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Latest Adidas shoe uses upcycled materials to avoid waste

AGreenLiving

They are part of the brand’s push for a more sustainable future and an end to plastic waste. The new shoes feature an upcycled upper with a breathable Gore-Tex waterproof membrane and Three Stripes Boost technology with responsive cushioning that provides bounce-back energy return as you walk. Adidas Images via Adidas.

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Network Rail introduces coffee cup recycling points to busy stations

Envirotec Magazine

As passenger numbers slowly increase and with 60% of station retailers now open, those travelling by train or visiting the stations can make use of the bright orange bins to recycle any paper coffee cups purchased during their journey.

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How cosmetics retailer Lush is making purposeful profit through circularity

GreenBiz

How cosmetics retailer Lush is making purposeful profit through circularity. But the accelerated growth of the retail industry has come at a cost. There’s no doubt about it — we are in the midst of a plastic pollution crisis. million plastic bottles from being produced. Katrina Shum. Tue, 05/12/2020 - 01:30.

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Study reveals "ugly sweaters" add to the plastic pollution problem

AGreenLiving

Now, research by the environmental charity Hubbub blames ugly sweaters as yet another contributor to the plastic pollution crisis. Three-quarters of the sweaters Hubbub tested revealed at least some plastic in the material, with 44 percent being entirely made of acrylic, a plastic fiber. See more here:Â .

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Sustainable Construction Materials: 5 Eco-Friendly Options Revolutionizing The Industry

Green Business Bureau

A material not often considered when it comes to construction is plastic. Instead of relying on materials that require mining, extracting or a lot of processing, recycled plastic offers an excellent sustainable alternative for many construction projects. Architectural salvage retailers exist throughout the entire United States.

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Adidas unveils lightweight hiking shoe made from ocean plastic

AGreenLiving

The Terrex Free Hiker Parley shoes are constructed using a sustainable combination of the company’s Boost technology and Parley for the Oceans’ recycled plastic material. This is the first in Adidas’ Terrex Free Hiker collection to incorporate Parley Ocean Plastic yarn, which is made from upcycled plastic waste collected from coastal areas.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Your local reclaimed lumber dealer or architectural salvage retailer is your best option as it supports the local economy, requires fewer miles to transport the lumber to your building site and it allows you to have a look at the lumber in person and know exactly the quality you’re getting. RECYCLED PLASTIC.