Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Microplastics have become so widespread that they have been discovered in fresh Antarctic snow. Microplastics are minute pieces of plastic – less than five millimeters in length. However, typical plastic waste isn’t the only source of microplastics. Its ingredients cannot be collected and recycled. Nail polish.

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

Watch the latest films on environmental social justice, waste, recycling, clean energy and food, including Kiss the Ground , at the free virtual One Earth Film Festival from March 5 – 14. Microplastic Madness (Ages 7 to 14 + General Audiences) , 11 a.m. CST, Saturday, March 6. CST, Saturday, March 13. CST, Saturday, March 13.

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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. Recycling is one of the top and most cost-effective ways to reduce waste at home and the workplace. Say Yes to Natural, Recyclable, or Sustainable Materials. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. Go Vintage.

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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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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. The cycle is toxic. Animals are harmed by items like six-pack rings and plastic bags.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

The world has produced over nine billion tons of plastic since the 1950s and only about 9 percent of it gets recycled. Petroleum-based plastics can take up to 500 years to decompose, slowly releasing toxic chemical additives into the surrounding environment and breaking down into harmful microplastics. Packaging for Shipping.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 12, 2021

Plastic never completely goes away, and microplastics are now found in nearly every animal and plant on the planet. Related: Haeckels delivers zero-waste skincare with Bio Restore Membrane To counter the issue, the company has designed a facial cleansing massager with a handle made from recycled plastic. Meejee Images via Meejee.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Buying locally-made, organic and sustainable food options are usually healthier and can make your employees feel better and be more productive. These brands are manufacturing their shoes from recycled and biodegradable materials and sourcing sustainably while still achieving the durability and comfort that shoe lovers expect.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

In their quest to develop a fully organic line, it was initially difficult to find organic fabrics that were both affordable and available in an array of unique colors and textures. Organic Is The New Black. Organic cotton is less water intensive than conventional cotton.

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Fashion Organic Sustainability Recycling 148

AGreenLiving

MAY 15, 2020

One of our favorite brands, Bee’s Wrap , is made with organic cotton, beeswax, organic jojoba oil and tree resin. Tempered glass containers keep food fresh and are non-toxic , recyclable and food-safe (even in the freezer). The material makes them 100% recyclable at the end of the product’s lifespan.

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Unsustainable

OCTOBER 12, 2019

million tonnes of plastic waste were generated, only about 14% of which was recycled or reused (Pickin and Randell 2016, p. Recycling can help to alleviate this cost, to be sure. It was recorded in 2010 that “94% of households recycled or reused plastic bottles,” (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2010, para.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2021

Wine bottles, jars and plates are materials you can intercept from your recycling bin or the landfill and make into a butterfly hub. Conscious Step socks Not only are these gift boxes from Conscious Step stuffed with vegan, fair-trade, organic cotton socks, but you can personalize them to support Mom’s favorite cause. Are you crafty?

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

While it’s a notable green practice, the truth about recycling is that it’s more than simply tossing items into a bin and going on your merry way. Recycling is often a complex process that varies from region to region and requires participants to be mindful and informed about proper recycling etiquette. Beware of Wish-Cycling.

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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. A study published just last month in the journal Toxicological Sciences tested 62 placentas, and found microplastics, in varying concentrations, in every single one.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them. Plastic recycling is further flawed by the fact that only a small percentage is actually recycled due to contamination and lack of effort on the consumer side.

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Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 148

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them. Plastic recycling is further flawed by the fact that only a small percentage is actually recycled due to contamination and lack of effort on the consumer side.

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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. EcoLuxe Products Inc. 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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EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ovako has become the largest recycler of Nordic steel scraps and is engaged in responsible business practices across the entire supply chain. Ovako’s business model is based on circularity and recycling, remelting scraps to make steel. Ovako products consist of an average of 97.2%

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2019

Packaging leftovers in recyclable or biodegradable takeout containers leaves a lasting impression of social and environmental awareness on your customers. By making the shift from using harmful pollutants, to something environmentally friendly and recyclable, you are saying a lot about your business without having to say anything at all.

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R-Squared Energy

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Researchers are even finding microplastics in human organs. . Don’t we recycle our plastics? . It is true that many of us place our plastics in recycle bins. But much of that “recycled plastic” nevertheless ends up in landfills. . It is cheaper in most cases to source new plastics than to recycle them.

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Elemental Excelerator

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Nth Cycle ’s electro-extraction technology helps recyclers and miners upgrade battery waste into production-grade critical minerals. WEEE Centre collects and dismantles e-waste to recover raw materials for recycling into new electronic products. Matter is pioneering ways to capture, harvest, and recycle microplastics in wastewater.

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Grist

JULY 21, 2022

From large pieces, such as bottles, cups, and even a Smurf action figure, to tiny microplastics — fragments, films, fibers, or foams less than 5 mm long — plastic is one of the most common pollutants this group will find, mirroring what cleanup crews regularly see across the country. But panic campaigns on foods to avoid would be ineffective.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Waste recycling/recovery : Mechanical recycling. Waste recycling/recovery : Chemical recycling. Waste recycling/recovery : (digestion, composting). When packaging cannot be avoided, next on the list of priorities is waste recycling and recovery. Waste avoidance : Reuse/Repair.

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Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 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.

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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.

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Carbon Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 78

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

Bio-based materials are intentionally made from living organisms. Organic definition. Organic means to come from living plants and animals. Non-organic means to be built from non-living, synthetic chemicals. Decomposition does not have to involve living organisms. Biodegradation definition.

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Green Market Oracle

JANUARY 30, 2020

Aidan Dresang is a climate justice advocate and digital organizer from Madison, Wisconsin. This passion quickly turned into community organizing and eventually led to his involvement with YCAT where he served as one of their executive directors. "I Karen Dong is an organizer from Watchung, New Jersey and currently resides in New York.

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