Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. In addition, some bioplastics produce methane gas when they decompose, a compound with a global warming potential 25 times that of CO2.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 3, 2020

When the 1890s rolled around, the rush to patent ice rink surfaces began and has not abated since. HFCs heighten the greenhouse effect, while carbon dioxide similarly intensifies global warming. Carbon dioxide is a better alternative, though its use still contributes to global warming. What’s the catch?

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Green Tech Challenge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The problem of global warming crosses geopolitical lines and boundaries, and thus must be addressed by humanity as a whole. Meet one of our alumni startups Zemission, which has developed, tested, and patented a zero-emission solution for mobile use. All items with microbeads are to cease production and sales in the UK.

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Business Green

MARCH 18, 2022

or 2C of global warming. The site will initially process six recycling streams: paper, plastic, aluminum cans, e-waste, batteries, and organic waste. Ground has been broken at the project site and the recycling hub is expected to be open to the public by October, if not sooner, the Foundation said.

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