The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Entanglement in plastic debris is another major threat.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

The roles of markets and consumers, education, trade, partnerships and innovation are key to driving the circular economy transition, speakers said. One of those enterprises is Ecopost, which has upcycled 5 million kilograms of plastic waste into building materials and created over 2,000 jobs for youth and women.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Digital technologies are opening up new ways for us to consume fashion without the waste or carbon footprint… . With stronger digital integration, we are rapidly seeing the need for education and new skills in the fashion workforce. In the move from physical to virtual engagement, education will be critical. "We

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sneakers made from food waste. DRINKICKS DrinKicks is developing sneakers made from food waste and recycled materials in an effort to engage the sneaker-enthusiast community in circularity. FRAKKTAL Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a synthetic plastic polymer made from fossil fuels, and it forms one of the most common types of plastics.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2019

To combat some of this waste, try your hand at decking the halls with DIY, zero-waste decor from November all the way through the new year. According to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), Americans throw out about 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day compared to the rest of the year.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Entitled Arcadia Earth , the temporary art exhibition immerses guests in a multi-sensory journey spotlighting pressing ecological issues — such as overfishing, plastic pollution, food waste, deforestation and climate change — with vivid artworks designed with upcycled and reusable materials.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

First, summarize business aspects that consume energy, water and other natural resources, generate waste, impact the environment and contribute to climate change. How much do we waste? Do we use plastic bottles for water? Are we composting food waste? Waste : What waste do we produce and where does it come from?

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2021

Traditional construction, home improvement and interior design are fraught with waste , chemicals and carbon release. Reiner brings an interesting background to the profession, with educational and practical experience in interior decorating as well as a degree in environmental science and a Master’s of Marine Science and Management.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Plastic pollution is a major climate threat and now there’s a unique solution. It is the world’s first mobile industrial-grade plastic trash upcycling platform. The Trashpresso unit can turn single-use plastic, metal and glass into building materials, fabrics, furniture and fixtures.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Happening worldwide on September 17th, World Cleanup Day is one of the largest civic movements in which nations unite to reduce trash and mismanaged waste. By 2050 , global municipal solid waste is expected to rise by ~70% and reach a massive 3.4 Conduct a Waste Audit. Educate Staff on Sustainable Waste Management Practices.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Do you think addressing food waste in the office is too much of a bother? Doesn’t most waste happen in our households, restaurants and other food institutions? Reports show that most of America’s food waste comes from consumers – of which 60% makes up the workforce. How to Prevent Food Waste in the Workplace.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

In the past few years, as consumers looked to cut down on plastic waste at the grocery store, more mainstream supermarkets turned to bulk shopping bins as a solution. In 2017, when LimeLoop, an IoT solution for sustainable e-commerce shipping logistics, started, it was in response to the amount of waste caused by e-commerce.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

Petite Lucette further combats the plastic crisis by shipping orders in recyclable boxes with recycled tissue paper. Their next challenge is to find an eco-friendly alternative to the poly plastic bags used to protect clothing during shipments. But every improvement and small adjustment counts! Keep Your Partners Close.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Digital technologies are opening up new ways for us to consume fashion without the waste or carbon footprint… During the “Technology: The New Product Storytelling” panel, it was astoundingly clear that emerging digital technologies can make a big difference for fashion brands and their customers. Attendee avatars can be seen.

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Green Tech Challenge

MARCH 1, 2019

Damn, my closest female friend holds a long education and career in fashion. THE APPLE GIRL and ECOPLASO have provided a feasible solution, to tackle the problem by up-cycling food waste at the same time. The industry is loved and adopted and accepted by almost every single human being on the planet - statistically speaking.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy Deonna Anderson Fri, 11/06/2020 – 01:15 In the past few years, as consumers looked to cut down on plastic waste at the grocery store, more mainstream supermarkets turned to bulk shopping bins as a solution. million tons (29.9

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show. Transform Program Leader, Fight Food Waste Co-op Research Center; Brisbane, Australia. Heather Clancy. Francesca Goodman-Smith, 27.

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Elemental Excelerator

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Education and customer engagement tools to help save energy and lower energy costs. Healthy food alternatives with a focus on affordability, education and outreach. Waste to value ideas. Plastic alternatives. Waste reduction and upcycling. Waste reduction and upcycling.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show. After earning her degree, she led programs to help Foodstuffs, one of New Zealand’s largest supermarket chains, separate its food waste for use in upcycled products.

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