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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q3 2022

Greentown Labs

ecoLocked converts waste biomass into biochar to create admixes that can replace a share of the cement used in concrete manufacturing, and thus sequester carbon within buildings. Carbonova Corp utilizes CO2 and methane as a feedstock to produce carbon nanofibers (CNF) that may be used in various fields such as transportation and buildings.

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The Carbon to Value Initiative Announces Year Two Startup Cohort for Carbontech Accelerator Program

Greentown Labs

Carbon Upcycling Technologies (Calgary, Canada) utilizes point-source CO2 and mineralizes it with waste materials to create supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) that can be used in building materials. develops polymers for gas separation, enabling membrane-based carbon capture applications. Somerville, Mass.

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Style & Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Decor Tips to Upgrade Your Space

Green Business Bureau

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. 2) The best way to reduce your carbon footprint (and minimize waste) when decorating is to feed the circular economy and buy pre-loved furniture. Upcycle Items You Already Own. Opt for Quality Over Quantity.

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4 Ways to Reduce Waste In Your Own Home

The Environmental Blog

Methane, which is released as organic matter in landfill decomposes, traps up to 20 times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Upcycle your furniture. There are no limits to what you can create when you upcycle. Anyone can join the upcycling revolution – so why not begin now?

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XpreSole Panto waterproof boots are made from coffee grounds

AGreenLiving

Scientists recognize that while coffee grounds seem harmless, when in the landfill they actually release methane gas, which has a greenhouse effect 28 times higher than carbon dioxide. The process minimizes coffee waste by diverting it from the waste stream, and it reduces carbon dioxide and methane emissions.

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Meet the Startups Innovating in Experts’ Top Climatetech Areas for 2024

Greentown Labs

Circularity for critical metals and minerals Recommended to Axios’ Climate Deals by Clean Energy Ventures Carbon To Stone is developing a carbon mineralization technology coupled with high-value minerals and metals recovery. TerraFixing develops a direct-air-capture technology for cold climates using zeolite-based adsorbent materials.

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Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

Green Business Bureau

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Such waste items include dunnage , shoring, pallets, lining, transit and packing materials, plywood, paper, cardboard, wire, plastic wrapping, and steel strapping. Tip #7 – Use refillable containers for drinking and condiments : Eliminate plastic water bottles.

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