AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Slated for completion in summer 2021, the new extension will be entirely built, clad and insulated with timber materials for a carbon-neutral footprint. The hotel wing will incorporate upcycled materials from construction offcuts for the furnishings and surfaces.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 7, 2021

KAJ Hotel technically has no footprint, perched over the edge of the harbor, but it also avoids a heavy carbon footprint with the use of reclaimed materials. Window frames were upcycled from the previous Danish Defense Command building.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth. As an additional sustainability feature, Valani uses recycled materials as well as straw, hemp and jute for its packaging.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It said successful products should be quantifiably more sustainable than existing products, such as being made with more recycled or upcycled materials, made with reduced carbon emissions, or able to help consumers reduce, reuse, or recycle materials.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 29, 2020

Related: This jewelry is made with upcycled gold from Dell computers Sustainable practices have always been at the heart of the company. All silver necklaces are also made from 100% recycled metal. The company maintained carbon neutrality throughout 2018 and 2019 with these decisions plus its commitment to carbon offsetting.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth. As an additional sustainability feature, Valani uses recycled materials as well as straw, hemp and jute for its packaging.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

We love that you love the planet, so we’ve put together some ideas of ways to enjoy the season without leaving behind a Sasquatch-sized carbon footprint. For example, select bracelets made from ocean plastic, shoes or sunglasses made from coffee grounds or indoor gardens sourced from recycled plastic. Images via Shutterstock.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2021

Traditional construction, home improvement and interior design are fraught with waste , chemicals and carbon release. While these clients wanted to look out for the health of children in the space, they also wanted to pay attention to the health of the planet by avoiding waste and upcycling where possible.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 13, 2020

Related: Futuristic Safezone Shelter battles air pollution in Thailand with a green oasis The first zone visitors encounter is the Green Economy, which introduces a variety of eco-friendly materials including lightweight fiber rebar, or glass-fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), as a durable and low-carbon alternative building material to steel.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 28, 2021

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. Called XpreSole Panto, the boots are available in high-top or low-top options made with upcycled coffee grounds collected from local coffee shops in Taiwan.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Keeping batteries and their constituent metals in circulation for as long as possible not only reduces the economy's dependency on environmentally harmful mining practices, but it provides battery mineral-scarce countries like the UK with a steady, low-carbon stream of metals that reduce its reliance on volatile supply chains.

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Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

Rearing livestock has water, land use and carbon impacts, and the leather tanning process can be polluting. It also can take the form of investing in emerging recycled materials or bio-based leather alternatives — new materials made from inputs such as collagen, cork and pineapple are in development.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

The new range of clothes is made exclusively from recycled, renewable or 'innovative' materials, with the online retail giant claiming the collection has been created to test a range of "circular" or "sustainable" technologies and textiles that could eventually become mainstays of the fashion industry of the future.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

Activities: Challenges to reduce household waste, workshops on upcycling and zero-waste living, and community events to share tips and experiences. Start by choosing products with minimal packaging or those packaged in recyclable materials. For home parties or picnics, opt for compostable plates and utensils.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? Tip #15 – Repurpose or reuse scraps from your manufacturing process : Upcycling is a process that takes old materials, and makes something new and useful out of those materials.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Just as you have blue bins for recyclable materials, brown bins are meant only for organic materials. Composting converts organic waste into soil carbon, averting landfill methane emissions in the process. Here are some useful tips: Simple and effective ways to manage food scraps and prevent ‘yuckiness’. Get a brown bin.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

Textiles are at the top, along with aluminum, as the highest greenhouse gas emitters per unit of material.The fashion industry produces an estimated 8-10% of annual, global carbon emissions (4-5 billion tons). A substantial amount of the high carbon footprint is associated with the source of energy for production.

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