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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GreenBiz

APRIL 13, 2021

Without access to office recycle bins and other on-site programs, this is a perfect time to foster new habits with your employees that they can use at home. At Young Living, we have developed several internal trainings to help educate employees about how to properly sort and recycle materials common in neighborhood recycling programs.

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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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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Introducing PHOENX, a modular luggage brand with a focus on sustainability through its use of recycled and regenerative materials. Sustainability begins with the materials sourced for the product. In the case of PHOENX, 95 percent of the materials are recycled or regenerative. PHOENX Images via PHOENX.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

If IKEA can't resell an item, the company plans to recycle it or donate it to community organizations. . I think in a dream world, it is that every product that you would buy is coming from recycled materials that are closed-loop in our own supply chain. 24 through Dec. But getting there is a long journey.".

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AGreenLiving

MAY 20, 2020

To that end, Slipshoes are made with a breathable upper portion using vegan apple leather that comes from post-processing organic apple skins grown in the Italian Alps. Each shoe is made in Portugal using these earth-friendly materials, along with recycled plastic and recycled polyester. Dooeys Images via Dooeys.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

An 11-strong European consortium has secured funding for a project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of generating waste sugars derived from household waste and producing a range of high-performance bio-based materials and products.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

To reduce your embodied energy rate, use materials that are natural, local, recycled and reusable. While renewable energy sources are not vital for the building’s core materials, they do reduce your reliance on external energy sources. You also need to consider the energy consumed in creating the house. Renewable energy.

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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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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

But meat companies that raise animals such as poultry, pigs, cattle and other livestock for protein also must take into account something else few widget, gadget or electronics makers need to worry about — how to manage water and materials contaminated by organic, biological waste. Media Source. Courtesy of. Media Authorship.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

These systems are designed to identify and separate materials with a high level of precision, resulting in increased material purity for recycling. The purity of recycled materials can be increased using these systems to distinguish and isolate various plastic types according to their chemical makeup.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

For example, increased acidity kills off organisms at the bottom of the food chain and makes it more difficult for shelled creatures to build shells. For example, buy clothes made from recycled materials. Support pesticide-free farming practices by buying organic. Use natural fertilizers and pesticides.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxic Substances Portal , Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, cause difficulty breathing and nausea, and damage the central nervous system and other organs. One example is this Shabby Chic Kitchen with recycled wood.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Two of the new bays at Forth Resource Management, which were installed to hold recycled material made from organic waste delivered by local councils. The organic waste includes garden clippings and trimmings, and waste material produced by gardeners and landscapers.

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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. We joked that we can’t really top that.”

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In this blog, we will review some of the eco-friendly packaging options that sustainable companies can opt for; these include metal tin containers and cans, corrugated bubble wrap, cardboard packaging, and recycled plastic options. Aluminum is a lightweight, strong, widely available, and inexpensive material. Recycled plastic .

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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. Similar U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Because MAYO Designs focuses on sustainability and working with sustainable organizations, joining Green Business Bureau provided an opportunity to leverage industry leading online tools that help their business navigate a sustainability framework and not only determine areas of focus, but prioritize greening and sustainability future plans.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

A UK-based demonstration plant that generates industrial biotechnology sugars and other recycled material streams from the paper and card in mixed household waste has come online in May 2022. The products will be used in the production of several high-performance bio-based materials.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

RECYCLED STEEL. 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. BIO-BASED AND RECYCLED INSULATION. minority and women-owned suppliers).

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

So the three co-founders of Nimble for Good, PBC have combined their extensive experience in the tech, marketing and design development industries to launch a brand of personal tech products committed to ethical and sustainable material sourcing, manufacturing and post-consumer disposal.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Consider purchasing pet supplies like biodegradable litter produced from recycled paper or wood, as well as pet food that is manufactured with organic and ethically sourced components. Adopt, Don’t Shop Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or rescue organization instead of buying from a breeder.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2022

For the Organizers. Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer! You can use patterned wrapping paper and old cereal boxes to create a nifty file/magazine holder or a desk organizer. For the Entrepreneurs. For the Ones Who Have Everything.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Improve Cultivation Techniques to be Organic . Natural and organic gardening techniques can provide this reliability while also being good for the environment. Organic products can be easily found by looking for the OMRI certification. Organic waste in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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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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Living Green Technology

MARCH 28, 2018

Though the dangers they pose are different, responsibly recycling both e-waste and mattresses reduces waste and saves money. Yet these large household products are made almost entirely of recyclable materials. Recyclable Mattress Components Mattresses are a complex, multi-layered product.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

JANUARY 17, 2024

The panels are modular, thin, flexible, made of recyclable materials, and compatible with heat pumps. “This CHF 1.3 million injection is a testament to the confidence our investors place in enerdrape’s mission and potential.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Congratulations on starting your green business journey and for considering making your organization a green certified one. With some purpose-driven employees, dedication and a simple 8-step plan, any organization no matter how big or small can become green certified with little to no initial investment. No worries!

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GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2021

We are committed to only be using recycled polyester from 2024. By 2025, nine out of 10 adidas articles will be sustainable: Made with recycled materials, made to be remade or made with nature.". Bruno Van Steenberghe, founder of Kalani home textiles, started by only using 100 percent organic and fair trade cotton.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 13, 2021

You’ll learn that it is possible to lessen your carbon footprint by reusing and recycling as much as you can. Look for versatile pieces made with recycled materials that are unlikely to go out of fashion soon. Ripped seams, missing buttons, and small signs of wear and tear are normal with even high-quality and recycled clothes.

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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. Reduce Waste and Recycle. Perhaps organize an onsite composting program where guests can donate their food scraps. Here are some examples for hotel and motel owners to consider when greening their operations.

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Green Living Guy

MARCH 1, 2021

It certainly doesn’t require you to establish solar panels on your rooftop, make home furnishings out of recyclable materials, or use refurbished products to help save the planet. Going green is at least not a fancy and big thing nowadays. You can take little steps to conserve nature by changing.

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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. In 2018, the U.S.A.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

With Our Responsible Journey, Samsonite strives to lead the lifestyle bag and travel luggage industry across key sustainability indicators, including the use of recycled materials in its products and packaging and achieving carbon neutrality across its owned and operated facilities. Goals that are specific, yet ambitious.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 2, 2020

Looking to the future, Core plans to establish office recycling programs that include paper products, glass, plastic, and metals, and they will explore food waste composting as an alternative to putting food in general waste. This will mean that food waste can be used to create biofuel rather than going to a landfill.

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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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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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