Low Impact

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Explore how to reduce plastic use in the kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom and even the garden, with the help of our friends at Ethical.net. Plastic packaging is, of course, not the end of the story; most of us also have a huge array of plastic items in our homes. Reduce plastic use in your kitchen.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

The company serves as a delivery service where groceries come in reusable containers, then get retrieved, cleaned and reused in future deliveries, cutting out the plastic packaging waste and relieving the customer of doing any work themselves. Salubata is a Nigerian startup that creates modular shoes from recycled plastic waste.

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Business Green

JULY 6, 2021

The fashion industry is on course to take-up 25 per cent of the world's carbon budget, yet despite this huge impact, the UK government is failing to tackle the negative impact of fashion. Only 32 per cent of policies proposed actively sought to address the issue of fashion, rather than just increasing awareness.?The

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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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Recycling Recycling Plastics Recycled materials 36

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

.” He continued: “We realized that our technology could enable [us] to make use of the abundant waste of [the] leather and meat industries while at the same time solving the problem of mass-fashion and automotive brands not having eco-friendly materials available in mass-scale.”

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Business Green

DECEMBER 5, 2022

First round of negotiations to deliver a new treaty to end plastic pollution was characterised by much the same dividing lines that marred recent climate talks. The mandate agreed by UN member states opens the door to a legally binding treaty that deals with the root causes of plastic pollution, not just the symptoms," she said. "The

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Every product is made from a minimum of 56 per cent plant-based materials and a minimum of 26 percent bio-circular plastics, with the materials approved by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification body.

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Carbon-neutral Electric vehicle Carbon Plastics 71

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

So it makes sense that a name like Surfrider is a perfect match with #Tide Ocean and the fashion company MVMT. MVMT released a minimalist-style wristwatch that is solar powered and features a case, strap and buckle made entirely from reclaimed ocean plastic pollution. MVMT is an accessories company that’s on an environmental mission.

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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. The team behind BioRomper wanted to create something to meet the moment; an innovative new garment that blends fashion and function for anyone on the move in this new normal. Related: Bro.do

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Don’t buy plastic bottles. Plastic bottles are one of the largest contributors to our mountains of landfills. The rest is accumulated in our landfills and often ends up in the ocean, where according to experts, there will be more plastic than fish by 2050. An example? Pay attention to spending. Use second-hand items.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging. Choose cardboard or canvas binders that can be recycled, instead of standard plastic binders. Make sure your students know that trendy and fashionable clothes can be found in thrift shops and second-hand stores.

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Recycling Recycling Organic Plastics 96

Business Green

JULY 8, 2021

Fashion e-commerce giant ASOS has today announced that it delivered a 21 per cent cut in carbon emissions per order over the 2020 financial year, following the succesful completion of its Carbon 2020 strategy which aimed to reduce operational emissions per order every year through to the end of the decade.

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Carbon Fashion Retail Plastics 73

Business Green

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The retailer stressed that it "is not in the business of fast fashion" and that its garments are engineered to last years. The new recycling service followed the introduction of swimwear made from recycled fishing nets and leggings made from 17 post-consumer plastic bottles.

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Recycling Recycling Waste Waste 94

Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2020

EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging. Choose cardboard or canvas binders that can be recycled, instead of standard plastic binders. Make sure your students know that trendy and fashionable clothes can be found in thrift shops and second-hand stores.

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Recycling Recycling Plastics Biodegradable 81

The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

An unwanted gift: Plastic . Yet, the most unpleasant present was given to the Earth in 1907 by Leo Baekeland, who invented Bakelite, the first fossil fuels-made plastic. Plastic became so popular mostly due to its durability. Once it’s disposed of, we don’t easily get rid of plastic. Blame fast fashion for that!

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Plastics Pollution Microplastics Recycling 370

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

These are: food systems, the built environment, fashion and textile, electronics, and packaging. One of those enterprises is Ecopost, which has upcycled 5 million kilograms of plastic waste into building materials and created over 2,000 jobs for youth and women.

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Africa Upcycling Fashion Organic 100

Business Green

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Products carrying the badge come from the beauty, fashion, grocery, household, office and electronics sectors, and involve brands from both large and small firms such as Unilever, HP, Calida and Kite Clothing, Amazon said.

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Europe Fashion Retail Plastics 85

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Turning mycelium into packaging that’s 'compatible with the planet'. The company’s first technology, MycoComposite, precipitated the subsidiary Mushroom Packaging , which I discussed with Ecovative’s business development lead, Meghan Olson. Turning algae into straws that are 'designed to disappear'.

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Technology Building Energy Monitoring Packaging Carbon-negative 545

AGreenLiving

APRIL 23, 2021

Akala is a sustainable fashion brand by founder Ashley Klein. Akala’s focus on high-quality clothing stands in contrast to the consumptive and wasteful fast-fashion world and highlights the goal of creating clothing that hangs around for a long time.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Space Hippie shoes are assembled using recycled “space junk”, such as recycled plastic water bottles, T-shirts and yarn scraps. According to Nike, every aspect of the Space Hippie line was chosen with sustainability in mind, from the material to the production methods to the packaging.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Back in July, Inhabitat introduced readers to the Solo New York brand, a sustainable fashion company making bags out of recycled plastic water bottles. With the environmental tolls of fast fashion becoming more and more apparent, sustainability has certainly become a buzzword in the textile and fashion industries.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Back in July, Inhabitat introduced readers to the Solo New York brand, a sustainable fashion company making bags out of recycled plastic water bottles. With the environmental tolls of fast fashion becoming more and more apparent, sustainability has certainly become a buzzword in the textile and fashion industries.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Biodegradable 28

Business Green

APRIL 21, 2020

With the current lockdown affording many people more time to tackle long-standing tasks and life admin, a third of UK adults have been making greener lifestyle changes such as reducing food waste, cutting down on plastic use, and avoiding 'fast fashion' purchases, according to a new poll.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

The World Needs a More Sustainable Fashion Industry. Sustainable fashion is our only option. The future of our planet, maintaining adequate resources, and protecting human rights all depend on our toxic fashion industry evolving to a more sustainable and circular fashion industry. Demand for Sustainable Fashion.

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Fashion Sustainability Ethics Waste 109

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 20, 2021

Designers are increasingly turning to alternatives to plastic, and one popular replacement comes from fungus. Experts are experimenting with mycelium for everything from construction materials to fashion and now sporting equipment, such as bicycle helmets. In addition, mycelium is affordable and naturally fire-resistant.

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Plastics Fashion Soil Construction 28

GreenBiz

MARCH 6, 2020

The initial headline-grabbing pledges to phase out single use plastic may have become old news, but the new normal is seeing hundreds of companies quietly advance their plastic reduction strategies.

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Plastics Fashion Packaging Waste 383

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Los Angeles-based company is committed to conscious and sustainable fashion, with some of its previous eco-minded sneakers made of materials like hemp and recycled mesh. The shoes also come packaged in environmentally friendly materials such as recycled cardboard.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The report assesses the policies and practices of 389 large companies spanning eight sectors with a particularly significant impact on nature: metals and mining; construction and engineering; construction materials and supplies; containers and packaging; pharma and biotech; tyres and rubber; apparel and footwear; and chemicals.

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Biodiversity Biotech Fashion Pollution 69

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2019

For people striving for zero-waste and plastic-free living The greenUP subscription is curated to minimize dependence on disposable plastic. Even the company’s website emphasizes a plastic-free lifestyle, “so there’s less plastic waste ending up on our beaches and in our oceans.”

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Biodegradable Ethics Packaging Plastics 36

Living Green Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The Guardian: M&S and Unilever promise plastic redesign to cut waste The Guardian recently published an other exciting recycling announcement from M&S and Unilever. Recent predictions, like the fact that our oceans could have more plastic than fish by 2050 are pushing them to redesign their packaging and products.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

To use a green certification or seal of approval on marketing or packaging, make it clear if your company is materially connected with the group behind it, such as receiving funds from it. However, you can't call a product 'compostable' if someone can't compost it safely and in a 'timely' fashion at home. Degradable / Biodegradable.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” The fashion brand has designed its pieces to reflect sustainability, with soft styles that can be worn throughout the year — regardless of season.

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Biodegradable Fashion Upcycling Recycled materials 36

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

GreenBiz readers got excited about climate change solutions that ranged from the new, from the emerging potential of hydrogen as an energy source to changes in plastics manufacturing, to the ancient, such as planting trees. Clean beauty and fashion are trendy. In fashion, similarly, going the extra mile takes an innovative approach.

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Sustainability Plastics Agriculture Carbon-negative 540

Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

Governments must work together to avoid tidal wave of plastic waste, think tank warns. Plastic waste is on track to triple by 2060, according to the latest report from the OECD think tank, which warns that recycling capacity and circular economy policies are failing to keep pace with still surging global demand for plastics.

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Plastics Waste Waste Recycling 93

Business Green

JULY 16, 2020

You can reserve your place at the Awards and secure access to accompanying marketing and promotional packages at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2020 website. Breaking the Plastic Habit - Canary Wharf Group. Summer Fashion for Every Occasion - Barnardo's and Barley Communications. Delphis Eco - Recycled Plastic Rating.

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Carbon-neutral Sustainability Investment Plastics 100

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Reflecting on the climate crisis, the devastating rates of bio-diversity loss and the suffocating flow of plastics into the ocean, I feel a sense of overwhelm. August 22nd marked World Overshoot Day, a stark reminder that we are consuming nature at a rate which is too fast for our planet to regenerate.

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Retail Plastics Carbon-negative Sustainability 68

Business Green

AUGUST 12, 2022

French biotech start-up Carbios is making rapid progress working with some of the world's biggest fashion brands to deliver a new approach to polyester recycling. The consortium aims to develop the industry's first large-scale fiber-to-fiber polyester recycling system, a process that could play a meaningful role in circularity in fashion.

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