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Industry first claimed for “fully recyclable crisp packet”

Envirotec Magazine

It’s described as the first fully recyclable paper crisp packet by The British Crisp Co., Consumers can dispose of the new crisp packet in their normal kerbside recycling collection along with their other paper recyclable items. It uses an innovative polymer, Hydropol, instead of conventional plastic.

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Millions of household products to become biodegradable within seven years: New roadmap

Envirotec Magazine

Industry-wide targets to improve the sustainability of key ingredients in millions of household products in seven years have been set by a task force comprising 10 of the world’s most influential chemicals companies. These two goals underpin an ambition for industry-wide transition for the $125 billion sector to become sustainable by 2040.

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How Specialized Hydraulic Systems Contribute to Environmental Sustainability

Hydrogen Fuel News

The spotlight on environmental sustainability has intensified in recent years, pushing industries to seek more eco-friendly solutions. The company employs cutting-edge energy-efficient technologies in its hydraulic equipment to demonstrate how sustainability can be embedded into the fabric of industrial operations.

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Tarform’s electric motorcycle is built from recyclable and biodegradable materials

Charged

A Brooklyn-based startup is building electric motorcycles that are made from recyclable and natural biodegradable materials. If you were to build a bike with sustainability in mind, what principles would it be [based on]? The aluminum frame is recyclable, and the battery pack is designed to be swappable.

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Tips for Sustainable Pet Ownership & Care

The Environmental Blog

If you’re a pet owner attempting to live sustainably, it’s imperative to take your pet’s carbon pawprint into account. A Guide to Sustainable Pet Ownership – 9 Tips 1. Choose Eco-Friendly Pet Products Choose sustainable and eco-friendly solutions when buying pet supplies.

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Glue derived from industrial bio-waste aims to make furniture recyclable

Envirotec Magazine

A new adhesive derived from materials including food waste should enable 90 percent of engineered wood products, such as furniture and construction boards, to become fully recyclable and help to develop a circular economy in this sector, says the firm marketing it. The new adhesive is claimed to be sustainable and non-toxic.

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Tooth: the eco-friendly toothbrush made from recycled and biodegradable materials

Inhabitat - Innovation

Luckily, some passionate designers from London have decided to develop a sustainable option to divert waste from landfills.