Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. It’s because they need specific manmade conditions to biodegrade, and many degrade into microplastics, which contaminate our oceans and food chain for centuries”.
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 1, 2023
Whether you’re a happy-go-lucky ‘wish-cycler’ – tossing waste in the hope it can be recycled – or one who routinely agonizes over different diameters of plastic wrapping, there’s no harm in picking up a clearer understanding of the whole process. Cardboard that is covered in food or fats is deemed non-recyclable.
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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.
Green Business Bureau
JULY 4, 2022
Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Natural fibers take very little time to biodegrade relative to their synthetic counterparts, making them the more environmentally friendly textile choice. Tip #2: Reduce textile waste.
Better Ventures
JANUARY 10, 2023
From materials, supply chains, production, and waste, the fashion and apparel industries create an estimated 92 million tons of waste each year and contribute 4–10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s 16x faster than traditional retail. So what does that mean?
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.
Green Business Bureau
AUGUST 6, 2021
But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. Improving data center energy efficiency helps cut down on energy waste, supports cyber security and avoids technical failures, thus creating financial savings and aiding the planet.
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