Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2023

A project that uses insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later is being presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2023 event, a hybrid meeting being held 13-17 August. This nontoxic, biodegradable, sugar-based polymer strengthens the shell, or exoskeleton, of insects and crustaceans.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 27, 2021

Today’s common fishing practices are unsustainable and with the number of seafood eaters growing across the world, our seafood supply is readily depleting. This article discusses measures the seafood industry can take in order to limit their negative impact on our world’s oceans. Prevent Ocean Waste From Plastic Netting.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Picture: James Wheeler Many people describe fishing as a hobby and a way to get out in nature and enjoy everything it has to offer, while others head to the water in a commercial capacity to ensure restaurants and grocery stores have plenty to sell their seafood-loving customers.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This contamination poses a risk to human health as well, as we consume these seafood sources. Innovation in plastic alternatives and clean-up technologies: Research and development efforts are actively underway to engineer biodegradable and compostable alternatives to traditional plastics.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 18, 2020

With guidance from a tutor, Hughes discovered a fish processing plant called MCB Seafoods, where she took a tour to learn more. Claiming to be stronger than mainstream LDPE, MarinaTex can also become a durable, biodegradable alternative to plastic bags.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 25, 2021

Consumers want to know where their food comes from and how it is produced It is not news to anyone that consumers are increasingly interested in sustainability-marketed foods such as organic, fair trade, sustainably harvested products such as seafood, and so-called “natural” foods. This market segment grew from 14.3 percent to 16.6

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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.

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