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Cool collaboration? Firms showcase SIM card made from recycled refrigerators

Envirotec Magazine

Electrical systems developer Thales and resource recovery firm Veolia have joined forces to create what is seemingly the first eco-designed SIM card made from recycled plastic. The polymer plastic found in high concentrations in waste electrical and electronic equipment is processed at Veolia’s recycling plant in France.

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The end of 'vroom, vroom'? Mattel brings first carbon neutral electric vehicle toys to mass market

Business Green

Even toy cars are joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution , with Mattel this week unveiling the first mass market toy line to be certified as 'carbon neutral' featuring zero emission toy cars and EV charging stations. Launch of Mega Bloks Green Town range aims to encourage sustainable behaviours in children from an early age.

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Samsonite lift sustainability efforts with 'carbon neutral' pledge

Business Green

Luggage maker promises to cut carbon emissions, source 100 per cent renewable energy, and boost durability and recyclability of its products.

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6 Straightforward Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Business

The Environmental Blog

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.

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Diamonds are forever? Clutch of gem firms to draw up 'carbon neutral' roadmap

Business Green

The glittering world of the diamond industry became the latest sector to embrace a more climate-friendly future, as nine global traders and manufacturers this week committed to drawing up detailed plans to become 'carbon neutral'. A detailed plan for achieving the net zero goal will be shared by the end of Q1 2021, he added.

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Less plastic please: 'On-the-go' recycling scheme to debut at Wimbledon

Business Green

Tennis fans attending this year's tournament will be encouraged to use pop up recycling scheme to help ensure cans and bottles are recycled. The new initiative is centred around the introduction of 50 colourful new recycling bins in and around the Borough of Merton, home of the world-famous tennis club.

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Please decorate responsibly, says beverage can expert

Envirotec Magazine

Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable material, with over 75% of all the aluminium ever produced still in use today. And yet craft brewers often feel they have no choice but to contaminate aluminium beverage cans with plastic labels or shrink sleeves. Did you know?

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