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Sustainable Fashion: Identifying Fast Fashion Flaws and Extending the Life Cycle of Clothing

Green Business Bureau

Commonly, fast fashion garments are made from synthetic materials, many of which include toxic dyes and harmful chemicals. Once disposed, these garments degrade, releasing chemical and microplastic pollutants into surrounding water systems, wildlife and even our own bodies. Use Recycled Materials.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Your local reclaimed lumber dealer or architectural salvage retailer is your best option as it supports the local economy, requires fewer miles to transport the lumber to your building site and it allows you to have a look at the lumber in person and know exactly the quality you’re getting. BIO-BASED AND RECYCLED INSULATION.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

To uphold their aesthetic standards, many retailers will not accept foods that are dented, bumpy or bruised. Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

To uphold their aesthetic standards, many retailers will not accept foods that are dented, bumpy or bruised. Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials.

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