The Environmental Blog

JULY 14, 2020

The health of human beings depends on the state of the environment as well. Moreover, poor methods of managing waste lead to an increase in soil and water contamination and air pollution. The good news is that you can reuse most of the products you buy from the store like plastic containers and food packaging materials.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

HVAC refrigerant, often freon, leaks as a gas, making it difficult to detect and imposing a serious health hazard to humans and the environment the longer the leak persists. These products may also contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making breathing in these chemicals a potential health risk. Reusing mop water to water plants.

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Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 17, 2023

These are the innovators who are creating the huge companies of the future – ones that invest in workers, reduce pollution, restore our soils and lower the costs of food and energy.” The why: Soil carbon sequestration could remove 3.5 gigatons of CO2 annually by 2030. The why: Palm oil is responsible for 1.4%

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

They can blow away from landfills, trash piles and garbage trucks to pollute the environment and become a serious danger to wildlife since many animals end up swallowing or choking on the plastic. Stop the pollution of our land and water. Plastic bags are not biodegradable and can last over a 1000 years.

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Energy Innovation

JULY 28, 2020

Despite clean energy’s economic and job opportunities, and scientific warnings that net zero emissions are needed by 2050 to prevent the worst impacts of climate change , Trump’s federal government has worked to implement policies that increase pollution. It is also designed, at its core, to generate economic and health benefits.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) have been used for decades to make a huge range of products - from non-stick frying pans and clothing to mobile phones and packaging - but evidence has continued to mount over their harmful consequences for planetary and human health.

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Energy Innovation

JULY 14, 2020

And yet, opportunities exist through climate-friendly recovery packages to not only stimulate economies, but also reduce emissions while promoting social and environmental co-benefits. are heading down a pathway that could exacerbate emissions by rolling back environmental and pollution regulations. Hepburn et al.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 24, 2020

Much of the PFAS contamination is legacy pollution. In fact, both Teflon and Scotchgard were phased out years ago, but these harmful PFAS still persist in the environment — in soils and especially in water , such as the rainwater that supplies drinking water. The most infamous PFAS are those associated with Teflon and 3M’s Scotchgard.

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Low Impact

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Small-scale growers, selling via farmer-focussed supply chains, are better able to deliver public goods due better calibrated supply and demand and to customer understanding of issues such as seasonality, waste and packaging avoidance and trade-offs between crop damage and agrochemical use.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 26, 2022

SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses and transportation impacts.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

From cleaning supplies to personal care items to household goods, many of these products contain harmful chemicals that can pose significant risks to our health and the environment. However, what lies beneath the appealing packaging is often a cocktail of chemicals that can have adverse effects on our health.

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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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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Responding to DeSmog’s findings, Natacha Cingotti, senior health and chemicals policy officer at Brussels-based policy and advocacy group, Health and Environmental Alliance (HEAL), said: “[W]hen working on chemicals- and pesticides-related policies, the imbalance of stakeholders in favour of industry interests is striking.”.

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Low Impact

MARCH 10, 2021

Non-organic, mono-crop agriculture damages soil, as well as using harmful pesticides and herbicides that pollute the environment and disrupt the wild food chain. Food is often packaged in unnecessary plastic or other non-sustainable packaging – posing a waste problem of massive proportions.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Every effort must be expended on reducing risks and unknowns, whether from changes in weather, crop disease, and livestock health, or fluctuating commodity and market prices, not to mention consumer tastes and regulatory requirements. Overall, soil degradation was calculated in 2010 to cost the UK £1.2bn every year.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Plastic pollution negatively impacts the health of our planet. Because the patented Banana Leaf Technology is customizable, other products are expected to be developed in the future, such as natural packaging alternatives. These products include plates, cups, cones, boxes, writing paper and envelopes.

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Business Green

MARCH 30, 2022

The government has unveiled a package of measures designed to support farmers amid surging energy and artificial fertiliser costs. Investing in healthier soils and reducing reliance on chemicals is a triple win," he explained. "It The costs of war keep adding up.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 7, 2022

Each travel, duffle, shopping and computer bag that hits the stores adds to the ongoing use of synthetic fibers, environmental pollution and waste. This is not only good for the skin it touches, but also for the environment, soil health and wildlife. The package arrived quickly. Just the way I like it.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 6, 2022

Reducing asthma in a polluted urban neighborhood through clean energy.”. In 2020, the US health/sustainability market was $355 billion and growing 10% per year. With our fully compostable packaging, you’re adding soil nutrients, not paying to clog your landfill.”. We bake brownies to hire people.” . Ethics/Caring.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Consumption of PFOS-contaminated freshwater fish can cause significant increases in peoples’ blood serum levels of the forever chemical, creating potential health risks. There should be a single health protective fish consumption advisory for freshwater fish across the country.” According to the pfasfree.org.uk

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

AUGUST 20, 2021

SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses and transportation impacts.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Readers also sought glimmers of hope in this year; you were drawn to stories about COVID-19’s positive impact on air pollution and what the sustainability field can do to be more actively anti-racist and pro-diversity. In the $500 billion-per-year cosmetics space, small-scale packaging leads to large-scale single-use plastic waste.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2023

The organization is committed to creating a future where buildings are designed and operated with resource efficiency and occupant health in mind. Green Globes Professional (GGP) – $75 application fee and $750 package that includes manual, online training course, final exam, and initial two-year credential.

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Business Green

MAY 22, 2020

The plan includes climate adaptation measures across seven sectors - water, agriculture, land, forestry, human settlement, health, transport, and mining - as well as measures to scale up hydropower and solar energy, improve energy efficiency and rollout electric vehicles, the according to the news site.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

Comparing before and after photos, most people thought that reduced air pollution may have only been COVID-19 pandemic ’s redeeming quality. Plastic pollution brings a host of environmental problems, with many ending up in landfills for, possibly, eternity. Incineration = Air Pollution. Endangersthe Marine Ecosystem.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

Microsoft’s cloud architecture eventually will house Land O’Lakes’ data tools including Truterra , which tracks impacts on soil , air and water from no-till, cover crops and fertilizer management practices, as well as WinField United r7 software that uses satellite imagery and geolocated data. billion years of evolution.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Whether driven by animal welfare, health, or environmental concerns - or a combination of all three - more and more people are either becoming vegan and vegetarian or reducing their meat consumption and eating greater proportions of plant-based food. There can be little doubt diets are steadily changing in the UK.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Decarbonising in line with global climate goals could also help reduce air pollution by up to a third and deliver $280bn health-related economic benefits in C40 cities, driven in large part by a reduction in fossil fuel use. Onshore wind and solar are some of the cheapest forms of energy - and Italy can generate it right on their soil.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This group of widely used and enduring chemicals has been linked to a range of serious adverse health conditions including testicular cancer, thyroid disease, increased cholesterol levels, liver damage and fertility issues, as well as damaging the development of unborn children. “In

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Consumers need new options for less wasteful and less pollutive products, packaging, transportation, and energy. Sustainable agriculture means farming and grazing in a way that doesn’t work the soil to death, or deforest en masse to make way for croplands. Eco Friendly Distribution, Shipping and Packaging. Clean Energy.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. A zero waste program should avoid burning and eliminate discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Besides, the report highlights the danger of focusing on short-term GDP gains at the expense of the longer-term prosperity of the economy, which depends on robust ecosystem services, clean water, unpolluted air, and healthy soils. The nature financing chasm urgently needs bridging and the benefits of doing so have never been more obvious.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Helping in setting waste reduction targets which in turn cuts down on disposal costs and wasted material, helps preserve resources, and lowers emissions and pollution. Buy supplies in bulk to reduce packaging. Check out our articles on eco-friendly boxes and paper packaging and some biodegradable options.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

The large volume of gloves used in the industrial market means that often gloves are thrown into the garbage after they are soiled or worn out. It is also through this reconnection with nature that mental and physical health is improved. Premium haircare company, MASAMI, sets the bar when it comes to clean haircare products.

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Business Green

MAY 16, 2021

Packaging and plastic bags from seven of the UK's top 10 supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, and the Co-op, was found burning or dumped illegally by roadsides, in fields and in waterways across 10 sites in the region of Adana, the campaigners said.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

Attending conferences like GreenBiz 21 serve as perfect soil and ground to grow meaningful connections and partnerships! I was particularly interested in the discussions around plastic packaging and waste throughout the event. Plastic pollution is a problem greatly impacting the health of NYC waterways.

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Business Green

JULY 8, 2021

Even the Prime Minister's most loyal allies would be hard pushed to argue he has delivered on last summer's promise of a Roosevelt-style stimulus package capable of remaking the British economy along net zero lines. It has been an undeniably good week for the government's occasionally-sighted green recovery agenda.

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