GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As part of the program, the home furnishings company, widely known for its flat-pack packaging and ready-to-assemble furniture, will be taking back a range of IKEA products: bookcases and shelf units; small tables; chairs and stools without upholstery; and chests of drawers. But getting there is a long journey.". trillion in 2022 from $3.53

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

February saw an apparent line in the sand emerging between European waste management regulation commentators over the merits of introducing mandatory mixed waste sorting (MWS) – prior to thermal treatment and landfill disposal – versus focusing on making improvements to source separation. MWS could save between 10.2

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

Joseph Doherty is managing director of waste management services firm Re-Gen Waste. He was also a Committee Member on Defra’s Advisory Committee on Packaging. Joseph Doherty of Re-Gen Waste welcomes the consultation on the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN).

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

A positive Return On Investment (ROI) and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money, create a competitive advantage, open new markets and attract customers and employees. Engineering, including product design, materials, and end-of-life management (e.g. Increased Sales.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

The firm says the facility will be able to re-use 100% of the PET it takes in and help recycle some of the 4.9 million tonnes of plastic waste created in the UK annually. It will see an investment of around £20 million into the local economy and create 50 new, permanent jobs.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials. Reward eco-friendly commuting.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

The volume of waste produced in England has remained largely the same for the past five years, presenting fresh questions as to how government, businesses, and households can successfully curb waste levels. The report also notes that raw material consumption dropped between 2013 and the end of 2017.

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Business Green

AUGUST 16, 2022

Restaurant chain estimates new cPET food packaging will save 330 tonnes of plastic from its supply chain annually. The new packaging is to be made from recyclable material known as cPET, which Wagamama claims it is among the first major restaurant chains to use as a basis for its soup and noodle bowls.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Businesses can also reduce their environmental impact by reducing the amount of waste they produce. Ways to reduce waste include recycling, composting, and reducing packaging. This can be done by using recycled materials, investing in renewable resources , and using water and energy efficiently.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 12, 2022

"More specifically, and assuming that global investment in the field materialises by 2030, the Parties wish to express their common interest in purchasing commercial volumes of chemically recycled plastic content to incorporate in their packaging portfolio [from chemical players]".

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

The volume of waste produced in England has remained largely the same for the past five years, presenting fresh questions as to how government, businesses, and households can successfully curb waste levels. The report also notes that raw material consumption dropped between 2013 and the end of 2017.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Having been crowned the most polluting brand in the world for two years running by the Break Free from Plastic campaign in its global audit of plastic waste, the firm also last year revealed it produces three million tonnes of plastic packaging a year, or the equivalent of 200,000 bottles a minute.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Hotel operations, when managed unsustainably, can lead to environmental disruption in various forms including: Generation of enormous waste in landfills, contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases. Reduce Waste and Recycle. According to Reconomy, food waste accounts for more than 50% of waste in the hospitality industry.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

When done right, sustainable business practices deliver a positive return on investment (ROI), improving efficiency, lowering costs and driving sales. Like any investment a company makes, the potential return on an investment in sustainability should be considered before making the investment. Increased Sales.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

When done right, sustainable business practices deliver a positive return on investment (ROI), improving efficiency, lowering costs and driving sales. Like any investment a company makes, the potential return on an investment in sustainability should be considered before making the investment. Increased Sales.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Business Green

JUNE 9, 2021

Rather than slowing the pace of environmental concerns in the investment world, the pandemic appears to have focussed minds - collective wake-up call, perhaps. Just last week, HSBC announced it would halt funding coal investments. Is the role of governments redundant as climate-adverse investments continue to become unviable?

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

Some companies might install energy-efficient lighting and allow their employees to have flexible schedules, while others might invest in sustainable sourcing of materials and a cleaner production process. Without thoughtful management, organic waste can emit methane gas as they decompose.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

At our current rate of plastic waste generation, increasing waste management capacity will not be sufficient to reach plastic pollution goals alone,” said Vikas Khanna, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. “At

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A small number of influential large companies are creating internal funds to support sustainability goals specific to circular economy initiatives, such as designing out waste and recovering materials from products used internally or sold in the market. The company's first investment was in the Closed Loop Leadership Fund.)

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

As part of the program, the home furnishings company, widely known for its flat-pack packaging and ready-to-assemble furniture, will be taking back a range of IKEA products: bookcases and shelf units; small tables; chairs and stools without upholstery; and chests of drawers. But getting there is a long journey.".

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Sustainability Recycling Recycling Recycled materials 79

Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as promising as chemical recycling and next-generation plastics may sound, experts also say some of the most realistic solutions to plastic pollution involve eliminating it from packaging as much as possible. Should packaging all be the same color of plastic to avoid dye-based contamination in recycling processes?

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Business Green

MAY 7, 2021

The maker of KitchenAid, Maytag, and Brastemp products announced earlier this week it would reduce its direct emissions to net zero by switching its global plants and buildings to renewable energy, investing in energy efficiency improvements, and purchasing carbon offsets.

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Recycled materials Recycling Recycling Law 92

Business Green

JULY 29, 2022

Here's the base-case scenario: 50 per cent of post-consumer household textile waste in the 27 European Union countries and Switzerland is collected, up from today's 30-35 per cent. Fashion companies need to set ambitious targets for recycling textiles and designing for circularity. In the upside case, 80 per cent is collected.

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Sustainability Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sustainability is the “new normal” From food production, to packaging, to fashion to lifestyle products, there is a clear effort to replace traditional demands with sustainable alternatives. Their efforts so far mean 100% of their US electricity needs are met with renewable energy and 87% of their production line uses recycled materials.

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GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2020

census tells us there are about 20,000 local governments, each independently responsible for deciding what to recycle, how to recycle, or whether to offer recycling services at all. This collection of disaggregated waste management decisions is a challenging start of the "reverse supply chain" that is recycling.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 528

Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sneakers made from food waste. DRINKICKS DrinKicks is developing sneakers made from food waste and recycled materials in an effort to engage the sneaker-enthusiast community in circularity. Ultracapacitors built with hemp sourced from Black and Indigenous farmers. Ultra-light solar panels you can place anywhere.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The banana silk is made from a byproduct of agriculture waste; discarded banana stems are harvested to make way for new tree growth and then upcycled into this sustainable silk alternative. Prices for the new collection range from $98 to $398, so adding Valani to your wardrobe will certainly be an investment.

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Biodegradable Fashion Upcycling Recycled materials 36

The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

From reducing carbon footprints to minimizing waste, there are numerous steps one can take to establish a more sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.

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Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Sustainability Energy Monitor 195

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 12, 2022

Many cheaply-made skillets lack a durable design and contribute to the waste stream with their short lifespans. When a company invests in that quality and makes the pan from recycled materials, it’s a double win. When a company invests in that quality and makes the pan from recycled materials, it’s a double win.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 28

Business Green

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Industry leaders are laying out decarbonisation strategies while calling on policymakers to set out clear frameworks for investment and innovation in low carbon solutions and incentives. We are already undertaking major change across key areas of our supply chain, supported by a €250m investment across three years.

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GreenTech Gazette

JULY 6, 2022

Investing in these can be expensive, so it mightn’t be an appropriate option for everyone. Green Shipping Materials. Your product’s packaging can be one of the drivers of your company’s carbon footprint, especially when you add in shipping. Aiming for recycled materials can often be recommended. 3D Printing.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The banana silk is made from a byproduct of agriculture waste; discarded banana stems are harvested to make way for new tree growth and then upcycled into this sustainable silk alternative. Prices for the new collection range from $98 to $398, so adding Valani to your wardrobe will certainly be an investment.

Biodegradable 28

Biodegradable Fashion Upcycling Recycled materials 28

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

finds swathes of major snack brands come in hard to recycle packaging with unclear labeling for consumers. Pringles crisps, Cadbury's chocolate and Babybel cheese are among the snack brands named and shamed for wasteful packaging in a new Which? As part of the investigation, the Which?

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Packaging Waste Waste Recycling 81

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As part of the program, the home furnishings company, widely known for its flat-pack packaging and ready-to-assemble furniture, will be taking back a range of IKEA products: bookcases and shelf units; small tables; chairs and stools without upholstery; and chests of drawers. trillion in 2022 from $3.53

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Sustainability Recycling Recycling Retail 28

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

In Beck’s mind, too , forwarding-thinking companies should look at natural resources not just as consumables but as recyclable goods, and then design systems and products in a way that eliminates waste. Nearly a century ago, Ecolab sold dishwasher soap with a dispenser described as its first effort to reduce waste.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 28, 2021

Numerous companies have set 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging goals such as Colgate-Palmolive and Kellogg. Virtually all these companies, though, are not tracking whether their packaging is actually recycled and what new products their packaging becomes. Material flows.

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