Remove Carbon-negative Remove Packaging Remove Recycling Remove Upcycling
article thumbnail

Sustainable Manufacturing: How to Create a Sustainable Warehouse and Green Factory

Green Business Bureau

The good news is that new technologies and methods have come about making it possible for the manufacturing industry to reduce its environmental footprint through energy conservation , alternative packaging, and smarter storage and organization (amongst other solutions). Tip #3: Use alternative and sustainable packaging solutions.

article thumbnail

BIPOC Entrepreneurs Present their Climatetech Solutions at ACCEL Showcase

Greentown Labs

DRINKICKS DrinKicks is developing sneakers made from food waste and recycled materials in an effort to engage the sneaker-enthusiast community in circularity. gigatons of carbon by 2050 (through supporting the use of renewables) and can sequester 2.2 megatons of carbon in the same period. During ACCEL, florrent raised a $2.1M

Startups 120
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing

AGreenLiving

Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth. As an additional sustainability feature, Valani uses recycled materials as well as straw, hemp and jute for its packaging.

article thumbnail

Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing

AGreenLiving

Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth. As an additional sustainability feature, Valani uses recycled materials as well as straw, hemp and jute for its packaging.

article thumbnail

How to Create a Sustainability Program: A 10 Step Guide To Creating a Purpose-Driven Business

Green Business Bureau

Environmental and social disruptions cause a negative brand reputation (note BP’s 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill ). Examples could be switching to LED lights, notifying employees to turn off equipment, and installing more recycling bins. Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g.

article thumbnail

Vodka made from captured carbon dioxide? That’s the spirit.

Grist

It’s vodka, made without any potatoes or grains, and the key ingredients are hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide. Last year, global carbon emissions hit an all-time high of 40.9 But all that carbon doesn’t have to wind up in the atmosphere. Carbon doesn’t necessarily come free, in terms of its environmental burden,” Dunn said.

Carbon 62
article thumbnail

Your guide to sustainable holiday gifts for parents

AGreenLiving

Related: The sustainable wardrobe: it’s more accessible than you think Hand-woven baskets Help your parents decorate with a cute artisan gift like Lola & Mawu baskets made from upcycled vintage indigo fabric and natural undyed straw. The company is carbon negative, so you can feel even better about your sustainable purchase!