Business Green

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

New design reduces carbon footprint of classic Dr.BEST toothbrush by 50 per cent, with remaining emissions are set to be offset through a community project in Madagascar. Whilst this product achieves carbon neutral status by offsetting, we are working to develop future solutions that do not require offsetting," he added.

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Business Green

APRIL 14, 2020

Korean technology giant's solar panel manufacturing arm pledges to become carbon neutral by 2030. LG Solar has set its sights on becoming carbon neutral across all its operational activities by 2030, as part of a package of environmental measures announced by the solar panel manufacturer today.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

GE Renewable Energy announced a plan Tuesday to produce zero waste wind turbine blades by 2030. The plan will be carried out by LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy subsidiary, which will aim to deliver no excess manufacturing materials and packaging to landfills and incineration without energy recovery. Follow @EngelsAngle.

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Business Green

MARCH 18, 2021

Today we celebrate Global Recycling Day, March 18th. But it is also a significant moment for us at Dow, as a plastics manufacturer, to reflect on what recycling means for us and our future. To achieve our carbon reduction targets, incremental improvements are no longer enough. A radical redesign. This is unacceptable.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Lighting giant Signify has today announced a series of sustainability milestones, claiming it has achieved 'carbon neutral' status for its global operations, which it said are now also powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity.

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Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

Company becomes first jewellery firm to join Science Based Targets Initiative with pledge to become 'carbon neutral' by 2025. Specifically, the Denmark-headquartered company said it has set a target to become 'carbon neutral' across its own options by 2025.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

All these proposals fall under the purview of the European Green Deal, first approved in 2020, whose goal is to achieve incremental sustainable growth so that Europe becomes the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Green Deal legislation has proven most adaptable to the times.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

VIBES is a partnership between the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), The Scottish Government, Energy Saving Trust, Highland & Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Water, Zero Waste Scotland and NatureScot. It is also now targeting becoming a net carbon neutral business.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials. Also, don’t overlook the power of incentivizing.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

To be classed as net zero, a company must achieve a balance between the carbon it emits into the atmosphere and the carbon it removes. The company has already installed solar panels on its premises and is the first UK company to trial using recycled bottles to manufacture door vinyl. Coffee and TV.

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Business Green

AUGUST 31, 2022

Reducing waste throughout the value chain. Waste and loss is still one of the challenges prevalent in the food and beverage industry. According to the FAO , an estimated 30 per cent of food produced for human consumption globally is lost or wasted. Innovation in food production. Sustainable materials.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 29, 2020

All items are packaged using eco-friendly filler that is reusable and recyclable. Perhaps the most notable nod to the planet is the company’s dedication to using only recycled gems. All silver necklaces are also made from 100% recycled metal. The company hopes to become zero-waste , 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. This article includes several eco-friendly office products and supplies that will lower your carbon footprint. 100% of HP’s original ink cartridges contain 5% – 45% post-consumer or post-industrial recycled plastic.

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Energy Innovation

MARCH 8, 2023

Emissions from farm to table to landfill Emissions are generated at every stage of the food system, from the production of food on farms to transport and refrigeration to processing and packaging to consumer dietary choices and, ultimately, to food waste. household food waste can be the largest source of food loss emissions.

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Business Green

AUGUST 10, 2021

New uniform made from recycled plastic bottles aims to help airline curb its supply chain impacts. EasyJet has this week debuted new uniforms for its cabin crew and pilots made from recycled plastic bottles, as the airline giant steps up efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its supply chain.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The pouch is recyclable in most European markets, the firm said, apart from in Belgium, Ireland, and Switzerland. We have committed to enable and inspire responsible consumption through innovation on our product and packaging," she said. It's no longer about if or what we can do, but how quickly we can do it.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Sainsbury's said that as part of its new Scope 3 target it will work with selected suppliers to set their own Scope 1 and 2 carbon reduction targets, encouraging them to sign up to industry disclosure initiatives such as CDP and the Higg Index.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Iceland Foods has announced it will offset its plastic footprint as it works towards becoming plastic-free across its own label packaging. The programme will fund and establish community and municipal plastic waste collection projects and the environmental interception of nature-bound plastics in developing countries with high waste leakage.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. Nearly a century ago, Ecolab sold dishwasher soap with a dispenser described as its first effort to reduce waste.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Such a massive industry has the potential to have an extensive environmental impact, from production, to the waste cycle. Smartphone manufacturers are showing signs of accountability through efforts to incorporate recycled materials into product design and work towards carbon neutrality.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 15, 2020

This move will also decrease packaging, “further reducing carbon emissions and avoiding the mining and use of precious materials, which enables smaller and lighter packaging, and allows for 70 percent more boxes to be shipped on a pallet,” Apple said in an announcement. Apple Via The Verge Image via Andreas Haslinger.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation.

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Business Green

JULY 21, 2020

The Prime Minister has marked his first year in office by unveiling a £350m green funding package today to support efforts to drive down carbon emissions from heavy industry, construction, space and transport, touting the move as a bid to "fuel a green, sustainable recovery" from the Covid-19 crisis.

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Business Green

MARCH 14, 2022

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended the government introduce legislative definitions for terms such as 'recyclable' and 'carbon neutral', in a bid to cut down on misleading green claims on consumer products' marketing material and packaging.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There’s a new kid on the block of sustainability claims being made by businesses: “plastic neutrality.” And, much like the market for carbon offsets, it’s messy. The new term “plastic neutrality” is being used to convey that a company has offset its “plastic footprint.”

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2022

From carbon emissions via the shipping, manufacturing, and order fulfillment processes, to excess packaging on the consumer end. New business owners looking to reduce waste and negate the environmental impact of their online company have plenty of tools at their disposal. Reducing waste: Tips and tricks.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

Carbon offset. Does the carbon offset provider use sound science and accounting practices to back up the claims it makes about its carbon offsets? The FTC said in December that it expects comments on 'carbon offsets' in particular for the next Green Guides. Less waste than / Less toxic than. Less than what?

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2021

If you’re a committed green business looking for eco-friendly ways to package your product, then you’ll be delighted to know the market is growing with boxing and shipping options that are reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, and made from recycled material. Eco-friendly Boxes Today: The Truth About Cardboard.

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Business Green

JANUARY 29, 2021

Achieving this would allow green hydrogen to start to reach fossil parity, representing one of the most significant achievement for zero-emission solutions and a carbon neutral planet.". kg from low cost renewable power, already within 2025. Canadian firms sign up to new Plastics Pact.

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Business Green

JULY 16, 2020

You can reserve your place at the Awards and secure access to accompanying marketing and promotional packages at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2020 website. Leeds by Example - Hubbub, Ecosurety, Leeds City Council, and Zero Waste Leeds. Delphis Eco - Recycled Plastic Rating. Just-Clear - Commoditising the Waste Stream.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Tetra Pak announces global recycling capacity push. Packaging giant Tetra Pak this week announced that it has co-invested over €11.5m with recyclers and industry players in recent months, to help set up four completely new recycling solutions for carton packages in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and Australia.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As a company, Google claims to be carbon neutral since 2007 and has set a goal to be carbon-free by 2030. Carpet made from recycled materials and energy-efficient lighting illuminate the focus on eco-friendly interior design.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It’s been a carbon-neutral company since 2017, and both the corporate headquarters and distribution center went zero-waste the same year. It’s working on installing renewable energy systems at every location and has plans to be a zero-waste corporation worldwide by 2025. All products are vegan and cruelty-free.

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Unsustainable

JUNE 17, 2020

Normally, the stems and leaves become unproductive waste with over 1 billion kilograms thrown out year. This makes it easier to separate them from the waste areas of the plant. Uses: The outer fibers are coarser, yet are perfect for making bags, packaging material, and paper. It is naturally water-, fire-, and tear-resistant.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 28, 2021

Footwear is a major source of post-consumer waste. Another daily-use product, coffee, also contributes to environmental waste to the tune of around 25 billion kilograms annually. The process minimizes coffee waste by diverting it from the waste stream, and it reduces carbon dioxide and methane emissions.

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Green Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

Green Technology’s Leadership Awards aim to recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon footprints in various sectors. The award was accepted by Joel Griffith, DGS and the O Street team.

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