DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2024

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would dramatically cut the amount and toxicity of plastic garbage New Yorkers throw away by targeting the source. It would reduce plastic packaging in New York by half over the next 12 years, and it would prevent a slew of toxic chemicals from being used in those materials. “The

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GreenBiz

JUNE 8, 2021

Seafood stand-ins not only promise a low carbon footprint, they seek to serve people with dietary restrictions. If the sourcing is done carefully, fake fish also should be devoid of the mercury and microplastics that can stem from ocean plastic pollution. Here in random order are some key companies making waves in alt-seafood: Nestlé.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Single-use plastics in gift packaging contribute to exacerbate the plastic pollution of our environment. As of 2018, the amount of not recycled plastic packaging produced only in the UK at Christmas weighed nearly as much as 215,000 polar bears. It often has plastic coatings and microplastics-made glitter on it.

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Elemental Excelerator

APRIL 21, 2022

For example: Dimensional Energy is engineering a sustainable aviation fuel called syngas using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. Matter has designed sophisticated filters to keep microplastics out of our waterways, protecting public health and ecosystems crucial for reducing carbon emissions.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The fully biodegradable and compostable packaging innovation has been developed in Edinburgh with support from Innovate UK and Sky Ocean Ventures. Moreover, the carbon footprint of the bottle is 44 per cent smaller than a regular plastic one, it claims.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2021

Smiling Rocks’ Carbon For Carbon initiative has already planted more than 84,000 trees. All Habit cosmetics are vegan and come in sustainable packaging. It uses loose-leaf teas , which avoid the waste and microplastics caused by teabags. So with Habit, my goal was to create the all-around best clean makeup products.”

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EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It produces over two million tons of low carbon cement annually and is responsible for around 10-15% of the cement supply in the markets in which it operates. Figure 2: Group carbon footprint by ton of product Steel industry decarbonization The steel sector’s direct and indirect emissions represent 7% of CO2 emissions globally.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

The development of bioplastics – plastics that are biodegradable and made of natural materials – provides businesses with eco-friendly alternatives for packaging and products, especially single-use items that contribute a lot of waste. Not to mention petroleum-based plastics are only draining our finite supply of fossil fuels.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Existing and proven circular economy technologies and approaches are crucial in the immediate term, but additional technologies and innovations such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) and plant-based plastics will also need developing and scaling in the coming years if long-term climate and plastic waste goals are to be met, it states.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

” These self-contained operations are designed to address concerns about wastewater discharges in coastal waters, as well as concerns over viruses, parasites and microplastics that plague ocean and coastal operations. The downside: They are incredibly capital-intensive, costing millions to get up and running. Among the emerging U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Eco friendly retail packaging guide. In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Over 90% of the plastics found in the ocean is comprised of microplastics, which commonly end up ingested by aquatic animals, often killing them through choking or toxicity. This stamina allows companies to package and transport more product using less material.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2020

For example, facilities that adopt cleaning products in powder or concentrate, in reusable containers, could shrink their shipping costs and carbon footprint while increasing profit margins. But they will find plenty of low-hanging fruit that can reduce operating and capital costs. Chief marketing officers.

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Elemental Excelerator

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From zero-emissions jet fuel to carbon-sequestering robots to a solution for the world’s most potent greenhouse gas, these are not incremental steps. Preserving our soils, forests, and ecosystems is vital to sequestering carbon and feeding a growing population. The Better Packaging Co. Design out waste.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

The carbon footprint of a business is the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions released by an organization. More and more businesses are disclosing their carbon footprint due to increased stakeholder pressure and as a response to climate change. . 18 ways business leaders can lower their carbon footprint .

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Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

The Action Plan also aims to restrict single-use products and packaging, halt shipments of waste outside the EU, ban the destruction of unsold durable goods, provide consumers with more reliable information on the sustainability of products and packaging, and offer stronger 'right to repair' rules.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

The carbon footprint of a business is the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions released by an organization. More and more businesses are disclosing their carbon footprint due to increased stakeholder pressure and as a response to climate change. . 18 ways business leaders can lower their carbon footprint .

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 8, 2021

Seafood stand-ins not only promise a low carbon footprint, they seek to serve people with dietary restrictions. If the sourcing is done carefully, fake fish also should be devoid of the mercury and microplastics that can stem from ocean plastic pollution. I honestly thought I was eating conventional shrimp when I took a bite of it.

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Business Green

AUGUST 11, 2020

With 90 per cent of wet wipes in the UK made from plastic, the products boast carbon intensive production processes. And in order to make this clear to consumers, the company has developed a proprietary 'traffic light' labelling system on its packaging that allows consumers to gauge the wipes' sustainability credentials at a glance. "We

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Bubble wrap , packing peanuts and other plastic loose fill packaging. This in turn, conserves natural resources, saves energy and reduces carbon emissions. Prevents plastics from breaking down into microplastics that can bioaccumulate up the food chain. Plastic bags. Aluminum foil.

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Business Green

AUGUST 28, 2020

For example, facilities that adopt cleaning products in powder or concentrate, in reusable containers, could shrink their shipping costs and carbon footprint while increasing profit margins. But they will find plenty of low-hanging fruit that can reduce operating and capital costs. Chief marketing officers.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

They are carbon-based, found within nature, and derived from renewable sources. For instance, polyethylene plastic bags will decompose over 20 years to produce microplastics that remain in the environment. These facilities measure and manage inputs of water, air, carbon, and nitrogen-rich materials. Biobased definition.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 28, 2021

Video conferencing and web collaboration software is changing how companies operate their business while lowering their carbon footprint. million tons less of carbon dioxide than it did before COVID-19. Disruptive Software That Fights Climate Change. Remote Work Software Reduces GHG Emissions. Europe is expected to emit 388.8

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