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The more plastic companies make, the more they pollute

Grist

The more plastic a company makes, the more pollution it creates. Researchers from a dozen universities around the world found that, for every 1 percent increase in the amount of plastic a company uses, there is an associated 1 percent increase in its contribution to global plastic litter.

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Office Recycling Guide – 9 Tips for Business Recycling

Green Business Bureau

If you are a member, you can log in to your account to see the template that we created for you to be able to use directly in your own organization. Many organizations see the need and the overall value of creating an office recycling document tailored to an employee training application. Policy Training. Governance.

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Sustainable Construction Materials: 5 Eco-Friendly Options Revolutionizing The Industry

Green Business Bureau

Companies that use these certifications are committed to advancing the practice of sustainable logging and promoting forest productivity and regrowth after they harvest the wood. A material not often considered when it comes to construction is plastic. A material not often considered when it comes to construction is plastic.

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Water-to-Air Ratio – GreenRoofs101

Green Roof Technology

Trays, pre-planted containers or AKA modular systems try to mimic the same layers within a small defined area like a plastic box, metal container or soil filled bags. Some Retention and Detention/Drainage Boards (mainly made from plastic) have no time-release overflow or no overflow that allows air between the water reservoirs.

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Key aspects of smart water meter reliability for African water utilities

Smart Energy International

The material of the meter body, such as brass, or different types of plastic. In Africa, the theft of brass material is inevitable, so a plastic body may be more suitable for water companies. Additionally, the Meter Casing material must be UV-resistant, resistant to high temperature up to 65°C and fire-resistant.

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Hotel Sustainability & Waste Management: Reducing Food, Water and Plastic Waste

Green Business Bureau

This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Food waste reduction programs can be organized into four steps: Conduct A Food Waste Audit. Implement the 4-R’s for Plastic Waste Reduction.

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How to celebrate Earth Day virtually in 2020

AGreenLiving

Log your running and walking miles every day and connect with others for a common goal; participation is free. In the past, the organization has raised more than $300 million for programs benefiting air, land, water, wildlife and public health.