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Growth in UK plastic packaging recycling being shipped abroad, including to non-OECD countries

Envirotec Magazine

By Tom McBeth, Policy & Infrastructure Manager with plastics resource efficiency group RECOUP New data reveals an increase in the amount of plastic exported for recycling in 2023, and significant quantities are now going to developing, non-OECD* countries. Indonesia took a further 3.4%, and Taiwan 2.5%.

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'A blueprint for our future': McDonald's cuts ribbon on its first net zero restaurant

Business Green

The site also uses cladding and insulation made from recycled materials, including sheep's wool and washing machines that would have otherwise gone to landfill. "At The restaurant chain also plans to introduce a scorecard for assessing the ethics and sustainability of suppliers.

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ASOS revamps environmental targets in support of net zero pledge

Business Green

We will make sure we deliver products and brands that allow our customers to shop ethically and responsibly, safe in the knowledge that they are reducing their impact on the planet and contributing to a fairer world. We cannot do this alone," Beighton said. "As

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Affordable and sustainable fashion trends for fall

AGreenLiving

There are many clothing brands that are dedicated to ethical, eco-friendly clothing that won’t break your budget. Vege Threads clothing is made in Australia, where all products are certified by Ethical Clothing Australia. The supply chain is audited to ensure that all workers are treated and compensated ethically and fairly.

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8 Steps to Green Business Certification With Little Monetary Investment

Green Business Bureau

Companies with a declared sustainability ethic and well-defined, properly measured green business practices that are third-party verified see tremendous cost-saving and revenue-generating opportunities as a key foundation to their greening efforts. Develop an energy conservation policy and turn lights and appliances off when not in use.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

Engineering, including product design, materials, and end-of-life management (e.g. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction: recyclable materials and food waste. Green Office Services: employing green vendors for cleaning, product supplies, landscaping materials, and snow/grass removal.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

Engineering, including product design, materials, and end-of-life management (e.g. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction: recyclable materials and food waste. Green Office Services: employing green vendors for cleaning, product supplies, landscaping materials, and snow/grass removal.