Grist

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The chemicals, called phthalates, are typically added to plastics like food packaging, shopping bags, and shower curtains to make them more flexible. Still, the federal government lacks strong rules for phthalates in common items like food packaging, and the chemicals remain ubiquitous.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Rocket Industrial helps organizations reduce waste with their innovative packaging solutions. ? of landfill garbage is packaging material of some kind, meaning waste reduction demands a global shift to avoid throwaway solutions, and supporting this shift is the packaging distribution company Rocket Industrial.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 24, 2022

One of the biggest culprits when it comes to an industry’s impact is packaging materials and accessories. This has led to a wave of innovative new eco-friendly alternatives from environmentally damaging packaging materials. BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING PEANUTS. Similar U.S. They are also less expensive. CORRUGATED BUBBLE WRAP.

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EDF + Business

AUGUST 2, 2021

From allergy warnings and nutritional information, to fair trade and organic, finding healthy, safe food options isn’t always easy. Now, more shoppers are becoming aware of another concern: Chemicals in food packaging that are winding up in our bodies. Chemicals in food packaging are under a microscope.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Considering how innovations will be received by existing and future infrastructure is the key to designing for the future Please join Tetra Pak and the Foodservices Packaging Institute to learn how the two organizations have worked as part of a larger collective to minimize the amount of food packaging that becomes litter across the U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 7, 2021

Aqua Pro is a reseller of BioOne, an organic, bacterial-based drain cleaner formulated to naturally clear pipes, leach fields , grease traps, pump stations and more. The post Aqua Pro: Keeping Drains Clean and Water Supplies Safe With 100% Organic Cleaning Solutions appeared first on Green Business Bureau.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

Following the acquisitions of Suez Water Conditioning Services in 2018 and Clearwater Technology in 2019, alongside a number of bolt-on acquisitions and strong organic growth, our water and air compliance business now has the broadest service capabilities and coverage in the UK.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Organic waste recycling firm Keenan Recycling has secured £540,000 from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Investment Fund. The firm will use the funding to expand and improve its integrated approach to collecting and turning organic waste into green energy from its new site in Linwood.

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Business Green

JULY 25, 2021

Brands have a powerful field of influence on sustainability, and digital packaging innovation offers a chance to lead by example, according to Jose 'Pepe' Gorbea from HP Graphic Arts. The packaging problem. But packaging is necessary. That is really powerful when it comes to building a more sustainable future for packaging.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 6, 2020

1 answer by far was, "I read the ingredients/detail on the package.". Fast forward to 2020 and while "I read the package" is still the No. That’s the most important piece for brands: Certifications on packaging/labels engender more trust than a brand’s advertising or press. If we go back in time to 2014, the No.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

How should diverse corporate stakeholders —such as brands and packaging producers — help shape the U.S. This two part policy session, organized in collaboration with the The Recycling Partnership, will focus on the role that brand and packaging producers can play in forging a stronger policy environment in the U.S.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

trillion budget reconciliation package. Advanced Energy Economy, American Clean Power Association, American Council on Renewable Energy, Sierra Club, and Vote Solar were among the organizations that signed the letter to Congress. Subscribe to Renewable Energy World’s free, weekly newsletter for more stories like this.

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Packaging Energy Energy Electric vehicle 88

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

How should diverse corporate stakeholders — such as brands and packaging producers — help shape the U.S. This two part policy session, organized in collaboration with the The Recycling Partnership, will focus on the role that brand and packaging producers can play in forging a stronger policy environment in the U.S.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JULY 7, 2021

Clean Energy Field Organizer | Iowa Environmental Council | Des Moines. The Iowa Environmental Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit environmental law and policy organization that educates, advocates, and builds coalitions to make Iowa a better place to live, work and explore. Help the organization plan, host, and crowd build for events.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Siegwerk, a sixth-generation family-owned company, is one of the leading international manufacturers of printing inks and individual solutions for packaging, labels, and catalogs. Additionally, Siegwerk is well-equipped to optimally support its customers and business partners in the development of circular packaging innovations.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

The fundamental mechanisms that allow tiny pieces of plastic bags and foam packaging at the nanoscale to move through the environment seem to have been described in more detail by researchers at Washington State University. While a silica surface was not able to stop its movement, organic matter did.

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Solar Industry

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Interplay Learning has introduced offerings to equip utility-scale organizations with the ability to launch online apprenticeship programs that the company says meets standards for incentives available through the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The post CBD Industry: Is it Eco-Friendly and Organic? Thus, CBD products are expected to reach $1.9 billion in sales in 2022. However, does a new industry always make our lives better in the long run? appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Now, their early-stage cleantech startup, Pipeline Organics, is seeking further support. Arielle Torres, Chief Executive Officer of Pipeline Organics, said: “The support that comes with these awards is exactly what we need right now. The team met in 2020 as PhD researchers at the university via the Young Entrepreneurs Scheme.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Hear from members of the industry including Jeff Scott from Kwik Lok, Anabella De Freeman from Walmart and Mike Thomsen from Second Harvest Food Bank as they describe how the produce industry’s integration of sustainable practices have made their organizations more resilient – especially in times of great change like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Organizations such as rePurpose and The Plastic Bank, as well as third-party organizations such as Verra’s 3RI Initiative, are selling claims to plastics credits in exchange for a financial investment in initiatives to collect plastic from the environment or establish infrastructure to prevent further plastic leakage into waterways and oceans.

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GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2022

The number of touchpoints in a circular supply chain add up quickly — from official partners such as local retailers, manufacturers, packaging organizations and recycling companies to informal participants, including the individual waste pickers who help collect discarded items for processing in emerging economies.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 4, 2022

The AUTOSORT® unit is enabling Swancote Energy to recover recyclable plastic packaging from commercial food waste which can then be used in the production of new food-grade plastic packaging. The infeed stream contains a wide range of packaging materials such as plastics, tins and glass.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

It is also important that companies establish a culture that supports sustainability efforts, with the right people and leadership driving the organization toward ambitious GHG reduction targets. But the businesses that can lead the pack will gain approval from consumers and shareholders alike.” To access the full report, click here.

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GreenBiz

JULY 14, 2020

In addition to a review of the current literature, the team interviewed sustainability leaders in 24 organizations across the United States. Leading organizations have made a solid business case for providing workplace charging and other EV related employee incentives or benefits. Key strategies to maximize benefit.

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The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Swap Regular Cotton for Organic Cotton. Organic cotton is grown without harmful pesticides or chemicals, making it a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option. Due to being hand-picked, organic cotton has longer and more robust fibres, which make it softer and more breathable than regular cotton.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 14, 2021

Barcelona brand Osokoa stands as an example of how passion and determination gave birth to a longstanding vision of producing a premium, organic clothing line for children. The company describes itself as an “emotion brand”, a label it proudly wears in its gender-neutral clothing made from certified organic cotton.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

glass, metal, plastic, paper and card) in the same bin or bag, and similarly to collect organic waste in the same container. Valpak’s Steve Gough said it also means packaging brands and retailers will be better able to communicate with consumers on recycling, via labelling and direct messaging. “It

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Business Green

AUGUST 6, 2020

US packaging giant Crown Holdings has unveiled a raft of new sustainability initiatives designed to guide its activity over the next decade, including emissions reduction pledges approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative that are aligned with keeping warming below 1.5C.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 7, 2022

In fact, the mission of the company “is to create the best Fairtrade certified organic cotton bags by always being sustainable , ethical, traceable and transparent.” Related: Cariloha luxury textiles use organic, sustainable bamboo Its approach towards this goal is multifaceted, starting with the materials sourced for its product line.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In an apparent industry first, a new facility will use organic waste to provide the heat and power required for the production of corrugated sheet board. BioG-UK also provides a network for collection of organic waste; the fuel for such a plant. investment.

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Sustainability Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2021

As we enjoy our new gifts, it’s sobering to think of packaging waste such as plastic mailers and bubble wrap adding to landfill or ending up in oceans. Our concerns about plastic and packaging usually point to online retailers, especially one of the world’s biggest: Amazon. and Canada are sending 11.5 and Canada are sending 11.5

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The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Most supermarkets throw away a lot of packaging every day. The best solution to reduce the energy and work of throwing away packaging is to convert the supermarket packaging to reusable supermarket crates. Reducing Packaging Waste. The product can be distributed loosely with no additional protection or packaging.

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Charged

MAY 10, 2023

Its organic additive package shields the battery cooling plates, power electronic heat sinks and the combustion engine in hybrids. Commercial EVs employ standard combustion engine coolants for thermal control , which are optimized for electric vehicles.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021. For companies with sustainable packaging goals, 2025 is fast approaching. That’s the year when many have pledged to become zero waste, or to use 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging. Loop isn’t the only reusable packaging platform seeing strong growth.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 8, 2020

Your job is simply to open the package, dump the powder into the glass jar, fill with water and shake. When you run low, you can have three more packages sent directly to your home with free shipping throughout Europe and North America. Five are COSMOS certified (COSMetic Organic and natural Standard).

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Business Green

JUNE 22, 2022

The outer shell of the bottle, produced by the packaging manufacturer The Paper Bottle Company (Paboco), consists of sustainably-sourced wood fibre and is also bio-based. The plant-based PEF polymer lining, which has been developed by Carlsberg's partner Avantium helps to keep the products both fresh and fizzy.

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