Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

In conjunction with the release of the Textile Exchange 2019 Material Change Index, GreenBiz has partnered with Textile Exchange to publish actionable insights for apparel and textile companies looking to source raw materials more sustainably. Leather is one of the oldest materials in the world.

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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 company also uses 90% recycled packaging and relies on a photovoltaic system that meets the total energy demand of production.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

” These sustainable clothes are made from materials like classic hemp fiber, antibacterial Tencel and banana silk for wardrobe staples that are just as comfortable and eco-friendly as they are stylish. As an additional sustainability feature, Valani uses recycled materials as well as straw, hemp and jute for its packaging.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Italian design company PlayWood is setting a new standard for sustainable furniture. They have products that are modular, recyclable and built from responsibly-sourced natural materials. However, everything about it challenges the typical waste in the furniture industry, from material selection to the end-of-life disposal.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion , the 29 women’s, men’s and unisex styles aim to prove that eco-friendly clothing can also be chic. Circular design refers to a constant recycling loop, with no materials ending up in the landfill. Instead of waste, ASOS aims to create an endless series of new fashions.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

” These sustainable clothes are made from materials like classic hemp fiber, antibacterial Tencel and banana silk for wardrobe staples that are just as comfortable and eco-friendly as they are stylish. As an additional sustainability feature, Valani uses recycled materials as well as straw, hemp and jute for its packaging.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Related: Avoid the crowds with these 10 alternatives to Black Friday shopping Support sustainable companies More and more companies are working to source natural materials and manufacture products in a sustainable way. Look for companies that ship using recyclable materials, too.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2021

At first, I offered sustainability consulting and design separately while building my portfolio, before realizing how dirty the industry was, and realizing that I could marry the two pieces of my identity and passions together in one business.” ” Now well established in L.A. ” Now well established in L.A.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

A growing band of major fashion retailers have pledged to achieve net zero emissions and overhaul their design and manufacturing processes to make the notoriously resource intensive industry more sustainable. The collection is, in theory, a taster of Asos' entire product range if the retailer is to achieve its 2030 sustainability goals.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

The World Needs a More Sustainable Fashion Industry. Sustainable fashion is our only option. The future of our planet, maintaining adequate resources, and protecting human rights all depend on our toxic fashion industry evolving to a more sustainable and circular fashion industry. Demand for Sustainable Fashion.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

The question is, how can your business promote sustainable waste management, and achieve zero waste ? By following the tips given in this checklist, you can institute an effective and sustainable waste management program. Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Types of Waste In Your Business.

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Unsustainable

MAY 1, 2019

To ensure the development is sustainable, the team aim to identify at least one local teacher or mentor in each community to continue the project. Photo credit: Vikki Farrell This focus on sustainability is evident throughout the carefully considered project. Label making for Vanderful Organic surf wax.

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Grist

APRIL 10, 2024

I had already been using a sustainability-oriented bank called Aspiration, which offers a pretty low-key investment fund (the minimum is $10). The organization, founded by author and environmentalist Bill McKibben, is specifically for those older than 60. But the other companies and resources she explored are still active.)

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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. bags “The future of fashion is circular, meaning items are sustainably produced, used and reused with love, then upcycled into other equally valuable items.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Check out our guide below to give every friend on your list the gift of sustainability this holiday season. 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. Not into the headphone idea?

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

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. Here are some useful tips: Simple and effective ways to manage food scraps and prevent ‘yuckiness’.

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