Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether you’re a happy-go-lucky ‘wish-cycler’ – tossing waste in the hope it can be recycled – or one who routinely agonizes over different diameters of plastic wrapping, there’s no harm in picking up a clearer understanding of the whole process.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A state-of-the-art facility to allow the recycling of flexible plastics is to open in Glenrothes, Fife. The company behind the project, Yes Recycling, writes: As an experienced recycler, we specialise in hard-to-recycle plastics, including banknotes, hard hats, printed packaging film, and post-industrial and construction waste streams.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Green Campus Initiatives are a comprehensive approach adopted by educational institutions worldwide to promote eco-friendly practices on campus. The benefits range from environmental conservation to economic savings, educational enrichment, and social responsibility. The importance of green initiatives cannot be overstated.

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Greentown Labs

MAY 16, 2023

Michael Fletcher and Kristeen Reynolds are bringing their passion for sneaker culture, circularity, and community engagement to the pavement with DrinKicks —a startup turning food waste and recycled materials into shoes with 89 percent lower carbon emissions than their cow-leather counterparts. Can’t wait to get your hands on a pair?

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GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

I also have observed firsthand how technology-driven innovation is disrupting the traditional grocery supply chain, opening new doors to reducing food waste and helping the world to think differently about how we source food. For meal kits, packaging waste was one of those unintended consequences. In the U.S.,

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 27, 2020

New research combining Planet’s high cadence satellite imagery and other innovative technologies has successfully found the sources and pathways of plastic pollution in the Caribbean Sea. A boom is filled with plastic, and yet was only able to collect small amounts of it due to much of the debris passing it by. km2 to 0.77km2.

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Business Green

AUGUST 1, 2022

Number of single-use plastic bags supplied by supermarkets has fallen 97 per cent since the 2015 introduction of the plastic bag charge tax. The charge was last year increased to 10p per plastic bag and extended to all UK retailers. There is much more to do to tackle the problem of plastic waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Based on the results, they propose the creation of a national carbon credit fund to support sustainable waste management initiatives. Harmonia and Ibertioga have very high rates of waste reuse (56% and 67% respectively). Waste reuse in São Paulo is better than the national average but still very low at only 3%,” Paes said. “On

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 22, 2021

Join our discussion around transforming the waste industry with technology, passion, and people. All are invited: municipalities, waste haulers, waste industry leaders, companies seeking to improve their waste solutions, and citizens interested in being more informed on what happens to their waste.

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GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2021

This system should extend the life cycle of assets by collecting waste for reuse and connecting participants across the network to those reused materials. One key area where this can have an impact is plastic recycling. Promote good health and wellbeing. Provide access to clean water. Shockingly, 2.2

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The number of battery-related waste fires continues to rise, some of which are considered to have been sparked by vapes being thrown away instead of being recycled. Last year, research identified that 700 fires are caused by batteries hidden inside electricals such as vapes in the waste stream.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 23, 2021

But while most moms and dads prioritize potty training and how to stop thumb sucking , how many worry about teaching their kids to be less wasteful? Give them the education they need to conserve these resources in the future. Show them how to look for food that doesn’t have unnecessary plastic packaging. Recycle at Home.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 16, 2021

Soon — just as the plastic milk gallon in the dairy aisle and the beer can in the alcohol section have the three arrows signaling the packaging is recyclable — food products at grocery stores will have a new label to indicate the product is made with upcycled ingredients. . Food Waste. Breaking the cycle with upcycled food.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

the REMADE Institute recently issued its third Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop technologies to increase the recovery, reuse, remanufacturing and recycling of metals, polymers, fibers, and e-waste. Variations in market dynamics have led to dramatic decreases in plastic recycling rates in the U.S. manufacturing.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

While shocking images have highlighted the problem of plastic waste in oceans, the issue of microplastics in inland waters has gone relatively unnoticed. However, signiificant quantities of plastic particles that are 5mm or less in size are now commonplace in lakes and rivers. The challenges of sampling.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Year-long research project led by Systemiq asserts window for action is fast closing, but concludes shift towards net zero plastics system is affordable and achievable. Yoni Shiran, program director and partner at Systemiq, said a new, more climate and planet-friendly plastics system was "within reach but will require bold action".

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Green Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In July 2017 China, which is by far the world’s largest importer and recycler of scrap metals, plastic and paper, notified the World Trade Organization that it planned to effectively ban imports of 24 types of scrap , which its environment ministry called “foreign garbage,” by the end of the year. Plastic scrap is especially problematic.

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Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

EUSD has been recognized for two consecutive terms as an Apple Distinguished Education Program. Department of Education as a National Green Ribbon District. In addition, EUSD has developed and implemented an award-winning, comprehensive Health and Wellness Program that incorporates yoga and character education classes for all students.

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Elemental Excelerator

MAY 19, 2022

turned a sharp eye on the issue of plastic waste, the growing problem of electronic waste remains underappreciated. E-waste is defined as anything with a plug, electric cord, or battery — basically all of the proliferating devices that power our modern lives. million tons of e-waste generated globally in 2019, only 17.3%

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Designed to help tackle plastic waste in the hospitality industry, the Green Box is a circular hotel amenities kit full of bathroom items made from compostable plastic. Green Box: a hotel amenity kit made of compostable plastic. Inside, the kit includes a comb, a toothbrush, a razor and two cotton swabs.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

is contributing up to five times more plastic pollution to the oceans than previously thought, according to a follow-up study published in Science Advances. The study was a sequel to 2015 research, which had given a rough estimate of the waste contribution by the U.S. million metric tons of plastic to the oceans in 2016.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 31, 2021

Recently unveiled by SeaCleaners, the Manta hybrid catamaran is designed to combat the oceans’ plastic pollution in a brand new way. Using a biomimetic design, a hybrid propulsion system and a power supply from renewable energy sources, the high-tech boat will not only collect ocean waste but process it as well.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 7, 2021

The Barbie Loves the Ocean line includes three fashion dolls, a playset and accessories made from 90% recycled ocean-bound plastic parts sourced within 50 kilometers of waterways in areas that are lacking formal waste collection systems. View post: Mattel reveals new Barbie made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A bin system is a great way to manage common waste and promote recycling. Choose a simple plastic tub or invest in an automatic touchless motion sensor bin if you have the budget. Make sure to put your waste in a plastic bag and separate them into the right bins.

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Eco-Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Kim Stengert, the long-time head of communications for World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore, has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste as head of outreach and education.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 22, 2021

In Prague’s developing area of Karlín, Czech studio KOGAA has recently completed GROUNDS, an industrial coffee hub with an interior built with 80% construction waste from a previously dismantled project. KOGAA upcycles construction waste into a plant-filled coffee hub. A ring of potted plants surrounds this office space.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

They are used to produce numerous everyday products, from plastics and electronics to pharmaceuticals and textiles. Benefit #6: Waste Disposal Toxic chemicals are used to treat and dispose of hazardous waste. Safety training and education are also vital components of hazard management.

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Terra Infirma

MARCH 25, 2024

So I got hold of a copy of Chouinard’s book Let my people go surfing: the education of a reluctant businessman – originally published in 2005 and updated in 2016 – and I dug in. The book is split into two sections: History and Philosophy. The History section was by far my favourite.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

So they rented a space, added two like-minded partners and got down to the business of providing water in something other than plastic. The team knew there were already alternatives to single-use plastic on the market, such as paper-based products. This aluminum water bottle is a reusable alternative to single-use plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 9, 2020

As discussed later in this article, one can determine the right approach to this aspect via information or training from the local waste management organization. In the meantime, here is a useful slideshow that can be used to educate employees on the what, why and best practices necessary. Recycling Education. Assessment.

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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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AGreenLiving

MAY 13, 2021

The plastic problem is well documented around the globe, from the petroleum needed to produce it to the fact that every piece of plastic ever manufactured is still on the planet in some form — and will be for generations. On a mission to eliminate plastic from kitchen and bathroom products, the recently launched U.K.-based

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

In fact, according to The Waste and Resources Action Programme’s (WRAP) Sustainable Clothing Guide, by extending a product’s life by just nine months can reduce its carbon footprint by 30%. Innovations such as these are a great reminder to others in the industry of the possibilities away from plastic.

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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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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Hotel operations, when managed unsustainably, can lead to environmental disruption in various forms including: Generation of enormous waste in landfills, contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases. Reduce Waste and Recycle. According to Reconomy, food waste accounts for more than 50% of waste in the hospitality industry.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

Marinas, boat storage facilities, and boat owners can reduce the plastic waste in the world by eliminating or recycling boat shrink wrap. Switching to non-plastic alternatives and eliminating plastic wraps all together is the best option, but reusing plastic wraps or recycling them will help as well. Boat Tarps.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In addition to purchasing recycled paper products, reusing packing materials whenever possible and active recycling, MASAMI launched refillable product bottles with refill pouches to help eliminate unnecessary waste. PROTECTING OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

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