Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JUNE 1, 2023

Here are three things you should know if you want to learn more about these initiatives: Coral reef health is an important component of conservation efforts in the Caribbean. Plastic debris poses a huge threat to both marine life and coastal communities, with millions of tons entering our oceans every year.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

AUGUST 25, 2022

. ‘Our major concern was that we had a significant amount of food waste in India across the globe as well and there wasn’t much of a meaningful solution, where food waste is actually upcycled. There has to be a significant health or nutrition benefit that would push this into the human market.”

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. RECYCLED PLASTIC. Arqlite , a member of the U.S. INTERIOR PAINT.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Forest Stewardship Council offers certified printing paper with varying weights and sizes, while HP offers an ink cartridge and plastics recycling program. Through their Planet Partners program, roughly 1 million plastic bottles are collected each day and then incorporated into new products.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A newish concept, “upcycled food” — goods that “use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment" — is being promoted by a nonprofit consortium called the Upcycled Food Association.

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Grist

MAY 22, 2024

Real plastic is down to 10 percent of everything now. Rather than jumping ahead to a vision of a fully plastic-free future, she was interested in how technology could help us make better use of the stuff, as we gradually replace it with more sustainable materials. But she was also inspired, in part, by science fiction.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This is preparing you for the days when there will be no single-use plastics at our disposal. You can try learning a few skills, like upcycling and precycling, which can help you minimize your waste. This means more walking and better health. Recycling also lowers your greenhouse gas emissions. Adapt to Climate Change.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 25, 2021

Trash: If the item in question is damaged beyond repair and can’t be donated, upcycled, or recycled, toss it in the trash. Single-use items such as plastic bags , paper towels and beauty products not only leave a trail of waste in their wake, but they also contribute to a messy home. Swap out single-use items with reusable versions.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

For instance, according to studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH) , certain plastics found in consumer packaging can lead to cancers, diabetes, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, and other various ill-health effects caused by inhalation or direct contact. ” – Biodiversity and Health , WHO.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Be sure to have a hazardous waste recycling policy that stretches beyond simply paper and plastics to ensure the greatest amount of waste is diverted from landfills. Upcycle Items You Already Own.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Give grandpa one of 13 color options, all manufactured using an innovative fabric made entirely from plastic bottles. Upcycled cribbage board For the grandparent who enjoys classic game time, give the gift of cribbage with the added benefit of reusing materials off the street.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Essentially, sustainable fashion meets women’s health. Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show. Sustainability is important to Camargo’s belief that "the health of the planet impacts our health," she says. "In

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Business Green

JULY 20, 2021

Our demands on nature far exceed its capacity to supply them and this poses significant risk to the health and wellbeing of economies and societies. From 1970 to 2017, the annual global extraction of materials grew from 27 billion tonnes to 92 billion tonnes, and it is expected to double again by 2060.

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Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2021

This helps promote a message of health and wellbeing to the colleagues that occupy the building. This ensures that plastic bottles disposed in the building are responsibly recycled and kept out of nature. To keep up the feeling that you're in the middle of the jungle, there's an old Jeep that has been upcycled into a meeting room.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Related: Eco-friendly subscription boxes to gift this holiday season JOCO reusable, glass coffee cups JOCO has been a strong advocate for the “Refuse all plastic, stop disposable waste” message. Recycled glass artworks Upcycling glass is a good way to minimize waste and create eco-art for all to enjoy. Because bamboo is The Humble Co.’s

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2021

While these clients wanted to look out for the health of children in the space, they also wanted to pay attention to the health of the planet by avoiding waste and upcycling where possible. To this end, they selected non-toxic throw pillow inserts, an upcycled cotton scrap area rug and a pre-owned, vintage coffee table.

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Business Green

APRIL 23, 2020

Perhaps it is the rapid adaptation to our locked down world that the organisers have had to facilitate, delivering a series of virtual events and broadcasts that have effectively highlighted how even as we are living through the current health crisis there is no time to waste in tackling a still worse global threat.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

There are plenty of options for kombucha starter kits available online or in health food stores around the country, but some of the more popular kits include ones from GetKombucha and the Kombucha Shop. Wellness subscriptions For health nuts or wellness-focused friends, a health or wellness subscription might be just what the doctor ordered.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Related: The sustainable wardrobe: it’s more accessible than you think Hand-woven baskets Help your parents decorate with a cute artisan gift like Lola & Mawu baskets made from upcycled vintage indigo fabric and natural undyed straw. Matcha kit Inspire your parents to stay healthy with a superfood latte blend like the options from Golde.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 22, 2020

Just be sure to follow health precautions, including social distancing and wearing masks. Grab a pallet, upcycle some metal sheeting, stack rocks from around the property or line the space with upside-down bottles. Make planters For a fun Earth Day project, build your own planters.

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Business Green

JANUARY 18, 2021

Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. Plus the remotes will also be manufactured from 24 per cent recycled plastic content. Resembling a hi-tech waste bin, the appliance is designed to sit in the kitchen, hallway, or wherever convenient in the home, where users can deposit waste plastic, glass, metals, and more.

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Business Green

JANUARY 18, 2021

Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. The remotes will also be manufactured from 24 per cent recycled plastic content. Resembling a hi-tech waste bin, the appliance is designed to sit in the kitchen, hallway, or wherever convenient in the home, where users can deposit waste plastic, glass, metals and more.

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Business Green

MARCH 18, 2022

Campaigners maintain the move could improve health, boost economic activity, and lead to lower energy demand and carbon emissions. The site will initially process six recycling streams: paper, plastic, aluminum cans, e-waste, batteries, and organic waste. Workshops for those that want to upcycle waste.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A newish concept, “upcycled food” — goods that “use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment” — is being promoted by a nonprofit consortium called the Upcycled Food Association.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Often made out of unsustainable materials like plastic and polyester, decorations are just as important as gifts to plenty of American households. Remember to forage sustainably, only taking what you need and considering the health of the tree or plant you’re taking from.

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Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Upcycling textile waste in collaboration with leading brands and supply chain partners. The company’s regenerative NuCycl technologies upcycle textile and apparel waste by dissolving cotton and regenerating the molecules into a new, even stronger fiber. Evrnu | DEMONSTRATION TRACK. Why do we love them? Why do we love them?

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Essentially, sustainable fashion meets women’s health. Pantys’ products cut down on plastic waste — one person uses up to 15,000 pads and tampons over a lifetime, most of which wind up in landfills, estimates show. Sustainability is important to Camargo’s belief that “the health of the planet impacts our health,” she says.

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