AGreenLiving

JULY 12, 2021

The plastic crisis starts with petroleum-based products, is facilitated by consumer consumption and expands to pollution of the land and water. Plastic never completely goes away, and microplastics are now found in nearly every animal and plant on the planet. Meejee sets sustainable goals for skincare with less plastic.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Differently coloured trustmarks indicate whether products and/or packaging are free of plastics and microplastics or are made of recyclates. And the firm Cellugy from Denmark presented its EcoFLEXY product, described as “a 100% bio-based alternative to conventional plastic packaging.”

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Business Green

APRIL 20, 2020

Group of academics, campaigners and politicians warn against delaying plastic pollution crackdowns in US and UK. At the same time, the use of plastic bags for food deliveries has once again become widespread, as supermarkets have sought to speed up delivery processes in response to soaring demand. It is estimated around 4.7

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

That’s important as more countries consider investing in sustainable domestic sources of production. These self-contained operations are designed to address concerns about wastewater discharges in coastal waters, as well as concerns over viruses, parasites and microplastics that plague ocean and coastal operations.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 26, 2020

Mexico City-based NOS has come out with a design to address one of the many causes of plastic pollution that consumers tend to overlook: toothbrushes. The company’s Everloop toothbrush combines a reusable, recycled plastic handle with replaceable bristles made from compostable bamboo. NOS Images via NOS. View post:Â .

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Year-long research project led by Systemiq asserts window for action is fast closing, but concludes shift towards net zero plastics system is affordable and achievable. Yoni Shiran, program director and partner at Systemiq, said a new, more climate and planet-friendly plastics system was "within reach but will require bold action".

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. The key to alleviating the damage our food production system creates starts with the selection and procurement of sustainably grown and produced products.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life Plastic debris takes a brutal toll on marine animals.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. The key to alleviating the damage our food production system creates starts with the selection and procurement of sustainably grown and produced products.

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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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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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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

An unwanted gift: Plastic . Yet, the most unpleasant present was given to the Earth in 1907 by Leo Baekeland, who invented Bakelite, the first fossil fuels-made plastic. Plastic became so popular mostly due to its durability. Once it’s disposed of, we don’t easily get rid of plastic. What do I ask for?

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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

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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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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

We’ve all been guilty of buying an unsustainable beverage every once in a while, but when faced with the perplexing conundrum of whether to grab that plastic bottle or aluminum can, which do you believe to be more environmentally-friendly ? By the 1960s, the first occurrence of plastic pollution in the oceans was recorded.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 7, 2021

But environmentally, these plastic pods are mounting up to an estimated 40 billion pieces of waste in the landfills every year. Nexe Innovations, a Vancouver-based company, set out to eliminate plastic , explaining, “Our mission is to replace everyday products with plant-based materials.”

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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. From disposable utensils to dental and hair care, EcoLuxe has an array of eco-friendly alternatives to help you reduce your plastic footprint. EcoLuxe Products Inc.

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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. Kelp-based "shrimp" is kosher and won't trigger a life-threatening shellfish allergy.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2020

Where there's hope for speeding up business action on plastics. Its landmark report, "The New Plastics Economy," sounded the alarm in 2016 that if "business as usual" continues, by 2025 the ocean may hold more plastic than fish by weight. Only five years ago, few corporate leaders had plastic pollution on their official radar.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Headquartered in the Finnish city of Vantaa, Tikkurila has been producing paints since 1862 but its latest paint collection, Endangered Colors, shines the light on endangered animals and will donate one euro of each package sold to protect endangered species. They are also packaged into recycled plastic buckets.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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Business Green

AUGUST 11, 2020

Guy Fennell, cofounder of environmentally friendly baby wipe company Pura, talks to BusinessGreen about his plans to disrupt the wasteful baby care industry with kerbside nappy recycling and plastic-free baby wipes. With 90 per cent of wet wipes in the UK made from plastic, the products boast carbon intensive production processes.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2021

The world’s biggest banks are indiscriminately funding firms responsible for devastating marine ecosystems and fuelling climate change via their plastics production, a new report from Portfolio Earth concludes. The plastics crisis is one of the most serious environmental crises facing the world.

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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.

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Business Green

AUGUST 28, 2020

With the launch of the US branch of the Plastics Pact the case for corporates to step up their plastic waste reduction efforts are becoming clearer than ever. Its landmark report, "The New Plastics Economy," sounded the alarm in 2016 that if "business as usual" continues, by 2025 the ocean may hold more plastic than fish by weight.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

That’s important as more countries consider investing in sustainable domestic sources of production. ” These self-contained operations are designed to address concerns about wastewater discharges in coastal waters, as well as concerns over viruses, parasites and microplastics that plague ocean and coastal operations.

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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. 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.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 15, 2021

The Australian federal government has launched the National Plastic Plan , which seeks to deal with plastic pollution in various areas. According to the government, the plan will be aimed at banning single-use plastics on beaches, ending expanded polystyrene packaging and introducing microplastic filters for washing machines.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 25, 2021

But this sustainable toothpaste from Rocc Naturals is aiming to help manage this ever-growing plastic crisis. It’s packaged in biodegradable tubes, which can be a big step toward lessening the plastics nightmare the Earth currently finds itself in. ” Plastic trash is absolutely everywhere.

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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?

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Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

Environmental groups and green businesses broadly welcome strategy, which aims to 'make sustainable products the norm'. In addition, single-use food packaging and utensils are set to face stronger restrictions, the Commission said. If adopted, the Circular Economy Action Plan would form part of the new Industrial Strategy.

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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. Kelp-based “shrimp” is kosher and won’t trigger a life-threatening shellfish allergy.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

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. Bubble wrap , packing peanuts and other plastic loose fill packaging. that is difficult and expensive to separate from the rest of the cup.

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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.

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