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5 opportunities of a circular economy

GreenBiz

The circular economy concept is all about making better use of natural resources such as forests, soil, water, air, metals and minerals. Creating a circular economy for textiles means shifting to recycled and recyclable materials in order to reduce the amount of land, water and fossil fuels used to produce new clothes.

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5 opportunities of a circular economy

AGreenLiving

Make better use of finite resources The circular economy concept is all about making better use of natural resources such as forests, soil, water, air, metals and minerals. The world produces around 300 million tons of plastic waste every year, nearly equivalent to the weight of the entire human population. Take the textiles industry.

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Embracing Sustainable Living: A Guide to Establishing Eco-Friendly Practices in Canada

The Environmental Blog

Start by reducing single-use plastics and opting for reusable alternatives such as water bottles, shopping bags, and containers. Familiarize yourself with local recycling programs and guidelines, ensuring that you separate recyclables from non-recyclables correctly.

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Environmental Awareness Days in March

Green Business Bureau

Ditch the plastic gift cards and give employees experiences they’ll remember instead! Many are unaware of the dangers of improper recycling such as how food residue in containers can actually contaminate whole batches of recycled material and that not all items can be recycled even if they’re made from metal, glass, paper or plastic.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The leader in water, hygiene and energy services sells to a diverse collection of institutions such as hospitals, food and beverage providers, as well as heavy industry including power plants and plastic manufacturers. The Brazilian company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange one year ago, sells beauty and biodiversity as intertwined.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

Green Business Bureau

Waste and waste by-products can easily make their way into the air, soil, and water sources. Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? How can you reduce waste and prevent pollution?

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

AGreenLiving

The leader in water, hygiene and energy services sells to a diverse collection of institutions such as hospitals, food and beverage providers, as well as heavy industry including power plants and plastic manufacturers. The Brazilian company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange one year ago, sells beauty and biodiversity as intertwined.