Green Business Bureau

MAY 10, 2022

CEO DeeDee Baze created Alphemita Financial Services , a comprehensive financial service provider that’s dedicated to supporting women while also operating in alignment with DeeDee’s strong values and ethics. Building a business using strong ethics and values. DeeDee has ensured that workspaces take full advantage of natural light.

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Sustainability Investment Ethics Waste 148

Business Green

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Climate change, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution are unquestionably among the biggest challenges we will face in our lifetime and tackling them will require a different kind of thinking," said Marija Rompani, director of ethics and sustainability at the John Lewis Partnership."By

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Unsustainable

AUGUST 20, 2019

In developed countries, recycled paper is very easy to find, yet not nearly enough people are making that switch. Recycled paper can save the Earth; here are some facts that reveal how and why. words Ana Yong Recycled paper has been around for a long time but not everyone is using it. offices use 12.1 offices use 12.1

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Excessive use of fossil fuels that pollute and contribute to climate change. Reduce Waste and Recycle. Further, hotel waste consists largely of common recyclable materials – aluminum cans, cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and landscape waste – all materials that could be processed into a new useful material.

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Terra Infirma

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The holocaust is obviously an extreme case, but ‘Ruined by Design’ by web/UX designer Mike Monteiro makes the case that far too many of us designers/engineers leave our ethics at home when we rock up to work. He sets out a code of ethics which blows away the whole “just doing my job/following orders” cop-out.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

In order to limit the negative environmental impact, prudent businesses are seeking ways to address the top environmental issues in the construction industry: Improper waste disposal and management with very little recycling. Reduce Waste and Use Recycled Materials. Carbon emissions from operations, vehicles and material engineering.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Volvo released a statement in September 2021 vowing to take an ethical stance in the name of animals by committing to leather-free materials in its current and future electric cars. Phillip Lim weekend bag is made from the same bio-based and recycled materials found in Volvo’s leather-free car interiors, known as Nordico.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 25, 2021

Your business can fight climate change and pollution for you and your family today. Studies have shown that younger generations want to work for ethical and sustainable companies. Take Environmental Action. Invest for the future and become more socially and environmentally responsible for your children and their children.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. McDonald’s addressed the environmental issue of plastic pollution by replacing their straws with paper alternatives. However, these new straws weren’t recyclable, whereas the plastic straws were.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 16, 2020

Jewelry-making, at its core, uses natural or eco-friendly materials and sustainable methods, but mass-production has led to pollution , over-harvesting and poor working conditions for thousands of people in the industry. Not only is the manufacturing process sustainable, but all products are handmade using recycled precious metals.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Today, the fashion industry is widely regarded as the second most polluting industry in the world, releasing 1.2 With this in mind, to support our environment, fashion brands need to use textiles derived from natural fibers such as recycled cotton, organic hemp, and organic linen. billion tons of carbon dioxide annually.

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

Refusing embalming (which is already prohibited in the Jewish and Muslim faiths) eliminates concerns about pollutants and toxins from the process entering the environment. Green burials will never use harmful or polluting materials in the shroud or coffin; everything placed in the ground will simply and harmlessly decompose.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2021

To minimize environmental impact and landfill waste, sustainable camera manufacturers incorporate recycled content into their products – precious metal compounds and plastics sourced from discarded CDs, water bottles, personal computers, etc. instead of virgin material. 5 Sustainable Choices for New Cameras. GoPro, Inc.

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Business Green

APRIL 3, 2022

As well as green service changes to Google Maps, Flights and Hotels, a new upgrade to Google Business Profiles enables firms to promote the recycling facilities they offer, explains Google's EMEA president Matt Brittin. Across the world, people are voting with their feet for sustainable choices.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. McDonald’s addressed the environmental issue of plastic pollution by replacing their straws with paper alternatives. However, these new straws weren’t recyclable, whereas the plastic straws were.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Plastics Building Energy Monitoring 78

Low Impact

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Are you struggling to reduce plastic use in your home? In this first instalment from Ethical.net, we learn why we should be aiming to reduce our plastic use, why recycling isn’t enough and how to get stated reducing food-related plastic waste. Plastic is absolutely everywhere.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 7, 2022

Each travel, duffle, shopping and computer bag that hits the stores adds to the ongoing use of synthetic fibers, environmental pollution and waste. Terra Thread has taken that idea to heart with a line of bags that are sustainably and ethically produced. The packaging was minimalistic and plastic-free. Just the way I like it.

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Organic Ethics Carbon-neutral Soil 28

Energy Innovation

MARCH 8, 2023

Qin and Horvath found in their 2022 study published in Resources, Conservation & Recycling that in the U.S., Consumers should also consider the end-of-life consequences of waste: pollution, millennia-long breakdown times, and overflowing landfills (Qin and Horvath, 2022). Environmental impacts of plastic packaging of food products.

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Waste Waste Packaging Transportation 59

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Comparatively, poor waste management contributes to air pollution, exacerbates climate change, contaminates ecological habitats, and is harmful to wildlife and human health. How can you reduce waste and prevent pollution? Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials?

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Source from sustainable and ethical food providers. Businesses have an obligation to source both ethically and sustainably. Due to extensive land, water and resource requirements and the resulting emissions and pollutants, meat and dairy products easily take the cake for foods with the largest carbon footprints.

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Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 148

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Source from sustainable and ethical food providers. Businesses have an obligation to source both ethically and sustainably. Due to extensive land, water and resource requirements and the resulting emissions and pollutants, meat and dairy products easily take the cake for foods with the largest carbon footprints.

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Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 133

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Dr. Martens vegan line Give that classic Dr. Martens look without sacrificing your sibling’s animal welfare ethics. But if you come from a close-knit family where exchanging deodorant is kosher, the plastic-free line from Humble is our top choice. In fact, everything from the lining to the hangtags is 100% recycled.

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Sustainability Fashion Biodegradable Recycling 28

The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

These chemicals have been linked to skin allergies, endocrine disruption, and water pollution when they wash down the drain. Household goods such as plastic food containers , non-stick cookware , and flame-retardant furniture often release harmful toxins into the air and can contaminate food, posing health risks to both adults and children.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

Tip #3: Choose materials that do not include toxins : Even materials that are biodegradable and recyclable can negatively impact the environment. Tip #4: Purchase products and materials that are recyclable : In 2018 over 292 million tons of waste was produced in the US, and only 69 million tons of that was recycled.

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Sustainability Biodegradable Recycling Recycling 147

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Do we use plastic bottles for water? How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. install recycling bins in the break room)? the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction – Reuse & Recycling. How much do we waste?

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2022

Innovate UK's Jonny Voon explores some of the most exciting green ideas this year, ranging from UK lithium mining and plastic recycling breakthroughs, clothing that 'grows' with the children wearing it. Impact Recycling. Currently, only up to 15 per cent of plastic is recycled. Tyre Collective. British Lithium.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 18, 2022

Companies that are greener tend to be perceived as more ethical, reliable and responsible. Improving how you manage inventory, what you buy and how you recycle and reuse materials will save you money. Here are the top benefits of sharing your sustainability story credibly: Improved Reputation Without Greenwashing. Elevated Brand.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Businesses that are solely profit-focused are often unmindful about their waste and pollution and how they impact surrounding ecosystems. This often involves minimizing waste, preventing pollution and investing in resource efficiency strategies. Waste Reduction. There are various ways to reduce the waste of your business.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 147

Green Business Bureau

JULY 6, 2022

By creating waste – often toxic – that goes to landfills and pollutes the environment. To mitigate this issue, check in with your panel manufacturers to ensure their panels use resources that are ethically sourced, and who share your concerns around the carbon footprint of the manufacturing process. Tip #2: Recycle panels.

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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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Fashion Organic Sustainability Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2022

Auto body and repair shops emit a plethora of contaminants, such as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), particle pollution (dust), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). If your facility has a carwash on site, using recycled water for these activities reduces the reliance on increasingly scarce and expensive surface water.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Not all textile waste is suitable for some form of recycling and if clothes contain toxic chemicals, their potential for safe recycling and circularity is at best restricted, and at worst impossible. There is a significant amount of waste and pollution related to toxic fashion pre-production. Pre-Production.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 11, 2022

In fact, there are many common practices in the industry that lead to vast amounts of unnecessary pollution and waste. You can do this by checking out their website and determining whether or not they ethically and sustainably produce their hardware. Tip #3: Recycle Hardware. Implement a recycling program for your HQ and sites.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

This has been the common practice for years without consumers blinking an eye; however, trends are shifting and consumers are demanding more ethical goods. It is also a source of 20% of industrial water pollution from textile dyeing and treatment. . Eliminate single use plastics across all steps of supply chain. Societal Impact.

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Fashion Sustainability Ethics Waste 109

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Not all textile waste is suitable for some form of recycling and if clothes contain toxic chemicals, their potential for safe recycling and circularity is at best restricted, and at worst impossible. There is a significant amount of waste and pollution related to toxic fashion pre-production. Pre-Production.

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Fashion Waste Waste Retail 78

Ecotech

AUGUST 5, 2019

According to a recent study, 79% of all plastic waste generated since the 1950s have been found in landfills. Since eco-friendly packaging is made from recyclable materials, it reduces the amount of waste on Earth making it better for the environment. It Reduces The Use Of Resources Including Harmful Plastics.

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Packaging Biodegradable Recycled materials Carbon-negative 40

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 22, 2022

By 2050, it may be possible to reduce 550 million metric tons of carbon pollution through the combined use of efficient appliances, lighting and equipment, as well as better insulation, weatherization and building methods. Choosing business cards and other paper materials made from recycled post-consumer content.

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