Envirotec Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

These are: food systems, the built environment, fashion and textile, electronics, and packaging. As a strategic partner and host of its secretariat, the African Development Bank organized the event in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The piece is a redesign of the company’s Calatea chair, originally developed in 2017, with new, eco-friendly materials and organic aesthetics for a greener version of the classic chair. The chair’s padding is now made of recycled PET fabric, sourced from water bottles, that is both recyclable and compostable.

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Business Green

JULY 8, 2021

Green Packaging Project of the Year. Greener Packaging. Riverford Organic Farmers - Box Zero and Packaging Pledge. Seedlip - Mushroom Packaging. Switch Packaging Specialists. CottonConnect - Organic Farmer Input Centres. SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc - Primary Energy Recycled Energy Project.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The majority (50%) of organizations thought sustainability was “ fairly well ” integrated, as opposed to an ideal “ extremely well ” target. It’s a living, integral part of your business that needs room to grow organically, adjust flexibly, and evolve to your company’s changing needs. install recycling bins in the break room)?

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Watch packaging When it comes to gifting, watch out for extra packaging, especially plastic foam and molded, unrecyclable plastic. Consider buying items in bulk, as long as they have less packaging and won’t go to waste. Look for companies that ship using recyclable materials, too.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Organic handmade pasta Even if you haven’t mastered the art of making handmade pasta yourself, you can give the gift of organic food. Semolina Pasta uses semolina milled from organic durum wheat and makes its pastas in Los Angeles. Organic semolina is non-GMO and is grown sans pesticides or fertilizers.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

They have products that are modular, recyclable and built from responsibly-sourced natural materials. PlayWood also incorporates scrap from other industries in an effort to upcycle waste. Inasmuch, they are environmentally friendly and recyclable after a long life. At the most basic level, PlayWood is wood furniture.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Below is one way to consider organizing a large program with sub committees. Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. install recycling bins in the breakroom)? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet? Is it hazardous?

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The banana silk is made from a byproduct of agriculture waste; discarded banana stems are harvested to make way for new tree growth and then upcycled into this sustainable silk alternative. The sustainable company has also pledged to donate 10% of its profits to conservation, animal welfare and female empowerment organizations.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Organic pajamas There’s nothing better than a pair of comfortable pajamas once the weather turns for the holiday months. Gift your parents a matching pair of jammies made from sustainable fabrics like organic cotton to keep them warm (and give them an excuse to take cute holiday photos).

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The banana silk is made from a byproduct of agriculture waste; discarded banana stems are harvested to make way for new tree growth and then upcycled into this sustainable silk alternative. The sustainable company has also pledged to donate 10% of its profits to conservation, animal welfare and female empowerment organizations.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste?

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

You could also choose a coffin made from 100% reclaimed and upcycled solid wood. You can also choose a coffin made from natural wool (strengthened with a recycled cardboard liner) – another 100%-biodegradable option. Organic and sustainably grown. Just be sure, if choosing this option, that the source really was sustainable.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

In 2017, containers and packaging made up a significant portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), about 80.1 Reuse can reduce the amount of waste that will need to be recycled or sent to landfills and incinerators. . We like to remind people that it's actually easier than recycling a cardboard box," Emmanuel said. It is possible.

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Grist

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Much of it could be captured at the source and recycled — or possibly sucked directly from the air. Two startups, Carbon Upcycling Technologies and Sky Baron, recently launched a line of such products. LanzaTech plans to launch a demonstration line of “recycled pollution” clothing early next year. billion tons (37.1

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a gift or have set a New Year’s resolution to be more organized, having a weekly planner is a great way to keep a record of important dates and documents. While many of us have converted to the digital realm for our calendar, a physical organizer acts as more than a basic schedule. This planner is much more.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Banana leaves as packaging If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit a southern Indian restaurant in Asia, you may have been served dinner on a banana leaf instead of a plate. Way to cut down on plastic packaging! He began making colorful beds out of upcycled tires for both pets and strays.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You can complete an audit on your own ( Recycle Coach has created a guided 7 step checklist for self administered waste audits) or hire a certified third-party. Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. Buy supplies in bulk to reduce packaging.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

A holistic and well organized sustainability plan will include several key components: Part 1: Sustainability Drivers – This section summarizes the aspects of your business that use scarce natural resources, contribute to climate change, cause environmental harm or produce useless waste. install recycling bins in the break room)?

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 22, 2020

Grab a pallet, upcycle some metal sheeting, stack rocks from around the property or line the space with upside-down bottles. Then, plan to purchase from bulk bins in the future to eliminate packaging waste with each grocery store trip. Create flower beds Because Earth Day lands in spring, it’s a great time to plan for planting.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Eco friendly retail packaging guide. In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Several styles feature Better Cotton Initiative-certified or recycled cotton. Other styles incorporate recycled rubber. This is an extraordinarily unique gift for the camera lover in your life that offers the basics of photography along with sustainable and recycled materials. Organic Basics clothing For him. Nena and Co.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2021

Make or improve a home recycling system. Safely recycle electronics or batteries. Find and use alternatives to tupperware or disposable take-out packaging. Upcycle – take something you don’t use and instead of throwing it find it a new purpose. For example: Plant something outside your home. Switch to efficient lights.

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Grist

APRIL 10, 2024

Runner-up: Saying ‘I do’ to more sustainable celebrations Most fun interview Why older Americans are taking to the streets for climate action In March of 2023, an organization called Third Act staged a nationwide day of marches, rallies, and sit-ins outside of big banks to protest their continued funding of fossil fuels.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 29, 2022

These actions are needed as the brewing process is energy-intensive, uses large amounts of water, and generates high volumes of wastewater and organic waste. Water is used for cleaning, cooling, and packaging the beer. Other companies are using recycled water to feed the production process.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 28, 2023

For example: Plant something outside your home like a tree Make or improve a home recycling system Make or improve a home composting system; consider a Lomi for your kitchen, it’s an odor-free, pest-free, mess-free indoor composter Switch to efficient lights. There are lots of easy ways to improve the green impact of your home.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Explore ideas that will take into consideration effective packaging, smart servicing and records of past events. Just as you have blue bins for recyclable materials, brown bins are meant only for organic materials. Composting converts organic waste into soil carbon, averting landfill methane emissions in the process.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Package Free makes a zero-waste lunch kit complete with a silicone sandwich bag, organic cloth napkin, a bamboo cutlery set and an airtight stainless steel container. Everything inside the gift set is reusable and comes inside a handy drawstring produce bag to make it completely package free. by family-owned production partners.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

Major organizations are creating guidelines and coalitions for sustainable fashion practices. The United Nations has launched the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion , which is an initiative of United Nations agencies and associate organizations committed to contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals within the fashion industry.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Yet, it’s questionable whether the organizer’s efforts to recapture and recycle the helium after the event is effective. As for the material of the balloons themselves, they’ve received an environmental upgrade from the original rubber to a polyurethane fabric that can be upcycled in a variety of ways. Read more:Â .

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

For MOM’s Organic Market, a chain of family-owned and operated grocers in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States that has the purpose of protecting and restoring the environment, it was only a small adjustment. ’ In 2017, containers and packaging made up a significant portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), about 80.1

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Headphones The stylish headphones from House of Marley are made from sustainable materials such as FSC-certified wood , stainless steel, recyclable aluminum and soft natural leather. House of Marley also offers a line of eco-friendly turntables and Bluetooth speakers built from natural bamboo and organic cork.

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Business Green

MARCH 18, 2022

US daylight saving changes, Qatari recycling islands, and Dutch offshore wind farms, all feature in this week's round up of green business news from around the world. Green Island: Qatar announces plans for first recycling hub. Awareness sessions for people that are yet to start recycling.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Still others are driving sustainability at nonprofit organizations and consultancies. He served as corporate counsel on policy at Greenspot Smart Mobility, an EV charging startup, after clerking at various organizations, including the U.S. But she noticed they only served pre-packaged, mass-produced, instant coffee grown elsewhere.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Still others are driving sustainability at nonprofit organizations and consultancies. He served as corporate counsel on policy at Greenspot Smart Mobility, an EV charging startup, after clerking at various organizations, including the U.S. But she noticed they only served pre-packaged, mass-produced, instant coffee grown elsewhere.

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