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How to Run an Environmentally-Friendly and Ethically-Sourced Coffee Shop

The Environmental Blog

However, it’s no secret that some of these outlets have contributed to the increased carbon footprint across the globe. Despite the challenges faced when running an environmentally friendly and ethically-sourced coffee shop, it’s possible to do and earn a profit in the process! Use Upcycled Décor.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

Green Business Bureau

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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Glue derived from industrial bio-waste aims to make furniture recyclable

Envirotec Magazine

A new adhesive derived from materials including food waste should enable 90 percent of engineered wood products, such as furniture and construction boards, to become fully recyclable and help to develop a circular economy in this sector, says the firm marketing it. The new adhesive is claimed to be sustainable and non-toxic.

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4 Ways to Reduce Your Company’s Carbon Footprint

The Environmental Blog

In fact, a recent survey showed that 90% of Australians want to purchase sustainable and ethical products. With this in mind, take a look at these four ways to reduce your company’s carbon footprint: 1. Before you can make meaningful changes, you need to know exactly what energy you’re using and what your carbon footprint is.

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'More damaging than people realise': Almost three million households shunning food waste bins

Business Green

That is the conclusion of new research from supermarket Waitrose, which surveyed 2,000 households and found 21 per cent with access to food waste recycling still throw leftover food into the regular waste bin. A fifth of the same group said they remained sceptical about the impact food waste actually has on the environment.

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Ethical beef? Fresh range goes UK-wide with 'wildlife-friendly' red meat

Business Green

Online ethical grocer Fresh-range announces it is to expand its operations to cover England, Wales, and most of Scotland. There has been widespread coverage of the outsize environmental impact of eating lamb and beef in recent years, but now a new range of products is aiming to try and make red meat ethical again.

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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

Technological and scientific advancements have ushered in an era of efficiency, reduced waste, and better animal welfare practices. Precision feeding, for instance, customizes the diet of each bird based on its specific needs, reducing waste produced and maximizing growth efficiency.