless knit gloves to the market. biodegradation in 233 days). in 390 days.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Waste and waste by-products can easily make their way into the air, soil, and water sources. Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? How can you reduce waste and prevent pollution? You need to identify instances where this is happening.

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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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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

APRIL 20, 2021

Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. install recycling bins in the break room)? the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction – Reuse & Recycling. Uncover all recycling opportunities and turn your waste into something another stakeholder can use. Is it hazardous?

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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. “All trims, labels and threads are either recycled or responsibly sourced.”

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

An environmental consultant provides advice to companies and other organizations on a wide range of environmental issues such as green manufacturing, hazardous-waste remediation (disposal and cleanup), soil contamination, environmental disasters, sustainability initiatives, compliance, renewable energy and water, air, and soil quality.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Each planner is artistically designed with soy-based inks that avoid harsh chemicals and can be safely biodegraded without harm to the soil. In fact, every component in the planners can be recycled. Check with your local recycling company in regards to the specific types of metal, plastic and paper they will accept. .

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

An environmental consultant provides advice to companies and other organizations on a wide range of environmental issues such as green manufacturing, hazardous-waste remediation (disposal and cleanup), soil contamination, environmental disasters, sustainability initiatives, compliance, renewable energy and water, air, and soil quality.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You can complete an audit on your own ( Recycle Coach has created a guided 7 step checklist for self administered waste audits) or hire a certified third-party. Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. Incorporate Native Landscaping.

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