Green Business Bureau

JULY 16, 2021

With humble beginnings as a small business selling to Vancouver’s dock workers in 1918, Watson Gloves is now Canada’s largest manufacturer and distributor of gloves to the industrial and retail market. Now, in 2021, they were the first to introduce biodegradable nylon seamless knit gloves to the market. biodegradation in 233 days).

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

The key to alleviating the damage our food production system creates starts with the selection and procurement of sustainably grown and produced products. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation. Sustainable Food Choices.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Rigorous packaging testing helps ensure that new types of sustainable packaging materials are safe. Testing and Sustainable Packaging With the growing popularity of sustainable packaging, the industry has witnessed a surge in the use of innovative materials designed to reduce environmental impact.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

The key to alleviating the damage our food production system creates starts with the selection and procurement of sustainably grown and produced products. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation. Sustainable Food Choices.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Building and Retrofitting a Sustainable Home. Whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing home, there are a variety of green building materials and products on the market today to create your sustainable home vision. OldHouseOnline.com has a great directory for finding a salvage retailer in your state.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2022

Sustainable coffee shops: Balancing business with protecting the planet. Hence, the ethos is shifting meaning sustainable coffee is becoming the new norm. A 2021 research study evaluated consumer willingness to pay (WTP) for sustainable coffee. 5 top tips to create a sustainable coffee shop. for a greener product.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 25, 2021

Compelled to action: 5 sustainability trends impacting food retail Heather Putnam Thu, 03/25/2021 – 01:30 Authors’ note: Ratio Institute taps Presidio Graduate School ’s students and alumni for sustainability research in the food industry. They also have the most potential to drive changes for a more sustainable future.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2023

So, our routines are interrupted, and, in some cases, we are forced to follow a less sustainable system because those are the options available to us while travelling. Here are 6 ways to make business travel more sustainable. According to a 2018 report by Green Lodging News , the average hotel guest generates approximately 2.2

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Roughly 20 billion non-biodegradable, one-cup coffee pods end up in landfills. Non-biodegradable coffee pods are a challenge to recycle because a single capsule is comprised of a mix of materials, including aluminum, foil and especially plastic. In contrast to the non-biodegradable coffee pods, Eco Caps take just six months to degrade.

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Business Green

APRIL 21, 2020

John Lewis is set to launch a fashion collection this Wednesday that it has dubbed the "most sustainable womenswear offering" it has ever created. Mother of Pearl creative director Amy Powney said in a statement that she was proud to have launched a sustainably-produced collection nationwide.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Zara, for instance, is one of the biggest fashion retailers in the world. The microplastics in clothes are non-biodegradable and pollute the water. The promise of sustainability only goes so far with certain companies. Sustainability affects the environment and all people, which is why it is necessary to get involved.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Sustainability Careers. The field of sustainability in business offers many career paths, including roles in corporate, consulting, government and entrepreneurship. Some roles are very specialized and may require a degree or certification in a specific sustainability field. So how do you pursue a career in sustainability?

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Founded in 2007, New York based Ecovative Design leverages the naturally binding properties of mycelium — mushroom’s root structure — in several sustainable materials. Loliware was founded in 2016 in pursuit of "a radical leap towards [a sustainable packaging] future." Turning algae into straws that are 'designed to disappear'.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

The World Needs a More Sustainable Fashion Industry. Sustainable fashion is our only option. The future of our planet, maintaining adequate resources, and protecting human rights all depend on our toxic fashion industry evolving to a more sustainable and circular fashion industry. Demand for Sustainable Fashion.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Whether you buy a sustainable set of freezer storage containers , a solar charger for their phone or any of the other items listed below, your friend is sure to love it. Eco-friendly reusable bags are made from sustainable materials like organic cotton or jute, and they come in a variety of sizes to suit any need. Beeswax Wrap.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Switch to sustainable viscose material could save 200 tonnes of plastic each year, according to retailer.

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Better Ventures

JANUARY 10, 2023

The UN has declared that “the only way to make fashion sustainable is to end the throwaway culture.” That’s 16x faster than traditional retail. Younger generations including millennials and Gen Z are driving this trend, with 45% refusing to buy from non-sustainable brands.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Waste and sustainability, although a hot topic of discussion and concern, has moved even further up the political, economic and public agenda recently. For example, McDonald’s paper straws that are not recyclable , and biodegradable cups that require segregated collection and specific environments to be composted.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Sustainable Fashion Starts With Eliminating Toxic Fast Fashion. The use of toxic chemicals threatens the progress of creating a truly sustainable fashion industry. Understanding the toxic fast fashion industry and challenges is the first step in getting to a sustainable fashion industry. The Story of Fast Fashion.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 11, 2021

One of the main barriers many individuals face when choosing to live more sustainably is the cost of environmentally friendly products. Siempre Eco aims to provide people with sustainable and affordable alternatives for daily use and self-care items. Siempre Eco is the new wallet-friendly sustainability brand.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 24, 2022

The cradle-to-cradle concept needs to take into account the shipping of a product from the producer, through to the retailer, and onto the consumer – a process which often involves significant quantities of expensive packaging materials. BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING PEANUTS. Similar U.S. They are also less expensive. Click to Access.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Sustainability Careers. The field of sustainability in business offers many career paths, including roles in corporate, consulting, government and entrepreneurship. Some roles are very specialized and may require a degree or certification in a specific sustainability field. So how do you pursue a career in sustainability?

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

If your business is working to become a more sustainable company, that requires you to look at what products you buy and bring into the workspace. As a green certified business committed to sustainability, Greenerprinter uses only the lowest VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) inks and works to minimize the release of VOCs into the atmosphere.

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Business Green

AUGUST 24, 2020

The government's proposals for a sweeping new plastics tax were placed under renewed scrutiny last week, with companies working to develop sustainable packaging alternatives warning that the tax risked penalising their efforts to stem the rising tide of plastic pollution.

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Business Green

JUNE 21, 2021

The retailer's decision to reintroduce glass milk bottles was announced just a day before rival Aldi pledged to eliminate single-use plastic from its own-brand tea bags by the end of this year, unveiling plans to remove all outer plastic packaging from its range and switch the oil-based plastic sealing on tea bags to biodegradable alternatives. "By

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Business Green

AUGUST 11, 2020

Not only did they launch a new sustainable baby care product company in the midst of a global pandemic, but they had their first child, a baby boy called Ezra. "It In contrast, Pura's wipes are 100 per cent compostable and 100 per cent biodegradable - meaning they can go in compost and will biodegrade on landfill.

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EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Even if a product arrives at your doorstep from an electric-powered delivery van, and is wrapped in biodegradable packaging, there’s no guarantee that the product itself is safe for the planet and for human health. We’re seeing more companies touting their products as “sustainable”, “environmentally friendly” or “clean”.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Eco-friendly clothing, bedding and bath items Little Lentil Clothing is “dedicated to leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible” by offering organic, natural and sustainable clothes for children. Its packaging is even derived from 100 percent reusable, recyclable or biodegradable materials.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The supermarket confirmed yesterday that it was introducing the ban to allow customers to shop more sustainability over the Christmas period, but emphasised the move would extend beyond the festive season and apply to non-seasonal lines as well.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 26, 2021

Ecologyst has created a truly transparent clothing company where the retail, factory and warehouse spaces are all in the same location. The Ecologyst brand is known throughout Canada for creating sustainable fashion. The clothing uses 100% all-natural, biodegradable materials like merino wool and cotton.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Check out our guide below to give every friend on your list the gift of sustainability this holiday season. Headphones The stylish headphones from House of Marley are made from sustainable materials such as FSC-certified wood , stainless steel, recyclable aluminum and soft natural leather. Not into the headphone idea?

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Still others are driving sustainability at nonprofit organizations and consultancies. We’d like to express our appreciation to the World Business Council for Sustainable Business and Net Impact for helping to cast a global net for this year’s nominees. Angelini was instrumental in setting two signature goals for 2030.

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EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A new report from EDF and Sustainable Public Affairs showcases case studies on how companies are acting on climate goals, while growing profits. Novamont is an Italian company B Corp certified leader in the production of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics from renewable resources. It operates over 900 stores worldwide.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Sustainable Fashion Starts With Eliminating Toxic Fast Fashion. The use of toxic chemicals threatens the progress of creating a truly sustainable fashion industry. Understanding the toxic fast fashion industry and challenges is the first step in getting to a sustainable fashion industry. The Story of Fast Fashion.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

CLUBZERO partners with food retailers and caterers to provide recyclable packaging, which results in up to 50 per cent less CO2 than plastic coated boxes. The packaging is then collected via booking on the CLUBZERO app or dropped off at assigned locations so it can be re-used.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The supermarket confirmed yesterday that it was introducing the ban to allow customers to shop more sustainability over the Christmas period, but emphasised the move would extend beyond the festive season and apply to non-seasonal lines as well.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 1, 2020

Wherever you are on your sustainable living journey, we’ve got some ideas for how to lower your carbon footprint and enhance your sense of commitment to the planet. But each product contributes to emissions from sourcing materials, manufacturing, transporting, maintaining warehouse and retail space and disposing of post-consumer waste.

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