DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2024

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would dramatically cut the amount and toxicity of plastic garbage New Yorkers throw away by targeting the source. The ACC is fighting to weaken the bill , which it claims is “ overly restrictive ” in its definitions of toxic substances and recycling.

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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. Research suggests that human exposure to microplastics could lead to oxidative stress, DNA damage and inflammation, among other health problems.[4].

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A green procurement or green purchasing policy (GPP) is put in place to guide businesses when acquiring materials, supplies and services and selecting such products based on their impact on the environment and human health. Buying sustainable products and purchasing from green suppliers and vendors promotes resource efficiency.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 12, 2021

Plastic never completely goes away, and microplastics are now found in nearly every animal and plant on the planet. Related: Haeckels delivers zero-waste skincare with Bio Restore Membrane To counter the issue, the company has designed a facial cleansing massager with a handle made from recycled plastic. Meejee Images via Meejee.

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Business Green

MAY 30, 2022

The European plastics industry is "on the precipice" of stranded asset risk due to an increasingly unsustainable business model that is putting €678bn investor capital under threat, unless it rapidly shifts gear towards a more circular plastics system based on reuse, recycling and waste reduction. It is struggling to compete globally.

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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

We ask that the [Department of Health and Human Services] speak out against bans on these products as a public safety risk and help stop the rush to ban these products by environmentalists and elected officials that puts consumers and workers at risk," Radoszewski wrote. It also denied the move had come in response to industry lobbying.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

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. In 2018, the recycling rate for plastic bottles was just over 29%.

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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. million tonnes of plastic waste were generated, only about 14% of which was recycled or reused (Pickin and Randell 2016, p. Recycling can help to alleviate this cost, to be sure.

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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. Plastic in the waterways begins to break down into microplastics, which marine animals ingest. The cycle is toxic. View post:Â .

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Seabirds, whales, seals, turtles, and fish mistake plastic bags, bottles, and microplastics (fragments smaller than 5 millimeters) for food, leading to ingestion and starvation. Microplastics can also absorb and concentrate harmful toxins in the ocean, entering the food chain and bioaccumulating in predators like fish and shellfish.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2021

Jewelry from Smiling Rocks These lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds, without the ghastly effects on the environment and human health. Pacific Merchants Trading also participates in a tree replanting program to ensure sustainable development. All Habit cosmetics are vegan and come in sustainable packaging.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

That is the conclusion of research commissioned by the Plastics Europe trade body, which this week warns current commitments and regulatory efforts to tackle the plastic waste crisis are too sluggish and lack the ambition required to align with agreed net zero goals and waste and recycling targets.

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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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Business Green

APRIL 11, 2021

There is growing scientific concern about the environmental and health impacts of microplastics which are being discovered in the remotest areas of the earth and in food chains. The research studied the impact on the mussels and how the microplastics could be captured ensuring they didn't get released into the marine environment.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2022

Innovate UK's Jonny Voon explores some of the most exciting green ideas this year, ranging from UK lithium mining and plastic recycling breakthroughs, clothing that 'grows' with the children wearing it. Key to a sustainable recovery is innovation. Impact Recycling. Currently, only up to 15 per cent of plastic is recycled.

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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

Packaging leftovers in recyclable or biodegradable takeout containers leaves a lasting impression of social and environmental awareness on your customers. 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.

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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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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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Elemental Excelerator

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We will bear witness as the massive climate-action energy gathering strength in city halls, schools, and boardrooms turns kinetic and steers markets away from extraction and toward life-sustaining systems. Nth Cycle ’s electro-extraction technology helps recyclers and miners upgrade battery waste into production-grade critical minerals.

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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. We found microplastics everywhere,” Granek says.

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Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 14, 2023

🌾 Phospholutions , a State College, PA-based sustainable fertilizer developer, raised $11M from Advantage Capital, Conti Ventures, Tekfen Ventures, Maumee Ventures, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and Keytrade. 💧 Membrion , a Seattle, WA-based membrane technology for wastewater treatment developer, raised $5.5M

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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. The TerraCycle Global Foundation, the non-profit founded by recycling giant TerraCycle, has announced that it has cleared 581 tonnes of waste from waterways in Thailand following the 2020 launch of its campaign in Bangkok.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

AUGUST 1, 2019

Recycling growth – Being able to reuse growth media would cut down on waste and the costs of inputs. But cricket protein bars are on the rise and groups like Little Herds are promoting the environmental and health benefits of eating insects. 3 – The regulatory fight has already begun.

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Green Market Oracle

JANUARY 30, 2020

Here is a brief introduction to 50 young activists that fighting for the health of our planet and our communities. Autumn was a nominee for the International Children’s Peace Prize and spoke to the UN General Assembly at the launch of the International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development in 2018.

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