Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2021

trillion dollar fashion industry may be economically thriving in the age of fast-changing trends but it is in no way sustainable. Along with addressing the threats of fast fashion or “ toxic fashion ”, finding solutions to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the fashion industry is just as significant. The massive 2.5

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

But if you’re not sure where to start, we thought who better to consult with questions about where and what to buy (or not to buy) when blending style and sustainability than the experts themselves? Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Buy Pre-Loved.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Microplastics blanket the planet and infiltrate our bodies, wastewater pollutes our waterways, and greenhouse gas emissions are driving global climate change. “We The key question is whether waste is produced more or less efficiently as systems scale up, and how big a recycling burden there is as a consequence,” says Kempes.

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Grist

AUGUST 10, 2023

Last month, the American Chemistry Council, a petrochemical industry trade group, sent out a newsletter highlighting a major new report on what it presented as a promising solution to the plastic pollution crisis: using “recycled” plastic in construction materials. A recycling box with mixed plastic waste, among other materials.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2023

PVC also fragments into harmful microplastic particles. In places where suitable facilities and national electronic waste legislation are lacking, electronic waste is often treated as general waste and either ends up in landfill or is recycled along with other metal or plastic waste. E-waste frequently ends up in landfill.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

More specifically, microplastic. Mussels, tuna, sardines, sea bream, hake, you name it; all contain an amount of microplastics consumed while in the sea. Research conducted by Orb Media found microplastic particles in bottled water as well. How do Microplastics come about? All of these are secondary microplastics.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

European legislative bodies have mobilized themselves en masse since March 2022, which is when several proposals aimed at product sustainability saw the light of day, most notably a circular economy business model. Traceability systems are to be in place to enable tracking all procedures leading from raw materials to the finished product.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Bristol based microplastic technology company Matter is launching Gulp, “the first sustainable, long-lasting washing machine microfibre filter” on Kickstarter from 11 October. Research suggests that human exposure to microplastics could lead to oxidative stress, DNA damage and inflammation, among other health problems.[4].

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2024

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would dramatically cut the amount and toxicity of plastic garbage New Yorkers throw away by targeting the source. The ACC is fighting to weaken the bill , which it claims is “ overly restrictive ” in its definitions of toxic substances and recycling.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

The microplastics in clothes are non-biodegradable and pollute the water. The promise of sustainability only goes so far with certain companies. Sustainability affects the environment and all people, which is why it is necessary to get involved. Are they a sustainable company? How Can You Help?

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Because of their low cost, durability and versatility, plastics are everywhere–including in the environment–and only 9 percent of the plastic ever generated has been recycled. There is an urgent need to take actions like limiting global virgin plastic production from fossil fuels and designing products and packaging for recyclability.”.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 26, 2020

The company’s Everloop toothbrush combines a reusable, recycled plastic handle with replaceable bristles made from compostable bamboo. Everloops sustainable toothbrush comes with replaceable bamboo bristles. The sheer number of plastic toothbrushes that end up in landfills every year is a much larger problem than most people realize.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Michelin sets goal for 100 per cent sustainable tyres by 2050, as Bridgestone unveils latest ultra-durable tyre product. As such, tyre production remains an energy intensive process, while tyre use has been blamed for air and microplastic pollution. Moreover, the sector faces a well-documented recycling challenge for end of life tyres.

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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

APRIL 13, 2021

From Kansas City, there are many free, mostly virtual events that range from climate solutions to renewable energy, composting, recycling and an outdoor children’s puppet show. Composting Food Waste & Trying To Stop It , Missouri Organic Recycling. Microplastics and the Environment , Aquatic Ecology Lab. Sunday, April 18.

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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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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

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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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. LivingPackets from France was another runner up, with its sustainable packaging solution for online deliveries.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brausch for The Verge Sustainable tires are becoming a reality, but are they coming soon enough? Truly sustainable tires are becoming a reality, but will it be enough? Truly sustainable tires are becoming a reality, but will it be enough? Illustration by Nico H. Renewable rubber Bridgestone’s “Wireless-In-Wheel” technology.

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Business Green

MAY 30, 2022

The European plastics industry is "on the precipice" of stranded asset risk due to an increasingly unsustainable business model that is putting €678bn investor capital under threat, unless it rapidly shifts gear towards a more circular plastics system based on reuse, recycling and waste reduction.

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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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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Seabirds, whales, seals, turtles, and fish mistake plastic bags, bottles, and microplastics (fragments smaller than 5 millimeters) for food, leading to ingestion and starvation. Microplastics can also absorb and concentrate harmful toxins in the ocean, entering the food chain and bioaccumulating in predators like fish and shellfish.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 15, 2020

Swapping some of your everyday kitchen items with reusable or eco-friendly alternatives is a great way to get started on (or continue) your sustainable-living journey. The handy alternative of reusable beeswax wrap is making huge waves in the sustainable-living community, and for good reason.

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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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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Related: This rechargeable camping headlamp is made out of sustainable wood and recycled aluminum Today, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 80% of the marine debris found in our oceans originated as land-based trash that was not recycled. In 2018, the recycling rate for plastic bottles was just over 29%.

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Business Green

MAY 25, 2022

Large-scale capex spending must start before the end of the decade if the petrochemical industry has any hope of reaching net zero," said Ilhan Savut, sustainable materials analyst at BNEF and lead author of the report. Moreover, even 'green plastics' have a significant carbon footprint if they are burned at the end of their life.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The company’s B-pods offer premium coffees from licensed brand partners that produce ethically and sustainably sourced coffee. They are not only 100% recyclable, but they are also designed to break down without leaving microplastics behind in a landfill environment. company based out of Los Angeles.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Related: Microplastics accelerate cell death at 3 times the normal rate, study says “The goal of Tikkurila’s paints has always been to protect buildings and furniture, thus increasing their lifespan,” shares Elisa Markula, CEO of Tikkurila. They are also packaged into recycled plastic buckets.

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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. 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.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Related: Atlantic has 10 times the microplastics previously thought The centralized information also allows organizers to track the amount and types of garbage removed. Plastic in the waterways begins to break down into microplastics, which marine animals ingest. The cycle is toxic.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2022

By giving customers plenty of sustainable alternatives for their everyday needs – dental floss, cotton swabs, hair brushes, cutlery – EcoLuxe is helping cut down on plastic waste and the negative side effects that comes with it (microplastics, for example). Don’t Just Sell to Your Customers – Educate Them!

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

As of 2018, the amount of not recycled plastic packaging produced only in the UK at Christmas weighed nearly as much as 215,000 polar bears. It often has plastic coatings and microplastics-made glitter on it. However, recycling is not the only option to recirculate stuff. What’s wrong with Christmas jumpers? Circular Santa.

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Business Green

APRIL 20, 2020

But in response the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) insisted supply chains were under strain amidst the current health crisis, making it difficult for businesses to source sustainable alternatives to plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds. It also denied the move had come in response to industry lobbying.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2021

Pacific Merchants Trading also participates in a tree replanting program to ensure sustainable development. All Habit cosmetics are vegan and come in sustainable packaging. Wine bottles, jars and plates are materials you can intercept from your recycling bin or the landfill and make into a butterfly hub. Are you crafty?

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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. Petite Lucette further combats the plastic crisis by shipping orders in recyclable boxes with recycled tissue paper.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

That is the conclusion of research commissioned by the Plastics Europe trade body, which this week warns current commitments and regulatory efforts to tackle the plastic waste crisis are too sluggish and lack the ambition required to align with agreed net zero goals and waste and recycling targets.

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