Business Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The e-commerce giant is inviting early-stage sustainability start-ups to apply for the latest round of its accelerator programme Tech and retail giant Amazon has announced it is today launching the second round of its Amazon Sustainability Accelerator - a 12-week bespoke programme which is designed to help green start ups expand their businesses.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

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. Renewable, recycled or upcycled.

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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. You just have to do a little bit of searching. Images via Shutterstock. Here is the original:Â .

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GreenBiz

MAY 27, 2020

Millions of consumers are putting off retail purchases and looking at the stuff in their closets and cabinets and desktops in a very different way. 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.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

A growing band of major fashion retailers have pledged to achieve net zero emissions and overhaul their design and manufacturing processes to make the notoriously resource intensive industry more sustainable. The collection is, in theory, a taster of Asos' entire product range if the retailer is to achieve its 2030 sustainability goals.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 28, 2021

With this in mind, sustainable shoe brand Ccilu has developed a line of waterproof boots, called XpreSole Panto, made with recycled coffee grounds and other eco-friendly materials. Called XpreSole Panto, the boots are available in high-top or low-top options made with upcycled coffee grounds collected from local coffee shops in Taiwan.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Online fashion retailer has trained its designers in making its clothing and jewellery more sustainable, recyclable and reusable. Where possible, the company is also encourang the use 'upcycle' of techniques that reuse old products to create "something new".

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

The fashion manufacturers, suppliers, brands and retailers must all do their part to address the changes required. This consumption demand has driven fashion retailers to producing almost twice the amount of clothing than they did in 2000. . Establish a repair or upcycling program. Demand for Sustainable Fashion.

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Business Green

MAY 29, 2020

Millions of consumers are putting off retail purchases and looking at the stuff in their closets and cabinets and desktops in a very different way. I've been involved in recycling materials for a long time, but seeing it firsthand in that kind of environment was kind of daunting," Boyd said. "I

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AGreenLiving

MAY 27, 2020

“Millions of consumers are putting off retail purchases and looking at the stuff in their closets and cabinets and desktops in a very different way. There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. Being stuck at home lately has been tough.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 27, 2020

“Millions of consumers are putting off retail purchases and looking at the stuff in their closets and cabinets and desktops in a very different way. There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. Being stuck at home lately has been tough.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

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. To get some inspiration, check out our reviews of the best beauty retailers from the 2019 Indie Beauty Expo in Los Angeles.

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