Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. Renewable, recycled or upcycled. Additional Resources.

Building Energy Monitoring 148

Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Sustainability Recycling 148

GreenTech Gazette

AUGUST 21, 2020

European fashion outlet H&M has come under fire from critics who accused the brand of greenwashing after pairing with Swedish company Re:newcell to create more sustainable upcycled clothes from a circulose / viscose blend. EcoLogic Studio.

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Innovation Business Energy Monitoring Fashion Building Energy Monitoring 52

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

a sofa that upcycles 200 plastic water bottles) and renewable sugar-based packaging. Choose native plants, especially those that attract pollinators and support biodiversity. Here are some eco-friendly landscaping products for your business. First, let’s talk vegetation.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It also launched a Corporate Fiber and Materials Benchmark to help the fashion and textile industry take action on biodiversity. Microsoft is building a ‘Planetary Computer’ to protect biodiversity. Collecting uneaten food or unsellable produce for distribution to those in need is one activity that accelerated during the pandemic.

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Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Fashion Upcycling 545

Business Green

APRIL 3, 2022

And R:evolve Recycle in Glasgow, a volunteer-run ‘store' where people can swap their unwanted clothes for new ones, or learn how to repair and upcycle them - can signpost their services. For the fashion industry, clearer information on where to recycle clothes will be one step towards a cleaner future - but there's much more work to do.

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Fashion Recycling Recycling Carbon-neutral 36

Grist

APRIL 17, 2024

And as coffee growers venture into new regions, they’ll tear down more trees, threatening biodiversity and transforming even more forests from carbon sinks into carbon sources. Minus also uses fermentation to bring coffee-like flavors out of “upcycled pits, roots, and seeds.” per pound in 2022.

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Startups Agriculture Climate change Upcycling 54

AGreenLiving

JUNE 4, 2021

These emissions, together with the biodiversity damages caused by fertilizer runoff, have spurred a race to commercialize low-impact alternatives. One option is to deploy microbes that grab nitrogen from the air and add it to soils, a route pioneered by first movers such as Pivot Bio.

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Startups Soil Upcycling Technology 28

AGreenLiving

JUNE 4, 2021

These emissions, together with the biodiversity damages caused by fertilizer runoff, have spurred a race to commercialize low-impact alternatives. One option is to deploy microbes that grab nitrogen from the air and add it to soils, a route pioneered by first movers such as Pivot Bio.

Startups 28

Startups Soil Upcycling Technology 28

Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

Work with key suppliers and other stakeholders in at-risk areas to implement targets related to maintaining biodiversity or managing land, and ensure you're aligned on approaches to animal welfare. Gucci-Up upcycles waste leather generated during the production process, amounting to the reuse of 11 tons of leather scraps in 2018.

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Low Impact

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

I was teaching in higher ed, but also running an upcycling dressmaking business. They’re planted as mono-crops though, so also not ideal for biodiversity etc. Just a bit about you – what were you doing before this? what made you want to change and how did you learn how to do it?

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Education Sustainability Upcycling Biodiversity 95

AGreenLiving

MAY 3, 2021

This system was used during Earth Month to help manage the company’s “30 Acts for 30 Days” campaign, which challenged employees to complete individual actions aimed at building environmental awareness such as upcycling personal items, measuring their tire pressure or setting up a composting system.

Organic 28

Organic Sustainability Upcycling Logging 28

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. Launch an upcycle station for storing old or excess office supplies and equipment that someone else could use. Can your company opt for more eco-friendly products that result in less waste at end-of-life?

Waste 147

Waste Waste Plastics Packaging 147

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Tip #15 – Repurpose or reuse scraps from your manufacturing process : Upcycling is a process that takes old materials, and makes something new and useful out of those materials. Waste and waste by-products can easily make their way into the air, soil, and water sources.

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Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

Business Green

JANUARY 18, 2021

Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. With the UN estimating up to $10bn of precious yet polluting metals are dumped around the world each year through e-waste - and rising - efforts from major electronics firms to both design-out waste and upcycle older gadgets look set to garner increasing focus in the coming years.

Energy Monitor 43

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 43

Business Green

JANUARY 18, 2021

Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. With the UN estimating up to $10bn of precious yet polluting metals are dumped around the world each year through e-waste efforts from major electronics firms to both design-out waste and upcycle older gadgets look set to garner increasing focus in the coming years.

Energy Monitor 43

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 43

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It also launched a Corporate Fiber and Materials Benchmark to help the fashion and textile industry take action on biodiversity. For example, the nonprofit Textile Exchange launched a Material Change Index , enabling manufacturers to integrate a preferred fiber and materials strategy into their products.

Carbon-negative 36

Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Fashion Upcycling 36

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 means that the area is monitored to maintain biodiversity and replanting schedules. It also provides sustainable opportunities for jobs and economic growth.

Organic 28

Organic Recycling Recycling Plastics 28

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

“Biodiversity loss can have significant direct human health impacts if ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs. Loss in biodiversity may limit discovery of potential treatments for many diseases and health problems.” ” – Biodiversity and Health , WHO.

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Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

Andrew Winston

JANUARY 4, 2023

On the global policy level, after an uninspiring climate meeting (COP27), the global convention on biodiversity produced an impressive target to protect 30% of the planet for nature. Timberland asked for your boots back for upcycling. And the EU parliament set a zero-emissions target for new cars and vans for 2035.

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Sustainability Fossil fuels Climate change Policy 88