Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

Marine pollution has deservedly gained greater attention in recent years, most notably through the vexing—and highly visible—issue of plastics. Synthetic chemicals, many hazardous and harmful, are now ubiquitous across the seas—much like plastics—and left untackled, this assault will only get worse.

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Pollution Plastics Microplastics Fossil fuels 162

AGreenLiving

MAY 15, 2020

Scientists are predicting that by the year 2050, the ocean may have more plastic than fish. While countries around the world are beginning to take a stand against single-use items and plastics in grocery stores, restaurants and retail chains, there are still measures that consumers can take within their very own households.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Microplastics 36

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Specialist laboratory analysis has been carried out, focussing on microplastic analysis and dewaterability of digestates derived from food waste processes. The data pack provides a first-time analysis of digestate characterisation data from the BCS database and novel work on plastic contamination in UK digestates.

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Microplastics Organic Soil Plastics 130

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The textile is seemingly produced without the use of toxins and is “organic and biodegradable.” Differently coloured trustmarks indicate whether products and/or packaging are free of plastics and microplastics or are made of recyclates.

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Startups Waste Waste Plastics 178

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Microplastics have become so widespread that they have been discovered in fresh Antarctic snow. Something as seemingly innocent as Halloween decorations or gum can be a source, says Sulacpac, a producer of bio-based alternatives for conventional plastics. However, typical plastic waste isn’t the only source of microplastics.

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Microplastics Plastics Waste Waste 202

Unsustainable

OCTOBER 12, 2019

The banning of disposable plastic water bottles is the most reasonable, sustainable, and conscientious plan for the future; and this ban should begin now. Furthermore, there is no simple solution to this issue, as plastic is produced by many different industries for many different purposes. In 2014-15, in Australia, around 2.5

Plastics 40

Plastics Recycling Recycling Waste 40

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Green purchases are those that have a low environmental impact and are more sustainable in terms of the materials they’re made from and the sourcing and manufacturing practices that make them. Buying sustainable products and purchasing from green suppliers and vendors promotes resource efficiency. materials used in business products).

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Policy Biodegradable Health Sustainability 167

Grist

MARCH 22, 2024

If you were to create a recipe for plastics, you’d need a very big cookbook. Scientists know, for example, that at least 3,200 plastic chemicals pose risks to human health or the environment. These chemicals, released at every stage of the plastic life cycle , mimic hormones and interfere with the metabolic and reproductive systems.

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Plastics Health Microplastics Pollution 114

Greenability Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

Mermaids Against Plastic: Tamara , 6:30 p.m. Microplastic Madness (Ages 7 to 14 + General Audiences) , 11 a.m. Public Trust: The Fight for America’s Public Lands , 6:s0 p.m., Sunday, March 7. Becoming Ruby , 6:30 p.m. CST, Monday, March 8. Maxima , 6:30 p.m. CST, Monday, March 8. Dammed to Extinction , 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 12.

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Microplastics Recycling Recycling Plastics 97

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2022

is aiding the world in the fight against single-use plastic waste by offering a variety of biodegradable organic bamboo products for personal use, homes and businesses. From disposable utensils to dental and hair care, EcoLuxe has an array of eco-friendly alternatives to help you reduce your plastic footprint.

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Plastics Waste Waste Sustainability 148

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

Petite Lucette Launches a Sustainable and Circular Fashion Brand . Launched in 2014, Petite Lucette is a sustainable and circular fashion brand founded by French sisters, Anaïs and Clémence. Organic Is The New Black. Organic cotton is less water intensive than conventional cotton. Circular Fashion Is The Future.

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Fashion Organic Sustainability Recycling 148

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Register your own coastal cleanup — wherever that may be One conservation organization, Heal the Bay in Los Angeles County, serves as an example of this campaign by helping citizens coordinate their own cleanup efforts with a centralized registration system. Animals are harmed by items like six-pack rings and plastic bags.

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Microplastics Organic Pollution Plastics 28

Grist

MARCH 13, 2024

The spotlight If you’ve read any climate-related news in the past several years, you’re probably familiar with the scourge of microplastics. These tiny bits of plastic end up clogging oceans. The bits of plastic shed from synthetic textiles have their own term: microfibers.

Plastics 79

Plastics Waste Waste Microplastics 79

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

Bioplastics As An Alternative to Petroleum-Based Plastics. 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.

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Organic Biodegradable Plastics Packaging 195

GreenBiz

JUNE 8, 2021

Plus, the touted sustainability benefits to deriving seafood-like ingredients from plants include reducing the reliance on open-sea fishing and fish farming, not to mention sidestepping the labor abuses found in seafood supply chains. This is just a sampling of the organizations exploring the seafood-analog realm. What's next?

Seafood 541

Seafood Startups Meat alternatives Innovation 541

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

The key to alleviating the damage our food production system creates starts with the selection and procurement of sustainably grown and produced products. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation. Sustainable Food Choices.

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Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 148

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

The key to alleviating the damage our food production system creates starts with the selection and procurement of sustainably grown and produced products. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation. Sustainable Food Choices.

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Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 133

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 3, 2020

Related: 5 sustainable activities to make the most of a winter wonderland Rinks have long required both ice-making technical equipment and ice maintenance measures. Again, its leakage would be harmful to the environment, poisoning living organisms, their habitats and ecosystems. Polyethylene is the most common plastic on the market.

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Global warming Carbon-negative Microplastics Pollution 36

Business Green

JANUARY 13, 2021

A new study from Canadian non-profit Ocean Wise has shown that synthetic fibres, many released from clothing and textiles during domestic laundry, make up a large proportion of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean. This new research confirms that over 70 per cent of Arctic ocean plastic microfibre pollution is coming from our clothes.

Plastics 89

Plastics Microplastics Fashion Pollution 89

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2023

It’s important for business owners and global citizens to understand the source of this change to be empowered to anticipate and adapt to these changes and potentially help reverse them through intentional, sustainable action. . The Holocene.

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Resilience Building Energy Monitoring Ocean acidification Business Energy Monitoring 78

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2022

New research from environmental charity Hubbub seems to reveal just over 1 in 4 smokers (28%) are aware that cigarette butts are made from plastic. They release microplastics and leach out toxic chemicals that can be lethal to marine and freshwater plants and animals. Cigarette litter has become invisible and we need it to be seen.

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Plastics Microplastics Waste Waste 130

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). That’s important as more countries consider investing in sustainable domestic sources of production. “By producing an increasing amount of seafood sustainably as farmers, the industry can help relieve pressure on wild stocks that might currently be overfished commercially.

Seafood 28

Seafood Startups Carbon Health 28

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Disposable plastics are posing serious problems for our planet. Across Europe, a single-use plastic ban will come into effect from 2021, targeting straws, cotton buds, and disposable cutlery, among other products. As you will know, conventional plastics can take as long as 500 years to decompose in nature.

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Biodegradable Plastics Microplastics Fossil fuels 122

EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A new report from EDF and Sustainable Public Affairs showcases case studies on how companies are acting on climate goals, while growing profits. Decarbonizing packaging Since the 1950s, the world has produced over 9 billion tons (bt) of plastics. Of these plastics, around 36% are used in packaging.

Packaging 44

Packaging Carbon-neutral Plastics Recycling 44

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2019

We now have the knowledge about how harmful single-use plastics can be for our environment, so there is no reason to still use these containers in your restaurant. Most takeout boxes are made from polystyrene plastic foam, also known as styrofoam, one of the leading materials in marine litter. The Hazards of Styrofoam Takeout Boxes.

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Biodegradable Packaging Microplastics Plastics 104

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Here are some Do’s and Don’ts of recycling in the workplace, guidance on how to organize a recycling program, and tips on engaging employees to participate. Single-serve coffee pods (You can buy a reusable K-cup or a tool that separates single-serve pods into their plastic and aluminum parts for proper recycling.). Plastic bags.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Plastics 147

Grist

JULY 21, 2022

Unlike several other Earth Day weekend cleanups going on farther down the beach, this group has been given special instructions that will help them categorize and log everything they find, from food scraps and toys to tiny pieces of foil and, of course, many types of plastic. Is the trash from camping? Is it from fishing gear?

Plastics 92

Plastics Pollution Microplastics Home Energy Monitoring 92

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

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. Use the links below to navigate this guide: The need for sustainable packaging: Giving perspective to our waste crisis. Consumers seek sustainable packaging solutions.

Packaging 78

Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

AGreenLiving

JUNE 8, 2021

Plus, the touted sustainability benefits to deriving seafood-like ingredients from plants include reducing the reliance on open-sea fishing and fish farming, not to mention sidestepping the labor abuses found in seafood supply chains. This is just a sampling of the organizations exploring the seafood-analog realm. What’s next?

Seafood 36

Seafood Startups Meat alternatives Innovation 36

AGreenLiving

JULY 1, 2020

How hard would it be to say no to single-use plastics for an entire month? People who sign up for Plastic Free July are about to find out. The global movement is asking people around the world to be part of the plastic pollution solution. Plastic Free July started back in 2011.

Plastics 36

Plastics Waste Waste Microplastics 36

Elemental Excelerator

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We will bear witness as the massive climate-action energy gathering strength in city halls, schools, and boardrooms turns kinetic and steers markets away from extraction and toward life-sustaining systems. Matter is pioneering ways to capture, harvest, and recycle microplastics in wastewater. Design out waste.

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Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Waste 95

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

To tackle our global waste crisis, leaders in sustainable business are seeking materials that don’t reside in the environment but break down to cause no further harm to nature. Teaching Sustainable Business NEWSLETTER. Bio-based materials are intentionally made from living organisms. Organic definition.

Biodegradable 147

Biodegradable Plastics Organic Waste 147

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

The carbon footprint of a business is the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions released by an organization. To become a committed green business, organizations must take responsibility and work to lower their overall GHG emissions. . The most effective strategies will be dependent on an organization’s unique carbon footprint report.

Carbon 78

Carbon Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

The carbon footprint of a business is the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions released by an organization. To become a committed green business, organizations must take responsibility and work to lower their overall GHG emissions. . The most effective strategies will be dependent on an organization’s unique carbon footprint report.

Carbon 78

Carbon Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 28, 2021

We consider how sustainable technology shapes business and promotes sustainability. Therefore, if we don’t transition towards more sustainable business and learn how to work with nature, it is widely predicted that the foundations of our economy will crumble at a greater rate than seen during the pandemic. For instance, the U.S.

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Technology Climate change Biodiversity Sustainability 147

Green Market Oracle

JANUARY 30, 2020

Aditya Mukarji , is from New Delhi India, In March 2018 he began waging war on plastic straws. Within just five months, he had already helped replace more than 500,000 plastic straws at restaurants and hotels in New Delhi. Aidan Dresang is a climate justice advocate and digital organizer from Madison, Wisconsin.

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Climate change Organic Plastics Fossil fuels 98