GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance exec talks plastic, packaging and COVID-19. And the company has even more properties under the parent organization, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). During our conversation, we also discussed Ellis’ long-term CSR priorities, the company’s packaging goals and its partnership with Loop. Deonna Anderson.

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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. Less than 10 percent of plastics are recycled worldwide, and some evidence suggests that recycling may actually increase their toxicity.

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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. AIR PILLOWS MADE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS. Similar U.S.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

How should diverse corporate stakeholders —such as brands and packaging producers — help shape the U.S. policy landscape around plastics, recycling and solid waste management? The steady growth of public attention around plastics and packaging has led to a revitalized policy focus in the U.S. packaging policy landscape.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Simpler Recycling initiative brings clarity on what kinds of waste will be collected and how often (image credit: Peter_Fleming / Shutterstock.com). The Simpler Recycling initiative – previously known as Consistent Collection – was generally welcomed by waste and environmental observers.

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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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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

How should diverse corporate stakeholders — such as brands and packaging producers — help shape the U.S. policy landscape around plastics, recycling and solid waste management? The steady growth of public attention around plastics and packaging has led to a revitalized policy focus in the U.S. packaging policy landscape.

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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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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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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

King County estimates that 70 percent, over 600,000 tons per year, of recyclable material exists in the county’s waste stream despite robust curbside recycling programs. In addition to recapturing paper fibre, other recyclable materials like metals and plastics are reclaimed for new beneficial uses.

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Business Green

JULY 13, 2022

Packaging could save 2.5 tonnes of plastic from ending up in landfill over the next year, according to organic baby food retailer Little Freddie. Little Freddie said it is committed to ensuring all of its packaging is 100 per cent recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. tonnes of plastic.

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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

JULY 4, 2022

A partnership between food waste disposal firm Swancote Energy and recycling equipment manufacturer TOMRA Recycling marks the first UK application of optical sorting technology in an anaerobic digestion facility. In 2021, the firm invested in an AUTOSORT® unit from TOMRA Recycling at its AD facility in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.

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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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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

WWF defines a plastic credit as a "transferable unit representing a specific quantity of plastic that has been collected and possibly recycled from the environment.". Plastics crediting schemes are based on the premise that recycling plastic and keeping it out of nature equals success, which is a problem. We’ve seen this movie before.

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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

MARCH 18, 2022

There are still major differences in the amount of waste generated across the world, and how it is disposed, a finding confirmed by a 2022 Global Waste Index compiled by waste management technology firm Sensoneo to mark Global Recycling Day (18 March). In fact, as recently as 2019, no waste at all was recycled in Turkey.

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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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Business Green

MAY 7, 2021

Proposals unveiled by Defra aim to improve consistency and frequency of recycling in England. The government has announced plans for a major shake-up of England bin collections that it claims will boost recycling rates by making it simpler for households and businesses to ensure materials are recycled.

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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

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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GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

On the supply side, we only partner with ethical and sustainable brands who manufacture natural toxin-free clothing using organic agricultural practices, which regenerate natural systems,” Butler said. “We Also, we helped design clothes with natural and monofibers that are recyclable. and help to keep our clothes out of landfills.".

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GreenBiz

MAY 24, 2021

A circular economy is so much more than recycling or reusing waste streams, which is a reductionist understanding of what nature does. The competition and accelerator is organized by the Biomimicry Institute. The competition and accelerator is organized by the Biomimicry Institute. (I Design & Packaging. Pull Quote.

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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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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Vegan luxury brand, Sambar , specializes in handbags made from sustainable, cruelty-free textiles including organic cotton and post-consumer recycled polyester yarn. A tree is planted for every handbag sold and their products are shipped in recycled, eco-friendly packaging. Luxury with a Conscience”.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

If you need a new supply of washable face masks for kids attending in-person classes, there are several options for reusable cloth masks that are repurposed, organic or give back to the community. EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging.

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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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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Oxford English Dictionary defines greenwashing as follows: “Disinformation disseminated by an organization, etc. so as to present an environmentally responsible public image; a public image of environmental responsibility promulgated by or for an organization, etc., USDA Organic. This phenomenon is termed greenhushing.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2022

For more information on sustainable waste management by recycling in the office, you can also check out this article. Reducing waste is a lot easier to accomplish when you consider how you will dispose of an item and its packaging before you buy it. . Tip #2 – Figure out how much and what you are throwing out or recycling.

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Waste Waste Sustainability Recycling 148

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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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 15, 2021

Commissioned by recycling equipment manufacturer TOMRA, and carried out by London-based consultancy for sustainability Eunomia, the report says that a reduction of 2.76 The rest should remain in a mixed waste stream which can be most efficiently separated into reusable materials for further recycling. Best practice DRS – Lithuania.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One of the big parts of my job is mobilizing the organization. I'm a business guy working to drive in partnership with our CEO, Ramon Laguarta, and the rest of my executive peers to really drive the organization forward. Andrew: It's been incredibly exciting to me to see just in four months the level of excitement in our organization.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

Look for words surrounding the phrase ‘recycled content’ Upon reading this, you can more confidently tell whether or not the producers are incorporating sustainable practices within their manufacturing process. Certification measures the percentage of recycled content to make an accurate claim in the marketplace.”

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Currently working with 300 poultry farms and with a target of meeting one quarter of the UK demand, the product has been developed by Veolia’s organics team. By recycling an underused source of material this further helps to reduce waste, increases sustainability for the industry, and also has the potential for cutting carbon.

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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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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. That is, how will stakeholders meet their recycling goals?

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

One million bottles are used per minute, and only 9% of these can be recycled. Recycling: one of the good green habits. It may seem trivial, but recycling is essential for our environment at home and on the road. The journey is avoided by the products (which often come from distant places) and the packaging saved.

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