The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

With consumer awareness and consciousness shifting toward sustainable fashion, businesses in the clothing industry began to focus on making brands ethical. Yet, this is why sustainable clothing printing comes in as a more eco-friendly means of printing custom T-shirts and other clothes. Industry: plant for textile printing.

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Green Living Guy

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Microplastics are found in zooplankton, fish, seabirds, whales, seals, and also humans. The post Three Scientists Awarded the 2022 Volvo Environment Prize for Groundbreaking Microplastic Research appeared first on The Green Living Guy. Yet, the long-term effects of this plastic pollution threat are still largely unknown.

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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. Countless cases of its damage to natural resources, pollutive waste and emissions, and unethical labor practices have fallen under the public eye over the years. What is Sustainable Fashion?

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2024

Last week at the New York State Capitol, more than 300 advocates joined lawmakers for a rally to urge the passage of a landmark waste reduction bill that proponents say is the best piece of legislation in the country aimed at lessening plastic trash. percent of the plastic waste produced in the country per year.

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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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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

For years we’ve listened to environmentalists and conservationists talk about the need to reduce plastic waste. Not only do new plastic waste deposits still make it into the ecosystem, but because plastic is not biodegradable, it will take decades to rehabilitate the ocean. More specifically, microplastic.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Building and Retrofitting a Sustainable Home. Whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing home, there are a variety of green building materials and products on the market today to create your sustainable home vision. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECLAIMED LUMBER. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

The new paper packet was developed in partnership with Evopak, a manufacturer of sustainable paper based flexible packaging. It does not break down into harmful microplastics, so it still has a safe end-of-life even if it is not disposed of as intended. It uses an innovative polymer, Hydropol, instead of conventional plastic.

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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. Microfibres are plastic fibres and this plastic waste ends up in the ocean and does not break down naturally. The firm develops ?technology

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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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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.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The firm’s winning idea is a gelatine-based alternative to conventional leather, which is made from low-value gelatine waste from the meat and leather industries, such as skin and bones. ” The material comes on rolls to allow rapid cutting, and to minimise waste. .”

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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. Microplastics are minute pieces of plastic – less than five millimeters in length. But we have some alarming signals. Nail polish.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The vast majority ends up in landfills, where its slow degradation allows it to accumulate, while pervasive microplastics have been found everywhere, from inside living bodies to the bottom of the ocean. “At The work was recently published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. “We

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Grist

AUGUST 10, 2023

Many test projects have been completed in recent years , with proponents touting them as a convenient way to divert plastic waste from landfills while also making infrastructure lighter, more rot-resistant, or, ostensibly, more durable. “As This already happens with materials that don’t have plastics in them.)

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Specialist laboratory analysis has been carried out, focussing on microplastic analysis and dewaterability of digestates derived from food waste processes. It is said to comprehensively report key positive and negative characteristics of UK digestates produced from different feedstock types.

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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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Greenability Magazine

APRIL 13, 2021

Composting Food Waste & Trying To Stop It , Missouri Organic Recycling. Microplastics and the Environment , Aquatic Ecology Lab. Starting Small: Simple Steps to a More Sustainable Lifestyle – The Resilient Activist. Featuring AY Young, 2020 United Nations Youth Leader & Howie Hawkins, Green Party co-founder.

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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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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

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. Once more, EcoLuxe is going one step further to educate customers on the importance of their purchasing decisions and how they can live more sustainably.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 4, 2024

Three-quarters of prizes at the UK’s top sustainable advertising awards went to agencies who work for the fossil fuel industry, a DeSmog analysis has revealed. “But will it help anyone if that work is considered to be invalid or of no value as a learning opportunity for fellow advertising professionals? Credit: Sam Whitham.

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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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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Seabirds, whales, seals, turtles, and fish mistake plastic bags, bottles, and microplastics (fragments smaller than 5 millimeters) for food, leading to ingestion and starvation.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 9, 2020

BlueNalu’s mission is to be the global leader in cellular aquaculture, a type of food development aimed at creating sustainable solutions for overfishing and seafood shortages. The United States is regarded as having the most sustainable fisheries management program in the world. However, the U.S. However, the U.S.

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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. Producers are already working with refiners and waste managers to source circular and low-carbon feedstocks.".

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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

JUNE 7, 2021

But environmentally, these plastic pods are mounting up to an estimated 40 billion pieces of waste in the landfills every year. Related: Boost your morning with mushroom coffee in sustainable packaging The result is a plant-based pod that is fully compatible with existing single-serve machines.

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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. Animals are harmed by items like six-pack rings and plastic bags.

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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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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

DECEMBER 29, 2020

While most single-serve coffee pods rank high in the convenience category, they fail to perform in quality, and the waste from coffee pods ranges from challenging to detrimental. The company’s B-pods offer premium coffees from licensed brand partners that produce ethically and sustainably sourced coffee.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 15, 2020

The kitchen is one of the most notorious spots in the house for waste, whether it is food waste, excessive plastic usage or single-use materials. 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.

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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

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. Accordingly, ice rinks can be viewed as a sustainability conundrum, at least for the time being. Traditional ice rinks have noise, energy waste and pollution costs.

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