Business Green

MAY 30, 2022

It warns that the sector is under increasing scrutiny and pressure due to its role as a major greenhouse gas emitter, as well as growing concern about the impact of vast plastic pollution worldwide on the environment and human health.

Plastics 44

Plastics Waste Waste Pollution 44

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The government said plans developed by Oceanways for a fully automated 'net positive' submarine fleet, powered entirely on green hydrogen, could help cleanse the oceans of toxic pollution by collecting microplastics on its pilot route between Glasgow and Belfast. get us another step closer to our decarbonisation targets.".

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Government Microplastics Transportation Innovation 57

Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

The critical window for action to transform the plastics system across Europe in order to meet both circular economy and climate goals is narrowing, with a major ramp up in innovation, policy ambition, investment, and corporate cooperation urgently needed over the next five years.

Fossil fuels 40

Fossil fuels Plastics Europe Waste 40

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

Microplastics are everywhere: We know that much. Even the definition of “microplastics” is slippery. And not all rivers carry the same load of microplastics. Road run-off is another source – and vehicle tyres are a particular contributor to this pollution. But should we be worried? What can we do about it?

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Microplastics Plastics Soil Waste 222

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

’) profiles industry data on the topic, with specific sections on plastic bags, straws, bottles, and microplastics. It was published by plastic pollution prevention startup CleanHub. Europe is the biggest exporter of plastic waste as well as the biggest importer. India, China, and Brazil mismanaged the most waste. •

Plastics 147

Plastics Microplastics Waste Waste 147

Business Green

APRIL 18, 2022

The second-largest (and growing) source of climate pollution in Europe. The leading killer of children in both the US and Europe. A principal cause of stress-inducing noise pollution and life-shortening air pollution in European cities. Question: what do the following statistics have in common?

Energy Monitor 40

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Transportation 40

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. And unlike wood and PVC, Tangent Materials structural lumber doesn’t need to be chemically treated, avoiding the release of harmful pollutants into the air, water and ground. Arqlite , a member of the U.S.

Building Energy Monitoring 148

Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Sustainability Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

There is a significant amount of waste and pollution related to toxic fashion pre-production. Though incineration at a waste-to-energy facility may recover some of the wasted energy of the deadstock that would otherwise be sitting wasted in a warehouse, it also generates more GHG emissions and air pollution. Pre-Production.

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Fashion Waste Waste Retail 183

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Across Europe, a single-use plastic ban will come into effect from 2021, targeting straws, cotton buds, and disposable cutlery, among other products. All materials do this, even plastics, which break down into what we call microplastics – i.e. plastic particles smaller than 5mm. Thankfully, governments are now beginning to act.

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Biodegradable Plastics Microplastics Fossil fuels 122

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

There is a significant amount of waste and pollution related to toxic fashion pre-production. Though incineration at a waste-to-energy facility may recover some of the wasted energy of the deadstock that would otherwise be sitting wasted in a warehouse, it also generates more GHG emissions and air pollution. Pre-Production.

Fashion 78

Fashion Waste Waste Retail 78

Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2021

While it identifies more than 260 banks that provided loans and underwriting for the plastics industry, 80 per cent of the near $2tr total comes from just 20 banks, the report finds - mostly from the US and Europe. Plastic have infiltrated the remotest points on the planet, from the bottom of the Marina Trench to the Siberian Arctic.

Plastics 56

Plastics Fossil fuels Packaging Pollution 56

Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

A sweeping strategy to boost reuse, repair, and recycling across a multitude of consumer products has been unveiled by the European Commission this week, with stricter rules planned for food, plastics, textiles, construction, and electronics in a bid to cut down on waste and pollution.

Packaging 97

Packaging Recycling Recycling Plastics 97

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 28, 2021

Having employees working from home will lower your real estate and operational costs, increase worker productivity, and improve employee satisfaction while reducing pollution from commuting to work. Europe is expected to emit 388.8 A classic win/win, a win for your business and a win for the planet.

Technology 147

Technology Climate change Biodiversity Sustainability 147

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

For instance, polyethylene plastic bags will decompose over 20 years to produce microplastics that remain in the environment. The biodegradation process does not produce harmful pollutants and toxins, meaning materials are intended to return to the environment safely. Decomposition does not have to involve living organisms.

Biodegradable 147

Biodegradable Plastics Organic Waste 147

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Polluting packaging agents build up to foul habitats and ecological systems, creating unstable environments which threaten human well-being and security. Pollution : Uncontrolled disposal. “ Steel is the most recycled packaging material in Europe and across the world – TATA Steel.

Packaging 78

Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78