AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Australia-based design studio SODO – SOPA has introduced a furniture set made completely out of upcycled cardboard that is also modular and customizable. The series, called Serif + Sero, helps promote waste repurposing and consumer awareness for a more sustainable future. SODO – SOPA Images via SODO – SOPA.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2021

In fact, fashion is the second largest polluting industry after fossil fuels. Countless cases of its damage to natural resources, pollutive waste and emissions, and unethical labor practices have fallen under the public eye over the years. Some clothing articles in this system may never be considered waste. The massive 2.5

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

As we increasingly convert pollution into the products we use in our daily lives, we will reduce the need to extract more carbon from the ground! “Today we continue our journey to show the world that recycled carbon is a resource rather than a liability,” says Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech. “As

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 26, 2020

From the overconsumption of resources to water pollution to material waste, it’s refreshing when companies take corporate responsibility and show concern for nature. These funky sandals upcycle fabric from the cutting room floor. From that point – there’s no telling where your soles could turn up!”

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Elemental Excelerator

MAY 19, 2022

turned a sharp eye on the issue of plastic waste, the growing problem of electronic waste remains underappreciated. E-waste is defined as anything with a plug, electric cord, or battery — basically all of the proliferating devices that power our modern lives. million tons of e-waste generated globally in 2019, only 17.3%

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In Russia, one awareness campaign focused on forest pollution caused by human activities implemented a unique spin to facilitate conversation. MayoFree, an independent creative team, led the drive to spread the word about waste accumulation in Russian forests. Trash Camo raises awareness and money to combat pollution.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Implement proper waste management. One of the biggest issues for corporations, and even smaller businesses, when it comes to environmental awareness is waste management. Big factories contribute too much to air and water pollution that affects our planet’s ability to heal itself and sustain life on earth.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 16, 2021

According to research published in the journal Green Chemistry , genetically engineered E-Coli bacteria has been used to convert terephthalic acid (TA) from plastic waste into vanillin. Plastic bottles are one of the top ocean pollutants after plastic bags, according to recent research.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 21, 2023

Agriculture Capro-X deploys a biorefining platform that upcycles organic waste to fatty-acid biochemicals that can be used in a wide range of applications. We’re thrilled to support these groundbreaking climatetech startups—let us introduce you! It’s participating in Year 3 of the Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 27, 2022

Instead of course, the sustainability scorecard might list functional areas for both environmental (energy, waste, recycling, buildings, packaging, supply chain, food) and social responsibility (diversity, inclusion, gender equality, worker wellbeing, fair wages, community support, and charity contributions). How much do we waste?

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Using a combination of cutting-edge genetic engineering, state-of-the-art biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and innovations in mechanical and chemical engineering the companies to manufacture chemicals using a process that soaks up waste carbon, rather than emitting it.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 22, 2020

This activity can be beneficial to both staff and management of an organization as it enables business leaders to engage with employees, listen to challenges they face, observe and understand the process, identify sources of waste or opportunities for improvement in their daily operations and improve collaboration.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Our oceans, teeming with life, are under siege by a silent threat – plastic pollution. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life Plastic debris takes a brutal toll on marine animals.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Choosing reclaimed wood reduces the fossil fuel use and pollution that comes from clearing and processing trees into lumber. In fact, creating products from recycled steel utilizes 40% less water and reduces mining wastes by 97%. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 25, 2021

Lucas Couto, Senior Industrial Designer at EGGS Design in Norway , is focused on turning plastic pollution into innovative recycled designs. The designer has teamed up with plastic recycling company Precious Plastic to help reveal the potential of plastic waste in the design space.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Instead of waste, ASOS aims to create an endless series of new fashions. According to ASOS, each style from the autumn collection meets at least two of these three goals: designing out waste and pollution; keeping products and materials in use; and regenerating natural systems.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

It includes your building, operations, vehicles, supplies, products, procurement, recycling, reuse, waste, policies and procedures. Waste and Recycling – What waste do we produce and where does it come from? How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

Waste team – What waste do we produce and where does it come from? How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. How much do we waste? Are we composting food waste? Energy team – How much energy do we use?

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Business Green

JULY 20, 2021

The UK government did outline a positive overarching vision in its 2018 Resources and Waste Strategy for England, proposing some crucial policy reforms - eco-design standards, Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, a Deposit Return Scheme, a plastics tax, and a National Materials Datahub.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Instead of waste, ASOS aims to create an endless series of new fashions. According to ASOS, each style from the autumn collection meets at least two of these three goals: designing out waste and pollution; keeping products and materials in use; and regenerating natural systems.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In the fight against pollution and environmental waste, there are many levels of similarly-minded people in government, nonprofit, for-profit and community all working towards the same goals. The Upcycled Rope Bracelet features a simple rope design that is easily adjustable and available in six color options.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 13, 2020

All materials used in construction are eco-friendly, biodegradable and made from waste material. The second zone is the Circular Economy , where examples of plastic waste upcycled into new, value-added products are showcased. The pavilion also includes a rest zone. ” + Plural Designs Images via Plural Designs.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

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. Consider buying items in bulk, as long as they have less packaging and won’t go to waste. Quality counts, both for the gift recipient and for the planet.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 12, 2021

The environmental benefits to incorporating sustainable materials into your construction projects are numerous: Reduces landfill waste. UpCycle – Austin, Texas. Some of their “Green Cement” products include upcycled construction and demolition materials. Why use sustainable construction materials?

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Clean Energy Canada

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

But there is a pollution problem hidden in the built environment around us, from the buildings we live in to the roads we drive on. The production of materials used in public infrastructure creates at least eight million tonnes of carbon emissions every year — equal to the pollution caused by 1.7 million gas-fuelled cars.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

First, summarize business aspects that consume energy, water and other natural resources, generate waste, impact the environment and contribute to climate change. How much do we waste? Are we composting food waste? Waste : What waste do we produce and where does it come from? motion sensor faucets)?

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 18, 2019

To better manage plastic waste , Los Angeles is in talks with Technisoil, an innovative manufacturing company, to viably incorporate plastic into the city’s roads. Typically viewed as an ecological scourge, plastic waste can also be seen as a valuable resource when repurposed. First, plastic waste will be fragmented into pellets.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2020

The two groups have combined already-established and community-led marine debris and plastic waste interception programmes from the Dominican Republic with a UK volunteer network producing sustainable eye protection. ” The post Initiative turns marine plastic pollution into reusable PPE first appeared on Envirotec.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 24, 2020

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. The shoes will form to the shape of the wearer’s feet while providing a sleek look to match almost every style. Adidas Images via Adidas. Read the original post:Â .

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Entitled Arcadia Earth , the temporary art exhibition immerses guests in a multi-sensory journey spotlighting pressing ecological issues — such as overfishing, plastic pollution, food waste, deforestation and climate change — with vivid artworks designed with upcycled and reusable materials.

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Low Impact

MAY 5, 2021

Refusing embalming (which is already prohibited in the Jewish and Muslim faiths) eliminates concerns about pollutants and toxins from the process entering the environment. Green burials will never use harmful or polluting materials in the shroud or coffin; everything placed in the ground will simply and harmlessly decompose.

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Grist

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Its CO2 supply comes primarily from beverage manufacturing plants, which produce waste gases during fermentation. The potential worldwide market for waste-CO2 products could be $5.9 Two startups, Carbon Upcycling Technologies and Sky Baron, recently launched a line of such products. trillion a year , according to Carbon180.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Related: The sustainable wardrobe: it’s more accessible than you think Hand-woven baskets Help your parents decorate with a cute artisan gift like Lola & Mawu baskets made from upcycled vintage indigo fabric and natural undyed straw. This high-tech composter only needs about one cubic foot of space and a power outlet to work.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 29, 2020

Each product is inspired by and named after our world, from the Current ring and Wave necklace to the popular Polluted bracelet and Magma earrings. Related: This jewelry is made with upcycled gold from Dell computers Sustainable practices have always been at the heart of the company. The company hopes to become zero-waste , too.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Do you think addressing food waste in the office is too much of a bother? Doesn’t most waste happen in our households, restaurants and other food institutions? Reports show that most of America’s food waste comes from consumers – of which 60% makes up the workforce. How to Prevent Food Waste in the Workplace.

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GreenBiz

MAY 12, 2020

There’s no doubt about it — we are in the midst of a plastic pollution crisis. Consider that the cosmetics industry brings in a booming $500 billion every year and imagine the waste created by default. The waste hierarchy is well known, yet we struggle as businesses to follow it — pushing blame on cost or customer convenience.

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