Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2021

trillion dollar fashion industry may be economically thriving in the age of fast-changing trends but it is in no way sustainable. In fact, fashion is the second largest polluting industry after fossil fuels. Cheap, fast fashion is a health hazard to both the environment and human health. What is Sustainable Fashion?

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In more modern times, support for aquaculture has ebbed and flowed along with concerns about animal health and welfare, worries over the effluent pollution caused by wastewater discharges, and the unintended impacts of production infrastructure such as pipes and pumps on natural ecosystems. Among the emerging U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Building and Retrofitting a Sustainable Home. Whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing home, there are a variety of green building materials and products on the market today to create your sustainable home vision. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECLAIMED LUMBER. Arqlite , a member of the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Bristol based microplastic technology company Matter is launching Gulp, “the first sustainable, long-lasting washing machine microfibre filter” on Kickstarter from 11 October. Why should we be concerned about microfibre pollution? This product will be the pinnacle of sustainable design”. The firm develops ?technology

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2024

This is not just about enforcement; it’s about creating a more sustainable future where economic and environmental interests are aligned,” wrote Craig Cookson, senior director of plastics sustainability at the ACC, in a January op-ed for the Albany Times-Union. “A percent of the plastic waste produced in the country per year.

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Green Living Guy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

With rising levels of climate change and growing pollution, Planet Earth is in danger of environmental destruction. Medical authorities have been issuing health warnings to the global citizens on the health consequences of tampering with nature. But we are yet to take them seriously.

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Business Green

MAY 30, 2022

But report argues that a more sustainable plastic business model based on circular principles such as more reuse, recycling and reduction of waste and greenhouse gas emissions offers the most viable route for EU plastics companies to better compete on the global stage, and to avoid stranding investor assets.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 12, 2021

The plastic crisis starts with petroleum-based products, is facilitated by consumer consumption and expands to pollution of the land and water. Plastic never completely goes away, and microplastics are now found in nearly every animal and plant on the planet. Meejee sets sustainable goals for skincare with less plastic.

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Grist

AUGUST 10, 2023

Last month, the American Chemistry Council, a petrochemical industry trade group, sent out a newsletter highlighting a major new report on what it presented as a promising solution to the plastic pollution crisis: using “recycled” plastic in construction materials. A view of houses built with bricks made from plastic waste in Costa Rica.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brausch for The Verge Sustainable tires are becoming a reality, but are they coming soon enough? Truly sustainable tires are becoming a reality, but will it be enough? Truly sustainable tires are becoming a reality, but will it be enough? Illustration by Nico H. Renewable rubber Bridgestone’s “Wireless-In-Wheel” technology.

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Business Green

APRIL 20, 2020

Group of academics, campaigners and politicians warn against delaying plastic pollution crackdowns in US and UK. Let's hope this isn't the beginning of a slippery slope when the UK public have made it very clear that they want industry to protect nature, not continue to pollute and destroy it.".

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A new briefing paper from Imperial College London attempts a deep dive on the pollution produced by the particles sloughed off from vehicle tyres. Even if all our vehicles eventually become powered by electricity instead of fossil fuels, we will still have harmful pollution from vehicles because of tyre wear. “We

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Understanding the impact of plastic pollution is crucial, and so is recognizing our role in mitigating this growing crisis. Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life Plastic debris takes a brutal toll on marine animals.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Related: Atlantic has 10 times the microplastics previously thought The centralized information also allows organizers to track the amount and types of garbage removed. Knowing what has been collected is an effective way to identify the source of the pollution and provide data for policymakers. The cycle is toxic. View post:Â .

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 3, 2020

Related: 5 sustainable activities to make the most of a winter wonderland Rinks have long required both ice-making technical equipment and ice maintenance measures. At the levels of carbon monoxide typically found in indoor rinks, fast breathing from skating or hockey can produce adverse health effects.”

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Grist

MARCH 22, 2024

Scientists know, for example, that at least 3,200 plastic chemicals pose risks to human health or the environment. more than $900 billion in health expenses annually. Because so many plastics and petrochemical products are traded internationally, some endocrinologists and public health authorities believe a global approach is needed.

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Business Green

APRIL 11, 2021

In 2019, Waitrose launched Plan Plastic - 'The Million Pound Challenge' - calling for innovative ideas that would have a long-lasting impact in tackling plastic pollution. There is increased interest in nature-based solutions for tackling pollution and two projects explored this route. Five key themes have emerged: 1.

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Unsustainable

OCTOBER 12, 2019

The banning of disposable plastic water bottles is the most reasonable, sustainable, and conscientious plan for the future; and this ban should begin now. No health benefits whatsoever have been shown, with the rare exception of avoiding an outbreak of E. Then there is the energy investment required.

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Business Green

APRIL 18, 2022

The second-largest (and growing) source of climate pollution in Europe. A principal cause of stress-inducing noise pollution and life-shortening air pollution in European cities. For these highest emitters, climate pollution from driving is second only to flying (which, on average, generates twice as many emissions).

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

If a transformative path is followed that embeds a host of circular economy actions that can tackle the climate and physical pollution that results from plastics, then greenhouse gas emissions from the sector could be cut by a third by 2030 and waste levels can be reduced by 46 per cent by 2030, the report calculates.

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Elemental Excelerator

APRIL 21, 2022

Additionally, in the climate technology space, many companies are building B2B (business to business) solutions to upgrade outdated or heavy-polluting systems. For example: Dimensional Energy is engineering a sustainable aviation fuel called syngas using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

By the 1960s, the first occurrence of plastic pollution in the oceans was recorded. Related: This rechargeable camping headlamp is made out of sustainable wood and recycled aluminum Today, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 80% of the marine debris found in our oceans originated as land-based trash that was not recycled.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As the phrase ‘forever chemicals’ enters the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time in 2024, and these fluorinated substances expand the list of micropollutants, it might be time for a change in the way these persistent environmental pollutants are tackled. Some use technologies like ozone oxidation, and membrane filtration.

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Grist

MARCH 13, 2024

The spotlight If you’ve read any climate-related news in the past several years, you’re probably familiar with the scourge of microplastics. A study published just last month in the journal Toxicological Sciences tested 62 placentas, and found microplastics, in varying concentrations, in every single one.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In more modern times, support for aquaculture has ebbed and flowed along with concerns about animal health and welfare, worries over the effluent pollution caused by wastewater discharges, and the unintended impacts of production infrastructure such as pipes and pumps on natural ecosystems. Among the emerging U.S.

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Seafood Startups Carbon Health 28

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

The research has developed a sustainability metric for the ecological design of plastic products, like cup-lids, recognizing and quantifying their propensity to break-down more quickly in the environment (image credit: Bryan James/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution).

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

.” The transfer of these ARGs between bacteria is the mechanism that drives the evolution of antibiotic resistance, making their presence in hospital wastewater a major concern for public health. The concentration of target contaminants and pollutants in hospital wastewater is below a threshold.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The survey showed over a third of smokers (34%) believe it takes less than a year for a cigarette butt to decompose but the truth is it doesn’t ever decompose and can take up to 10 years to start breaking down into microplastics. If people do smoke we urge them to dispose of their cigarettes properly which is better for the environment.”.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Sustainable Fashion Starts With Eliminating Toxic Fast Fashion. The use of toxic chemicals threatens the progress of creating a truly sustainable fashion industry. Understanding the toxic fast fashion industry and challenges is the first step in getting to a sustainable fashion industry. The Story of Fast Fashion. Deadstock.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Sustainable Fashion Starts With Eliminating Toxic Fast Fashion. The use of toxic chemicals threatens the progress of creating a truly sustainable fashion industry. Understanding the toxic fast fashion industry and challenges is the first step in getting to a sustainable fashion industry. The Story of Fast Fashion. Deadstock.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2019

By making the shift from using harmful pollutants, to something environmentally friendly and recyclable, you are saying a lot about your business without having to say anything at all. By discontinuing the use of styrofoam in your restaurant you are demonstrating your commitment to sustainability. Save Our Planet From Styrofoam.

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Grist

JULY 21, 2022

From large pieces, such as bottles, cups, and even a Smurf action figure, to tiny microplastics — fragments, films, fibers, or foams less than 5 mm long — plastic is one of the most common pollutants this group will find, mirroring what cleanup crews regularly see across the country.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

All materials do this, even plastics, which break down into what we call microplastics – i.e. plastic particles smaller than 5mm. With research showing that consumers are more receptive to products that are legitimately sustainable, they don’t make business sense. Biodegradable Straws Reduce Microplastics at Sea and on Land.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2022

Key to a sustainable recovery is innovation. These are my top five sustainable innovations to watch in 2022 - exciting companies that are changing manufacturing processes and developing greener technologies: 1. Jonny Voon is head of the Sustainable Innovation Fund at Innovate UK. Impact Recycling. Tyre Collective.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Use the links below to navigate this guide: The need for sustainable packaging: Giving perspective to our waste crisis. ” – Biodiversity and Health , WHO.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It also confirmed plans to work with suppliers to drive the adoption of more sustainable farming techniques. In its relatively short lifespan, the TerraCycle Global Foundation has already had a significant impact on the health of our planet," said Tom Szaky, founder of TerraCycle. Baxi hails Dutch hydrogen boiler breakthrough.

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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. We consider how sustainable technology shapes business and promotes sustainability. Remote Work Software Is Sustainable Technology.

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