Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. In addition, some bioplastics produce methane gas when they decompose, a compound with a global warming potential 25 times that of CO2.

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Biodegradable Plastics Packaging Biotech 246

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Over 90% of the plastics found in the ocean is comprised of microplastics, which commonly end up ingested by aquatic animals, often killing them through choking or toxicity. Oil drilling, also known as fracking, wastes water, releases methane into the atmosphere, produces oil spills and generally wreaks havoc on the environment.

Plastics 28

Plastics Recycling Recycling Recycled materials 28

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

The development of bioplastics – plastics that are biodegradable and made of natural materials – provides businesses with eco-friendly alternatives for packaging and products, especially single-use items that contribute a lot of waste. Not to mention petroleum-based plastics are only draining our finite supply of fossil fuels.

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Organic Biodegradable Plastics Packaging 195

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Eco friendly retail packaging guide. 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. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer.

Packaging 78

Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

For instance, polyethylene plastic bags will decompose over 20 years to produce microplastics that remain in the environment. In the absence of oxygen, materials are broken down to produce methane, water, and biomass. Decomposition does not have to involve living organisms. Biodegradation definition. Compostable definition.

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Biodegradable Plastics Organic Waste 147

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 28, 2021

Disposable coffee cups, plastic straws, throwaway dish ware, and excessive food packaging – these are the waste products of a fast-paced modern life built on convenience. the consumption of microplastics by marine wildlife) and indirectly (landfill sites provide ideal conditions for methane-producing bacteria).

Technology 147

Technology Climate change Biodiversity Sustainability 147

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

Think about sustainable procurement to engage employees in reducing consumption of items such as paper, food , drink, laptops, phones, and packaging. This causes problems in our oceans, with microplastics residing in food chains. . #9: Old, poorly serviced, inefficient boilers could waste from 20-25% of energy. #6: recycled paper).

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Carbon Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78