Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether you’re a happy-go-lucky ‘wish-cycler’ – tossing waste in the hope it can be recycled – or one who routinely agonizes over different diameters of plastic wrapping, there’s no harm in picking up a clearer understanding of the whole process. So, if in doubt, leave it out!

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. 5 opportunities of a circular economy. David McGinty. Fri, 03/05/2021 - 00:12.

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Grist

APRIL 24, 2024

The more plastic a company makes, the more pollution it creates. Researchers from a dozen universities around the world found that, for every 1 percent increase in the amount of plastic a company uses, there is an associated 1 percent increase in its contribution to global plastic litter.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 7, 2022

According to the website, “PaperStone products are also certified recycled by the Rainforest Alliance to the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) standards.” Terrazzo, the second type of tile, contains 65% to 66% post-consumer recycled material. Read the original post: LIVDEN decorative tiles are made with recycled materials.

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GreenTech Gazette

MARCH 1, 2023

Here are a few examples: Chemical recycling: Chemical recycling is a new technology that breaks down plastic waste into its basic building blocks, which can then be used to make new plastic products. This process can handle a wide range of waste types, including medical and hazardous waste.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Plastic pet toys, plastic poop bags, and pet waste all have an adverse effect on the environment. From using eco-friendly pet products to handling dog and cat waste responsibly, practicing low-impact pet ownership is essential. Practice Eco-Friendly Waste Management Dispose of pet waste responsibly.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

When it comes to waste, plastic was found to have the highest relative environmental impact in the nursery system (about 80% of the value of the total footprint). Improve Cultivation Techniques to be Organic . Natural and organic gardening techniques can provide this reliability while also being good for the environment.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials. Watch your water usage.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 24, 2022

The cradle-to-cradle concept needs to take into account the shipping of a product from the producer, through to the retailer, and onto the consumer – a process which often involves significant quantities of expensive packaging materials. However, this is not an eco-friendly material as it is plastic based.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 4, 2020

This stylish piece of minimalist furniture is made out of recycled materials and fit for two. Broken and discarded plastic pipes make up the top part of the seat, while the remaining legs and seat support were constructed using off-cuts of walnut that KALO had left over from a prior design.

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Greentown Labs

MAY 16, 2023

Michael Fletcher and Kristeen Reynolds are bringing their passion for sneaker culture, circularity, and community engagement to the pavement with DrinKicks —a startup turning food waste and recycled materials into shoes with 89 percent lower carbon emissions than their cow-leather counterparts.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 2, 2020

Furthermore, all their office printers have duplex functions to minimize paper waste and they supply drinkable tap water to minimize plastic waste from bottled water. This will mean that food waste can be used to create biofuel rather than going to a landfill. Using GBB as a Guide.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor Carbon-neutral 141

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

With it comes the struggle to control e-waste and its assault on the environment. Related: Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products With a strong background in the industry and a quick $2.5 CEO Ross Howe summarized the vision by saying, “Our oceans are drowning in plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

When it comes to waste, plastic was found to have the highest relative environmental impact in the nursery system (about 80% of the value of the total footprint). Improve Cultivation Techniques to be Organic . Natural and organic gardening techniques can provide this reliability while also being good for the environment.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the hotel industry contributes 1% of total global emissions. Hotel operations, when managed unsustainably, can lead to environmental disruption in various forms including: Generation of enormous waste in landfills, contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. In fact, creating products from recycled steel utilizes 40% less water and reduces mining wastes by 97%. RECYCLED PLASTIC. You can find Tangent Materials green product certifications on their website.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In the case of PHOENX, 95 percent of the materials are recycled or regenerative. For example, the shell of this hard-sided carry-on suitcase is 100 percent recycled polycarbonate. This durable luggage is made with replaceable and recycled materials. This allows for day-tripping in an eco-friendly way.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Plastics Pact launches new initiative to redesign the plastics value chain at Circularity 20. recycling market has been in free fall since 2018, when China, Malaysia, Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries announced that they would no longer import many types of recyclable material scraps. Plastics Pact.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 17, 2020

The aspiration for a growing number of them is “zero waste.” The aspiration for a growing number of them is “zero waste.” Another vivid example: plastic that has been used to wrap meat, which cannot be sent to traditional facilities without first being decontaminated.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The two companies are raising money to benefit 4ocean’s Pound + Program, whose mission is to end the plastic pollution in our oceans. In its long-standing work with 4ocean, the brand has helped remove 20,000 pounds of plastic from the world’s oceans. It also makes regular donations to marine conservation organizations.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Between waste and consumption, Halloween festivities leave behind a giant carbon footprint. Go plastic free Obviously plastic is problematic for the planet from the petroleum used in production to the lack of sustainable disposal options. With some foresight you can mostly avoid plastic in favor of alternatives.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 2, 2021

The main mission of the Art Bar is to encourage self care and body positivity by providing organic soaps with natural ingredients, like plant-derived base oils, glycerin and essential oils. Industrial, non-organic soaps are detergents that are made up of harsh substances and lathering agents,” according to the company.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. Choose Sustainable Building Materials And House Décor. The advantages of using sustainable materials and décor go beyond protecting nature. As organic mulch breaks down, it adds more nutrients to the soil.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2022

With this in mind, in Europe, the Green Sports Alliance have brought large football organizations together to push for environmentally friendly ways to enjoy these games. Optimize food and waste management by practicing good inventory management. Add a sufficient number of labeled recycle bins in every field and stadium.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 5, 2021

5 opportunities of a circular economy David McGinty Fri, 03/05/2021 – 00:12 More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Anyone who has made efforts to go zero-waste or plastic-free knows how difficult it can be to maintain those goals while finding meaningful presents for loved ones. Watch packaging When it comes to gifting, watch out for extra packaging, especially plastic foam and molded, unrecyclable plastic.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The ability to recycle materials has been around for generations, and as an increasing number of residential and commercial facilities take on the metal, plastic and glass, it has become a common task to put your recycling at the curb on garbage pick-up day. can be disassembled and recycled at the end of its lifecycle.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2021

Even in the bitter cold months of winter, you can start planting your spring garden outside using these ideas for homemade, mini greenhouses made from recycled containers. The process is inexpensive, uses recycled materials, requires no electricity, produces healthier plants and offers an outlet for gardeners to start planting in the winter.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

Hotels require a vast amount of energy and resources in order to run, and with this comes an equally vast amount of waste generated. Having strategies in place to manage, reduce or eliminate waste is essential. Minimize Food Waste. Food waste reduction programs can be organized into four steps: Conduct A Food Waste Audit.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Creative proposals for reducing waste and addressing other timely environmental topics, such as climate and biodiversity crises, have also been increasingly highlighted in recent years. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with proposed alternatives to materials such as leather, plastic, marble, cotton and MDF.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Creative proposals for reducing waste and addressing other timely environmental topics, such as climate and biodiversity crises, have also been increasingly highlighted in recent years. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with proposed alternatives to materials such as leather, plastic, marble, cotton and MDF.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

From reducing carbon footprints to minimizing waste, there are numerous steps one can take to establish a more sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Waste Reduction and Recycling Canada generates a substantial amount of waste each year, and adopting a zero-waste mindset can help mitigate this environmental impact.

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Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Sustainability Energy Monitor 195

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

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Creative proposals for reducing waste and addressing other timely environmental topics, such as climate and biodiversity crises, have also been increasingly highlighted in recent years. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with proposed alternatives to materials such as leather, plastic, marble, cotton and MDF.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A small number of influential large companies are creating internal funds to support sustainability goals specific to circular economy initiatives, such as designing out waste and recovering materials from products used internally or sold in the market. The eyes of traditional investors are widening to the landscape as well.

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Unsustainable

JANUARY 27, 2020

Waste Management: Why we should not only focus on zero waste, but also on how to handle the waste we do produce. By Susanne van Gendt While going zero waste is becoming more and more popular, the trash-avoiding movement leaves behind a majority of the population that is less preoccupied with their waste.

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