Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Retailers need to make the switch from plastic shopping bags to eco-friendly alternatives. Plastic bags are not biodegradable and can last over a 1000 years. Plastic bags are so lightweight that they can travel long distances through the wind and water. Customers demand non-plastic alternatives. Stop harming wildlife.

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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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Low Impact

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Explore how to reduce plastic use in the kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom and even the garden, with the help of our friends at Ethical.net. Plastic packaging is, of course, not the end of the story; most of us also have a huge array of plastic items in our homes. Reduce plastic use in your kitchen.

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Plastics Ethics Biodegradable Organic 103

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 22, 2021

California’s ambitious goal of reaching 75% recycling by 2020 was unsuccessful – the state has only achieved 37% in 2019 ( 1 ). Tom leads Brightmark’s plastic feedstock supply efforts in North America. April 21, 2021. 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST. Virtual Event. How do we get back on track? Theodosia Fehsenfeld. Michelle Bard.

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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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Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Organic Building Energy Monitoring 78

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. This is a concern not only for the oceans and the creatures that live there, but increasingly for human health as we consume plastic in the foods we eat. and Canada are sending 11.5

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Designed to help tackle plastic waste in the hospitality industry, the Green Box is a circular hotel amenities kit full of bathroom items made from compostable plastic. After 10 weeks, the material transforms into a combination of soil fertilizer and biogas, which qualifies as a renewable energy source.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Delivering on their corporate mission and promise to create a deliver environmentally friendly bottles and packaging, Chlorophyll Water has announced that they have achieved a major step in their commitment to limit and ultimately cease their contribution to the world’s plastic epidemic. Chlorophyll Water is a proud GBB Member.

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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. To build an eco-friendly property, you should choose sustainable materials as much as possible, such as recycled plastic, reclaimed lumber, natural products, and recycled glass.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2022

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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Soil Plastics Recycling Recycling 74

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Forest Stewardship Council offers certified printing paper with varying weights and sizes, while HP offers an ink cartridge and plastics recycling program. Through their Planet Partners program, roughly 1 million plastic bottles are collected each day and then incorporated into new products.

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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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Soil Plastics Recycling Recycling 99

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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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 12, 2021

Because concrete itself comes from natural resources, it is important to choose a concrete brand that doesn’t over extract these raw mineral resources and instead finds ways to recycle components and operate in a more sustainable fashion. A material not often considered when it comes to construction is plastic. Organic Materials.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2021

Greenhouse gardening is an efficient way to grow food on a relatively small piece of property without compromising soil quality. Following the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. A compacted soil foundation is cheap, natural and easy to “install”. Ideally, invest in glass panels instead of plastic. Optimizing energy usage.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there. Be released into the air, and contribute to smog and can react with other volatile organic carbon substances. Cause severe environmental accidents when it seeps down into the soil and reach drinking water aquifers.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The collaboration, which was announced late last week, includes an undisclosed level of investment to support wine producers keen to adopt regenerative viticulture practices focused on boosting soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration, according to the firm.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

Tip # 7: Use non Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paint – VOC paints contain harmful chemicals that vaporize at room temperature and enter the atmosphere impacting the ozone layer and human health. Tip # 19: Install water dispensers – Water dispensers use healthier, filtered water, reduce plastic bottle usage, and save money.

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Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 147

Business Green

JUNE 22, 2022

Carlsberg Group has announced the largest pilot to date of its sustainable Fibre Bottle, promising to put 8,000 bio-based and fully recyclable beer bottles into the hands of consumers for the first time in eight key European markets. The bottle is not yet fully plant-based with current iteration still using a conventional plastic bottle cap.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there. Be released into the air, and contribute to smog and can react with other volatile organic carbon substances. Cause severe environmental accidents when it seeps down into the soil and reach drinking water aquifers.

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Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor 78

AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The natural world has a system for everything, including a natural waste cycle that turns dead plants and trees into food and soil for other living things. The initiative is a pilot program the organizers hope will spread to every neighborhood. It’s called composting, and it’s a system as old as the planet itself.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Organizations will pump more money and time to promote themselves as environmentally friendly, relative to the actual time and money spent on minimizing their environmental impact. To this day, BP has still not recovered in value and has been branded a dirty oil company soiled in shame. USDA Organic. What is corporate greenwash?

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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. Take the textiles industry.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 12, 2019

CLAMFEET shoes are also completely vegan with organic lining. Eco-friendly clothing, bedding and bath items Little Lentil Clothing is “dedicated to leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible” by offering organic, natural and sustainable clothes for children. Plus, they are handmade in the United States.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In addition to enriching the soil , flax requires less energy and water to manufacture into material than cotton. Give grandpa one of 13 color options, all manufactured using an innovative fabric made entirely from plastic bottles. Semolina Pasta uses semolina milled from organic durum wheat and makes its pastas in Los Angeles.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Source fruits and vegetables from your local farmer, farmers’ market or farm cooperative, or choose organic at the grocery store. Plastic-free party planning Rather than turning to unnecessary plastic decorations and party goods, choose sustainably sourced and biodegradable materials, such as bamboo, canvas, cloth, recycled paper or wood.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Organizations will pump more money and time to promote themselves as environmentally friendly, relative to the actual time and money spent on minimizing their environmental impact. To this day, BP has still not recovered in value and has been branded a dirty oil company soiled in shame. USDA Organic. What is corporate greenwash?

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Plastics Building Energy Monitoring 78

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Related: SAOLA offers sustainable sneakers sourced from algae and recycled plastic Beginning at the source, the Algae T uses eucalyptus, spruce, and beech wood from sustainably-harvested forested that are certified by both the Forestry Sustainability Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

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Green Living Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

It absorbs a massive amount of CO2 and releases oxygen; it absorbs toxins from the air and other heavy chemicals from the soil and even gives back to the earth. Cannabis is one of the top plants that help the environment and reduce toxins. However, the habit of cannabis consumers.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

GreenBiz readers got excited about climate change solutions that ranged from the new, from the emerging potential of hydrogen as an energy source to changes in plastics manufacturing, to the ancient, such as planting trees. But the industries need to push beyond recycling. Why H&M, other big brands are investing in garment recycling.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 28, 2019

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. For costumes, shop local or make your own so you can see plastic parts and avoid shipping packaging.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

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. Start by reducing single-use plastics and opting for reusable alternatives such as water bottles, shopping bags, and containers.

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Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Sustainability Energy Monitor 195

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

World Soil Day – December 5th. Plants nurture a diversity of soil microbes that in turn give nutrients and protect plants from disease. Soil fertility vitally depends on this symbiotic relationship. Beware plastic packaging when buying gifts. Many people may not know this, but the ground beneath our feet is alive!

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Waste and waste by-products can easily make their way into the air, soil, and water sources. Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? Tip #7 – Use refillable containers for drinking and condiments : Eliminate plastic water bottles.

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Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Way to cut down on plastic packaging! A collaboration between the Peruvian government, the National Wildlife Federation, conservation organization Sociedad Peruana de Ecodesarrollo and the Peruvian Palm Oil Producers’ Association (JUNPALMA) led to an agreement to only produce sustainable and deforestation-free palm oil by 2021.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Food waste reduction programs can be organized into four steps: Conduct A Food Waste Audit. Implement the 4-R’s for Plastic Waste Reduction.

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Waste Waste Plastics Sustainability 148

Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

As with the previous options, cardboard will simply rot away into the soil; ideal for a green burial. You can also choose a coffin made from natural wool (strengthened with a recycled cardboard liner) – another 100%-biodegradable option. Organic and sustainably grown. Wool coffins. Choosing a burial site.

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