Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

Our friends at Ethical.net continue to explore sustainable funeral options, including green burials, coffins, burial sites, wakes and more. A sustainable, natural burial differs from a traditional burial in involving no embalming. A number of natural, biodegradable coffins and shrouds are explored below.) Wicker coffins.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Light bulbs and lamp shades go together like peanut butter and jelly so when Plumen had an idea for a natural looking shade, they turned to designer Luke Deering with very specific goals in mind: make it elegant and make it sustainable. This process streamlines the manufacturing and supports the sustainability goals of the project too.

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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. 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. What a cool way to show off your company name and commitment to sustainability!

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 13, 2020

For this year’s Bangkok Design Week, which took place in February 2020, Thai design firm Plural Designs created the Everlasting Forest Pavilion, a temporary, tunnel-like structure built of biodegradable materials that promotes sustainable ideas and products to the public. The pavilion also includes a rest zone.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2019

To combat some of this waste, try your hand at decking the halls with DIY, zero-waste decor from November all the way through the new year. While most of this waste comes from gift packaging and shopping (if you haven’t already switched to reusable bags, now is the time to start!), Not to mention, they look great, too!

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 17, 2020

As for Archivist, a sustainable clothing company, its business plan counts on being disruptive in the name of fashion and corporate responsibility. The answer inspired a campaign to turn used bedding into sustainable fashion. While there may be minor defects in the fabric, the team aims to minimize cut-off waste.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

The Playbook for Becoming a Sustainable Business. If your company is working toward improving its sustainability performance, you need a strategy, plan and roadmap. There are ten steps we’ve defined at Green Business Bureau to gear your company’s purpose, culture, focus and actions towards sustainability.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Related: 9 sustainable living tips to take from our grandparents Aprons At the grill or over the stove, aprons take a beating. Even better, linen is completely biodegradable. The mill sells by-products to the dairy industry, and there is nearly zero waste in the Semolina Pasta kitchen.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Improper waste management allows plastic waste to leak from landfills and enter waterways. Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Related: Eco-friendly subscription boxes to gift this holiday season JOCO reusable, glass coffee cups JOCO has been a strong advocate for the “Refuse all plastic, stop disposable waste” message. Recycled glass artworks Upcycling glass is a good way to minimize waste and create eco-art for all to enjoy. The Humble Co.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 26, 2019

For folks who read — and write — about sustainability, dire projections are revealed every day. 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.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Do you think addressing food waste in the office is too much of a bother? Doesn’t most waste happen in our households, restaurants and other food institutions? Reports show that most of America’s food waste comes from consumers – of which 60% makes up the workforce. How to Prevent Food Waste in the Workplace.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

Petite Lucette Launches a Sustainable and Circular Fashion Brand . Launched in 2014, Petite Lucette is a sustainable and circular fashion brand founded by French sisters, Anaïs and Clémence. They even upcycle fabric scraps into accessories to reduce the millions of tons of textile waste that enter landfills each year.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Happening worldwide on September 17th, World Cleanup Day is one of the largest civic movements in which nations unite to reduce trash and mismanaged waste. By 2050 , global municipal solid waste is expected to rise by ~70% and reach a massive 3.4 Conduct a Waste Audit. Educate Staff on Sustainable Waste Management Practices.

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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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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 7, 2022

Telecommuting can contribute to global energy conservation efforts and reduce the volumes of non-biodegradable office waste. However, meaningful sustainability doesn’t happen passively. Look at what you can change to enhance the sustainable potential of your remote workplace. How To Create A Greener Home Office.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 24, 2022

By demanding less office space, telecommuting can positively contribute to global energy conservation efforts and reduce the volumes of non-biodegradable office waste. Yet, one key consideration you need to think about is how advanced technology and digital tools can be used to bolster your sustainability efforts for your home office.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 7, 2022

Telecommuting can contribute to global energy conservation efforts and reduce the volumes of non-biodegradable office waste. However, meaningful sustainability doesn’t happen passively. Look at what you can change to enhance the sustainable potential of your remote workplace. Update Your Green Home Office.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. We explain our current waste crisis in detail, before defining an effective business waste management strategy to reduce packaging waste. That is, 17.6

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Rok espresso machine Chances are, you have more than one coffee-lover in the office, so we just had to include this zero-waste and zero-energy espresso machine by Rok. Package Free makes a zero-waste lunch kit complete with a silicone sandwich bag, organic cloth napkin, a bamboo cutlery set and an airtight stainless steel container.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Whether your goal is to find natural materials, support small businesses, ensure Fair Trade, limit waste, or all of the above, we’ve got some gift ideas for the special person in your life. Shoes are constructed with durability in mind, and the company minimizes waste with zero cutoff leftovers. Enter Paper Shoot Camera. Nena and Co.

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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. Depending on what your gift recipient is into, you can choose from books about everything from zero-waste cooking and vegetarianism to vegan recipes and ethical cooking. Sustainable holiday gift ideas for your friends.

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Green Tech Challenge

MARCH 1, 2019

This article might come off as a darker note of the feel-good vibes of sustainable innovation - bear with me, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. It has become an inevitable trend that mainstream brands are joining the campaign of being environmental-friendly and sustainability-conscious - or at least more and more join the masquerade.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Related: Papermelon makes sustainable jewelry from upcycled paper At first glance, the front covers reflect the natural elements and color palettes of the planet. It also provides sustainable opportunities for jobs and economic growth. It means that the area is monitored to maintain biodiversity and replanting schedules.

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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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AGreenLiving

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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