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. Check out this sample of an upcycled kitchen with plywood cabinets.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PlayWood also incorporates scrap from other industries in an effort to upcycle waste. Basically, the sheets and connectors can result in endless design variations, so consumers can use and reuse the pieces as a desk, an organizer or a bookcase. Inasmuch, they are environmentally friendly and recyclable after a long life.

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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

MARCH 4, 2020

This stylish piece of minimalist furniture is made out of recycled materials and fit for two. It uses a combination of upcycled, crushed PVC pipe sold as post-consumer scrap as well as discarded wood from the designer’s other projects. The piece, simply titled “PVC Bench,” consists of four different components.

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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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When possible, they chose materials that were already at least partially recycled, yet still durable. The collection also makes use of upcycling , or turning something old into something new. The designers also aimed for versatility, so that each garment could be styled in multiple ways.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

For example, select bracelets made from ocean plastic, shoes or sunglasses made from coffee grounds or indoor gardens sourced from recycled plastic. Look for companies that ship using recyclable materials, too. Set another date on the calendar for a craft party, and invite friends, family and neighbors to gather and make gifts.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 2, 2021

The rooms are accented with artwork, rugs, bedding and baskets made from natural fibers and organic materials. It also features vegetable-tanned leather chairs, recycled glass vases and energy-efficient lighting. The space is also adorned with VOC-free paint and 100% linen curtains.

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Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

As an organization, Textile Exchange supports the apparel and textiles sector in switching to preferable materials that have a more positive impact on people and the environment compared to conventional. Two currently available preferred options are organic and recycled, but they are relatively small in scale.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

The new range of clothes is made exclusively from recycled, renewable or 'innovative' materials, with the online retail giant claiming the collection has been created to test a range of "circular" or "sustainable" technologies and textiles that could eventually become mainstays of the fashion industry of the future.

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Unsustainable

MAY 1, 2019

With drama props made from recycled materials and inexpensive local wood used for the surfboards, the project’s footprint is small and considerate of the fact that repairs and replacements will be required of the novice craftspeople, even once the Vanderful team are gone. Label making for Vanderful Organic surf wax.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? A good business waste management system will address these 7 different types of waste across the entire organization. You need to identify instances where this is happening.

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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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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. Nena and Co.

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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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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

DECEMBER 4, 2019

House of Marley also offers a line of eco-friendly turntables and Bluetooth speakers built from natural bamboo and organic cork. Skincare Many conscious consumers are making the switch to skincare and beauty products made from all-natural, organic and cruelty ingredients and packaged in reusable or recyclable materials.

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