The Environmental Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxic Substances Portal , Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, cause difficulty breathing and nausea, and damage the central nervous system and other organs. That’s why eco-friendly furniture picks are growing more popular today.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 10, 2021

As a sculptural piece, the station is sure to turn heads as its upper “cloud” expands and contracts as the internal temperature changes, almost like a living organism breathing in and out. The Nevada prototype is constructed using only recyclable materials, including polycarbonate, aluminum, cotton fabric and steel.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 4, 2020

This stylish piece of minimalist furniture is made out of recycled materials and fit for two. The special project was designed and constructed by the multiple award-winning design and architect firm, KALO. The piece, simply titled “PVC Bench,” consists of four different components.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 16, 2021

In collaboration with organizer Michelle Kalach, Vertebral is the architecture and landscaping studio behind the project. With this in mind, El Terreno includes a pavilion made from recycled materials sourced from other construction projects. The building is also 100% recyclable.

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Living Green Technology

MARCH 28, 2018

Yet these large household products are made almost entirely of recyclable materials. Recyclable Mattress Components Mattresses are a complex, multi-layered product. But, once deconstructed, the separate components can be recycled for many uses. Steel: Innerspring mattresses contain as much as 25 pounds of steel.

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Econaur

AUGUST 26, 2021

And Wood, regular cement, vinyl, and stucco are only a few examples of materials fiber cement outperforms. When creating a home or building of any kind, construction workers will opt for the most effective path. With water crises in certain areas throughout the world, using materials that reduce water usage is necessary.

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Greentown Labs

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Are there any key learnings or insights you can share from your experience leading a global organization through such challenges? With COVID, I have been struck by one thing: two years ago I significantly changed the organization of the company to better align with our customers. ER: Absolutely! Well done.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 12, 2020

Environmentally friendly recycled materials were also used for the building structure, facade, finishes and interior. By building with the existing landscape to minimize site impact, the architects were able to reduce construction costs.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 15, 2021

Vegan leather wallet – buy now Organic seasoning set If your dad’s station is at the grill, he’ll enjoy mixing up new recipes with the different flavors offered in a gift pack of seasonings. The materials are natural and recycled for a minimal environmental impact. The long-sleeve shirts come in three color options.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Familiarize yourself with local recycling programs and guidelines, ensuring that you separate recyclables from non-recyclables correctly. Composting is another excellent way to divert organic waste from landfills and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In addition to these paramount foundational elements, L’École du Fleuve (The River School) also presents a plan that relies on locally sourced, sustainable and recycled materials. The brief for the competition outlined the need for using local, renewable materials and easy, affordable construction techniques.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Construction management firm DPR Construction has recently moved into an impressive new workplace of its own making — a LEED Gold -certified facility located on the east side of Austin, Texas. Natural lighting is emphasized while materials with volatile organic compounds are limited wherever possible.

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Business Green

MAY 14, 2021

Research from World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) estimates that suppliers in eight industries - food, construction, fashion, consumer goods, electronics, automotive, professional services and freight - account for 50 per cent of global emissions. The team even reports to its chief technology officer.

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Greentown Labs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

DrinKicks (Houston, Texas) is a sneaker-themed consumer-products company that is focused on repurposing food waste and recycled materials into sustainable goods such as shoes, sports equipment, and clothing, all while educating consumers on the power of the circular economy. Its co-founders are Shivam Bhakta and Richard Swartwout.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Each unit, which can be built as a one- or two-bedroom home, is constructed in a factory using shipping containers and outfitted with ecological materials, smart home technologies and high-end furnishings all created by Mexican designers. Available to order and customize online, VMD can be fully set up and habitable in just 99 days.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2021

Traditional construction, home improvement and interior design are fraught with waste , chemicals and carbon release. The rooms are accented with artwork, rugs, bedding and baskets made from natural fibers and organic materials. It also features vegetable-tanned leather chairs, recycled glass vases and energy-efficient lighting.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Double-glazed windows, recycled glass bulk insulation batts in the roof and ceiling spaces, mud bricks and recycled concrete walls help the home maintain a comfortable temperature year-round. To make the Urban Earth House even more exceptional, the clients commissioned local artisans to add unique touches.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 24, 2021

Natural light and organic tones cover the entire interior, culminating in a central courtyard that separates the kitchen from the living room, accented with curved windows. Plus, it is completely recyclable at the end of its life. Fox Johnston Via ArchDaily Images courtesy of Brett Boardman.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Like Nestlé, Microsoft also looks at translating its goals into circular economy action in terms of designing out waste, reusing and recycling materials and products, and replenishing natural resources that it uses — three pillars reflected by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. So we see it working already.

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Unsustainable

MAY 1, 2019

The arrival of tourists feeds the construction, service, transport, telecommunication and food industries, as well as boosting light manufacturing and craft production. Label making for Vanderful Organic surf wax. from last year. Now, 13% of jobs in the country are linked to travel.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2021

Eco-friendly homes significantly benefit the environment through the use of sustainable materials in their construction. First, eco-friendly homes use low- or no-volatile organic compound (VOC) paints. However, energy efficiency is far from the only environmental benefit that they provide.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Land use and farm-stage processes (i.e. The Robinette Company.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

These lawful constructs are put in place to serve and protect the world at large and public concerns over environmental and social wellbeing are on the rise. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) provides a wealth of information on the interaction between competition law and sustainability. In the U.K.,

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Land use and farm-stage processes (i.e. The Robinette Company.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Several styles feature Better Cotton Initiative-certified or recycled cotton. Other styles incorporate recycled rubber. Shoes are constructed with durability in mind, and the company minimizes waste with zero cutoff leftovers. Each watch is packed in recycled and recyclable materials. Nena and Co.

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Unsustainable

JANUARY 27, 2020

The Directive sets recycling and recovery targets to be achieved by 2020: 50% of certain household waste should be prepared for re-use and recycling and 70% of construction and demolition waste should be re-used, recycled or recovered. Vermiculture means the using of earthworms to convert organic waste into fertilizer.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 4, 2021

One of the simplest ways to achieve this is with an interior garden or by using more organic materials in your design. Modular spaces have the ability to create a fully hybrid experience in a smaller area, but it also has environmental benefits in terms of construction as well.

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