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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q1 2024

Greentown Labs

Twenty-four startups joined our community in Q1 2024, working on innovations ranging from biobased building materials, to sustainable rubber, to solar-powered flight. Puro Renewables upcycles carbon-negative biowaste to reduce the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint associated with typical plastic products.

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MVMT releases new bracelet made from recycled ocean plastic

AGreenLiving

MVMT released a minimalist-style wristwatch that is solar powered and features a case, strap and buckle made entirely from reclaimed ocean plastic pollution. Well established with a complete supply chain in place, #Tide upcycles ocean waste into a material many businesses have discovered and incorporated into their products.

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How Small Businesses Can Open a Sustainable Venture

The Environmental Blog

If you want to have an even more active approach when it comes to waste management, you can start recycling or upcycling your stuff and try to reduce waste whenever possible. Through using sustainable packaging, you are minimizing the use of plastics that only get thrown away after receiving purchased items. Use sustainable packaging.

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PANGEA Movement’s Eco-jacket uses 100% recycled materials

AGreenLiving

It is a company with a focus on green design products and a dedication to using proceeds from sales to rid the Earth’s waterways of plastic and other pollution. Related: Adidas 100% recycled jacket is solving plastic pollution PANGEA’s Eco-Jacket is made from 100% recycled materials. of trash from rivers, and 68 lbs.

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9 tips for eco-friendly Black Friday, Cyber Monday shopping

AGreenLiving

Anyone who has made efforts to go zero-waste or plastic-free knows how difficult it can be to maintain those goals while finding meaningful presents for loved ones. Watch packaging When it comes to gifting, watch out for extra packaging, especially plastic foam and molded, unrecyclable plastic.

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How Dell and Levi's envision the future of repair

GreenBiz

There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. works hands-on with denim, zippers and buttons. Pull Quote.

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Daily Eco-friendly Practices: Saving the Environment while Cutting Costs

The Environmental Blog

Start with small steps such as bringing your reusable bags to the grocery store, using refillable water bottles instead of buying disposable ones, and opting for reusable containers over plastic wrap for food storage. Invest in stainless steel straws and cutlery for on-the-go meals instead of relying on their plastic counterparts.