Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A green procurement or green purchasing policy (GPP) is put in place to guide businesses when acquiring materials, supplies and services and selecting such products based on their impact on the environment and human health. Improved Employee Health and Safety. Look for fair trade labels and other ethical certifications.

Policy 167

Policy Biodegradable Health Sustainability 167

The Environmental Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

SCS Global Services, standing for Scientific Certification Systems, provides consumers with the tell-all sign on whether or not a company has ethically reached proper product evaluation upon their use of recycled materials. Epsilyte does not manufacture packaging, insulating panels, cold chain, or geo-foam. CHECK CREDENTIALS .

Sustainability 195

Sustainability Recycling Recycling Fashion 195

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

Bic has partnered with TerraCycle, however, to offer a Stationary Recycling Program that accepts all brands of empty writing instruments, glue sticks, and flexible packaging. And when it comes to buying coffee, the life-giving bean juice that we all love, you should always look for ethical brands with the Fair Trade label.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Move away from over packaged bathroom-toiletries and work with local vendors to reuse packaging. Here are just two examples: Replace conventional cleaning products with natural, non-corrosive cleaning products that cause no harm to human or planet health. so instilling water conservation practices is critical in hotels.

Sustainability 135

Sustainability Waste Waste Ethics 135

Low Impact

MARCH 10, 2021

Why farmers’ markets are good for shopping ethically. By contrast, farmers’ markets have greater transparency and a much shorter chain between food production and consumer, making them a more ethical choice for shoppers. In the modern world, there is often a disconnect between food production and those who eat the end result.

Ethics 62

Ethics Agriculture Packaging Organic 62

Business Green

DECEMBER 21, 2021

From packaging to supply chains to recycling behaviours - staying environmentally ethical can, at times, feel like a full-time endeavour. With customers switching products or services when a company violates their values , businesses can no longer rest on their laurels.

Ethics 92

Ethics Sustainability Plastics Climate change 92

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Hit Promotional Products provides a wide range of more eco friendly promotional products, from apparel , awards, calendars, blankets, and custom packaging. The brand offers green and ethically-sourced products. Yet, what makes Hit stand out in this industry is their commitment to sustainability.

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Waste Waste 78

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Another subscription box conscientious about the planet is EarthLove , a curated box of products “that are ethically and environmentally responsible, including zero-waste packaging, natural ingredients, organic and non-GMO, gluten-free, cruelty-free, beegan/vegan and fair trade.” The wipes have no plastic packaging whatsoever.

Biodegradable 36

Biodegradable Ethics Packaging Plastics 36

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 26, 2020

These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health Oliver Camp Mon, 10/26/2020 – 01:30 On the recent World Food Day, the clarion call was clearer than ever: We must fix our food systems to improve human health, drive economic growth and save the planet from environmental collapse. 1 killer in the country.

Health 28

Health Organic Sustainability Agriculture 28

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 26, 2020

There are many clothing brands that are dedicated to ethical, eco-friendly clothing that won’t break your budget. As a company, MUD jeans closely monitors health and safety issues for all employees as well as its own supply chain to ensure that sustainable practices are followed. PETA has rated MUD Jeans as vegan.

Fashion 36

Fashion Sustainability Ethics Recycling 36

The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

From cleaning supplies to personal care items to household goods, many of these products contain harmful chemicals that can pose significant risks to our health and the environment. However, what lies beneath the appealing packaging is often a cocktail of chemicals that can have adverse effects on our health.

Biodegradable 195

Biodegradable Health Packaging Ethics 195

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 7, 2022

Terra Thread has taken that idea to heart with a line of bags that are sustainably and ethically produced. In fact, the mission of the company “is to create the best Fairtrade certified organic cotton bags by always being sustainable , ethical, traceable and transparent.” The package arrived quickly. Just the way I like it.

Organic 28

Organic Ethics Carbon-neutral Soil 28

DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The behavior is rampant across the insurance, health care, retail, and tech industries. There is no ‘separate’ when the climate crisis will affect almost every issue before a state legislature — health care, infrastructure, taxes, and the whole economy,” he said.

Energy Monitor 97

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Fossil fuels 97

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2023

The organization is committed to creating a future where buildings are designed and operated with resource efficiency and occupant health in mind. Green Globes Professional (GGP) – $75 application fee and $750 package that includes manual, online training course, final exam, and initial two-year credential.

Business Energy Monitoring 148

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring 148

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 6, 2022

Ethics/Caring. Ethics/Caring. In 2020, the US health/sustainability market was $355 billion and growing 10% per year. With our fully compostable packaging, you’re adding soil nutrients, not paying to clog your landfill.”. Frame your messaging to Deep Greens around areas like: Environment. Social/Racial/Gender Justice.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Climate change Organic Waste 78

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The group has pledged support of collective, systemic efforts to "remove deforestation, forest degradation and conversion from the key commodity supply chains of palm oil, soy and paper, and paper, pulp and fiber-based packaging." .

Policy 544

Policy Organic Sustainability Agriculture 544

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

Such materials can contain caustic or toxic chemicals which harm human and environmental health. Examples include opting for cardboard packaging over non-recyclable plastic packaging. Work with sustainable and ethical suppliers. Devise an efficient and sustainable distribution system.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Biodegradable Recycling Recycling 147

AGreenLiving

JULY 6, 2021

The startup has created a recycling ecosystem tracked by blockchain where members receive a premium for the materials they collect, which in turn helps them provide basic family necessities such as groceries, school tuition and health insurance. One example where digital ecosystems are helping fight the problem here is telehealth.

Sustainability 28

Sustainability Blockchain Health Africa 28

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

And I am seeing really good regulation in China over the quality of packaging based on our biological and technical nutrient conversations with them. Those kinds of things were people paying attention to issues of human health and dignity and trade and quality. The government was not involved in any of this. We just did it.

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Carbon-negative Carbon Sustainability Recycling 516

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2022

SDG 3 – good health and well-being : Provide a health benefits package to employees that exceed the national cross-industry benchmark. As you can see, guiding principles are provided which go hand-in-hand with boosting a company’s sustainability performance. Social ESG goals.

Organic 78

Organic Sustainability Government Waste 78

Better Ventures

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This is a trend we’ve seen play out in many of our portfolio companies, which have been able to compete head to head with large tech companies that are offering much richer pay packages. Happiness at Work = Better Retention What about job satisfaction — do these companies report a higher level of happy employees who stick around longer?

Startups 52

Startups Investment Sustainability Biotech 52

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

AUGUST 4, 2021

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; a comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance; and self-managed flexible work schedules and time-off policies.

Construction 40

Construction Law Ethics Education 40

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

Sales and Marketing, including business travel, printing of marketing materials, shipping, packaging and sustainability evangelism. EMPLOYEE HEALTH – Healthy buildings and policies drive healthy employees. Information Technology and printing, including your servers, data center, and hosting providers.

Business Energy Monitoring 158

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 158

DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Responding to DeSmog’s findings, Natacha Cingotti, senior health and chemicals policy officer at Brussels-based policy and advocacy group, Health and Environmental Alliance (HEAL), said: “[W]hen working on chemicals- and pesticides-related policies, the imbalance of stakeholders in favour of industry interests is striking.”.

Building Energy Monitoring 98

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 98

Business Green

JUNE 14, 2022

Defra insists the Strategy needs to be seen in conjunction with the Treasury's plans to tackle inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, upcoming health strategies focused on obesity and diet, and on-going post-Brexit trade negotiations and farming subsidy reforms. As such, it smacks of political cowardice as much as ideological intransigence.

Government 36

Government Agriculture Carbon-negative Policy 36

Ecotech

AUGUST 5, 2019

of all packaging waste produced from 1994 to 2012 ended up in landfills. With the rise of the publics’ awareness of various environmental issues, many companies have started to opt for eco-friendly packaging as they recognize the importance of sustainability and minimizing their environmental impact. It’s Better For Environment.

Packaging 40

Packaging Biodegradable Recycled materials Carbon-negative 40

AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2021

Being eco-conscious folks, it was important to them that they use high-quality recycled materials and skip the plastic packaging. So they partnered with a designer in New York City to make a travel-safe suit that was attractive, comfortable and effective. Related: Bro.do

Fashion 36

Fashion Recycling Recycling Recycled materials 36

Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2024

Let’s unravel this financial package together and discover why investing your dollars into these environmentally-friendly entities may potentially make your financial portfolio greener too. Scrutinize the balance sheet to determine its financial health. It’s wise to consider a comprehensive view of the company.

Investment 79

Investment Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Hydrogen 79

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Eco friendly retail packaging guide. In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer.

Packaging 78

Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

AGreenLiving

JUNE 4, 2021

The placement of the faux burgers beside the real thing is designed to pull in carnivores, who might feel they should cut down on meat for health, ethical or environmental reasons. Both are packaged in the types of trays butchers usually put meat in, and both types of patty are very moist and squishy to the touch.

Ethics 28

Ethics Retail Education Packaging 28

Low Impact

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Plastic has also been shown to be detrimental to human health during its life; many types of plastic leach harmful chemicals into the environment during manufacture, and sometimes also during use. Reduce plastic packaging coming your home. Plastic packaging is a major problem area within plastic waste. About the author.

Plastics 105

Plastics Recycling Recycling Packaging 105

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. A zero waste program should avoid burning and eliminate discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.

Waste 148

Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

With public health and climate change both at the forefront of global issues, right now is an opportune time for hospitals and healthcare facilities to shift towards a more sustainable way of operation. Healthcare facilities serve as the fundamental centers for treating the ill, providing healing and nourishment, and protecting public health.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Waste Waste Health 148

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Sales and Marketing, including business travel, printing of marketing materials, shipping, packaging and sustainability evangelism. EMPLOYEE HEALTH – Healthy buildings and policies drive healthy employees. Information Technology and printing, including your servers, data center, and hosting providers.

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Sales and Marketing, including business travel, printing of marketing materials, shipping, packaging and sustainability evangelism. EMPLOYEE HEALTH – Healthy buildings and policies drive healthy employees. Information Technology and printing, including your servers, data center, and hosting providers.

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Green company kitchens, lunchrooms and cafeterias should include sustainable food choices, eco-friendly food packaging and serving containers, proper waste management, employee training on sustainability and green purchasing policies. Eco-friendly Packaging and Serving Container Choices. Sustainable Food Choices.

Policy 148

Policy Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Packaging 148

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2022

These contaminants can contribute to health problems impacting shop employees, customers, and the local community. This will positively impact the overall health and well-being of employees. Tip #13 – Minimize packaging : Buying in bulk can save money, cut down on waste, save time, and ensure a steady supply of regular items.

Automotive 147

Automotive Sustainability Waste Waste 147