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‘We can’t recycle our way out’

Grist

But as promising as chemical recycling and next-generation plastics may sound, experts also say some of the most realistic solutions to plastic pollution involve eliminating it from packaging as much as possible. Should packaging all be the same color of plastic to avoid dye-based contamination in recycling processes?

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This plant-based ski wax keeps nasty chemicals off the snowpack

AGreenLiving

For those looking to hit the slopes as the weather cools down, a new eco-friendly ski wax will not only help you glide through the fluffy snowpack but will also help keep the environment free of the dangerous chemicals found in most ski waxes. MountainFLOW Images via MountainFLOW.

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Daily Eco-friendly Practices: Saving the Environment while Cutting Costs

The Environmental Blog

Start by choosing products with minimal packaging or those packaged in recyclable materials. Installing a programmable thermostat can help manage heating and cooling efficiently, avoiding energy waste. Here are some of the latest innovations designed to enhance energy efficiency at home: 1.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

Toward its bid to accelerate regenerative agriculture and aid farmers, one acre and data point at a time, the company recently partnered with Microsoft on a multi-year effort to hasten innovation and boost rural broadband. It helped define fast fashion, yet is in the vanguard of circular innovations in apparel.

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Paper Shoot makes eco-friendly cameras with retro flair

AGreenLiving

The latest cool throwback camera comes with a thoughtful, eco-friendly twist. Paper Shoot is an innovative digital camera that lets you capture film-like photos. The camera kit and cases came in minimalist brown paper packaging, a definite plus for eco-conscious buyers. What is Paper Shoot?

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Bio-recycling gets fashionable with enzymes that will eat your shoes

Business Green

In the traditional recycling world, the solutions are not circular. You can recycle materials one, two, three times, and then it's over. This research was led by John McGeehan, director of the University's Centre for Enzyme Innovation , and Gregg Beckham, a senior research fellow and group leader at NREL.

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Motorcycle parts from GPR Italia are recyclable

AGreenLiving

GPR’s Impact Zero Project focuses on creating high-quality products that are efficient, recyclable and manufactured to bring their carbon footprint down to zero. Their motorcycle parts are built from 51% to 71% recycled material, and up to 88% of the product weight is recyclable, according to a video GPR produced on its Impact Zero Project.