Packaging Plastics Soil Upcycling 
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2023
Researchers from University of California, Riverside, have detailed a method to convert plastic waste into a highly porous form of charcoal or char that has a whopping surface area of about 400 square meters per gram of mass. It could also fertilize the soil as it naturally breaks down.
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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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. The Upcycled Cribbage Board from Art of Play is made from maple and other hardwoods.
Low Impact
MAY 5, 2021
You could also choose a coffin made from 100% reclaimed and upcycled solid wood. As with the previous options, cardboard will simply rot away into the soil; ideal for a green burial. The benefit of using a shroud rather than a coffin is that you or your loved one will return even more quickly to the soil. Wicker coffins.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
In the past few years, as consumers looked to cut down on plastic waste at the grocery store, more mainstream supermarkets turned to bulk shopping bins as a solution. In 2017, containers and packaging made up a significant portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), about 80.1 Deonna Anderson. Fri, 11/06/2020 - 01:15. million tons (29.9
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Banana leaves as packaging If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit a southern Indian restaurant in Asia, you may have been served dinner on a banana leaf instead of a plate. Way to cut down on plastic packaging! This cactus plastic begins breaking down in a month when placed in soil and only a few days in water.
Green Business Bureau
JULY 28, 2022
By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials. 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?
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