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5 opportunities of a circular economy

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More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. Use of resources has tripled (automatic PDF download) since 1970 and could double again by 2050 if business continues as usual.

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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

Onyx and Green , another eco-friendly office supply brand, manufactures a diversity of products made from sustainable and recycled materials such as sugarcane paper notebooks, recycled rubber erasers, refillable coffee bean ballpoint pens and much more. Download Now. For the Entrepreneurs. For the Fashionistas.

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5 opportunities of a circular economy

AGreenLiving

5 opportunities of a circular economy David McGinty Fri, 03/05/2021 – 00:12 More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. percent gets collected and recycled.

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How to safely dispose contaminated gloves, masks, wipes and more

AGreenLiving

So, here are some recommendations, which are both safer for public health and better for our planet, on what to do with used gloves, masks, disinfectants, wipes, paper towels and more. Masks Another prevalent countermeasure against COVID-19’s spread is wearing masks, for which the World Health Organization (WHO) offers downloadable tutorials.

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Recycling in the Office: The In’s and Out’s of Setting Up an At-Work Recycling Program

Green Business Bureau

South Carolina Materials Exchange operated by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Download Now. Common Challenges to Recycling in the Office. Recycling might seem like a no-brainer but there are some obstacles to company-wide recycling programs. Combats Landfill Waste.

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