Greenability Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2020

If holiday catalogues are clogging your mail box, help reduce paper waste by having your name removed from mailing lists. If the packaging material is Kraft paper, you can use it to wrap gifts or make gift tags. Gather with zero waste. Share your meal & reduce food waste. If every family in the U.S.

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GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2021

The company also featured resources, such as creative cooking videos meant to reduce food waste while encouraging healthy meal alternatives, Hadden said. .

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A startup is accelerating efforts to tackle the food waste mountain across the US food service sector. By comparing that number to initial inventory amounts, the kitchen tracks its food waste. The system uses that information to recommend changes within foodservice operations aimed at reducing food waste.

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Climate-KIC

AUGUST 24, 2017

How can blockchain help reduce food waste? And, is it possible to put a price tag on the ‘work’ urban trees perform? Global food firms join IBM blockchain project to improve traceability According to IBM, […]. Which country is set to go ‘fully electric’?

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

The tag “forever chemicals” is clearly very appropriate for a class of synthetic compounds whose unusual molecular structure, including the carbon-fluorine (C-F) bond (considered one of the strongest found in organic chemistry), appears to offer little scope for any thermal or other degradation at all, so they endure permanently.

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

Covid-19 has highlighted the shortcomings of our food supply chains, but technology can help, argues Green Alliance's Imogen Cripps. But as well as becoming more familiar with the dynamics of a global pandemic, I'd guess that many of us have also improved our understanding of the global food system.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Startup Phood tackles food waste at the top of the food chain Jesse Klein Thu, 10/29/2020 – 01:00 Picture your local salad bar either at your school, grocery store or office. By comparing that number to initial inventory amounts, the kitchen tracks its food waste. Food and Agriculture Organization.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Even when they’re naughty — climbing the Christmas tree, zooming around the house when you’re trying to sleep, begging for a taste of your food — they’re so dang cute. Related: Keep your cat safe with these eco-friendly cat toys Zero-waste pet kit As those with canine companions know, walking Fido serves multiple purposes, not just exercise.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

If your local municipality doesn’t have recycling streams for glass and metals, reach out to waste management companies. These companies often will weigh your recycling before taking it to facilities, making it easy to track and report to stakeholders the amount of waste you’re diverting from landfills. Use No-VOC Interior Paints.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In an effort to help reduce food packaging waste, non-alcoholic spirit company Seedlip is introducing a Mycelium Gift Pack wrapped in biodegradable mushroom packaging. The tag includes instructions to plant and grow your own herbs using the biodegradable mushroom box as a planter.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Acutely aware of the massive waste in the textile industry, material development company PANGAIA (pronounced Pan-guy-ya) uses plants to make natural fabric dyes, skipping the need for harsh, synthetic additives. One of these natural dyes is sourced from the petals of the Japanese Sakura tree, which only blooms for a few days each year.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, the many modern conveniences and economic benefits of software come with a hefty environmental price tag – primarily in the form of energy consumption. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear. Tip #1: Turn off the computers at the end of the day.

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Business Green

MARCH 13, 2023

Dierenfeld said she is particularly excited about the potential use of circular ingredients, which involves sourcing waste- and by-products from other sectors for use as animal feed. As such, farmers are starting to address sustainability issues "almost as a tag-along", according to Dierenfeld.

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Business Green

MARCH 13, 2023

Dierenfield said she is particularly excited about the potential use of circular ingredients, which involves sourcing waste- and by-products from other sectors for use as animal feed. As such, farmers are starting to address sustainability issues "almost as a tag-along", according to Dierenfield.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, the many modern conveniences and economic benefits of software come with a hefty environmental price tag – primarily in the form of energy consumption. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear. Tip #1: Turn off the computers at the end of the day.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 15, 2020

The kitchen is one of the most notorious spots in the house for waste, whether it is food waste, excessive plastic usage or single-use materials. Swap out plastic wrap Plastic wrap has become essential in the kitchen for keeping food fresh and wrapping up leftovers (because no one wants to waste food ).

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Acutely aware of the massive waste in the textile industry, material development company PANGAIA (pronounced Pan-guy-ya) uses plants to make natural fabric dyes, skipping the need for harsh, synthetic additives. One of these natural dyes is sourced from the petals of the Japanese Sakura tree, which only blooms for a few days each year.

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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. Images via Shutterstock. Here is the original:Â .

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

But how will this drive change the look, feel, and price tag of items on sale on high streets and fashion sites? In addition, the sector is the cause of mountains of waste, with the EU estimating that roughly 87 per cent of clothing material is currently incinerated, landfilled, or dumped in nature.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Labour's Party Conference kicked off yesterday, with the new tag line 'A Fairer, Greener Future' on prominent display, and the opening policy announcement coming in the form of a commitment to deliver a net zero emissions power system by 2030, a full five years earlier than the government's current 2035 target date.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 7, 2022

Each travel, duffle, shopping and computer bag that hits the stores adds to the ongoing use of synthetic fibers, environmental pollution and waste. With the focus on safe, fair and eco-friendly material sourcing and production, Terra Thread bags also produce less waste. The reality is that it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Business Green

JANUARY 21, 2021

Food is the most carbon intensive industry, accounting for around 25 per cent of global CO2, followed by construction at 10 per cent, it estimates. Similarly, producing a zero carbon pair of jeans or a basket of groceries might add just €1 onto the price tag, according to the report.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2024

But let’s chit-chat about something that often tags along with investing: dividends. Let’s break it down and see what makes these investments kind of like the comfort food of the stock market world. You’re probably eyeing those green stocks, and I hear you. Let’s dig in. Well, not always.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

The trials which include city-wide returnable takeaway packaging; electronic tagging of reusable alternatives and doorstep packaging collections, involved over 100 food and drink businesses. We hope the findings will be useful as we all seek to reduce our single-use waste, and give our customers more options with every cup.”

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AGreenLiving

MAY 3, 2021

The company also featured resources, such as creative cooking videos meant to reduce food waste while encouraging healthy meal alternatives, Hadden said.

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Mr. Sustainability

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Lab-Grown Meat, Fake Meat & 3D Printed Pizzas Book Summary - There are currently several technologies in development that have the potential to provide the sustainable food of the future. Especially the combination of these technologies can virtually annihilate all climate issues related to food within five to ten years.

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Business Green

AUGUST 12, 2022

The company expects the facility, which will recycle local plastic waste, to begin operations in 2025. Often blended with other fabrics, such as cotton, and typically accompanied with fixtures such as buttons, zippers and tags, polyester can be found in all types of apparel, sportswear and footwear. A 'truly circular' solution.

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GreenBiz

MAY 11, 2021

The new dynamic duo: Pricing and food waste. Israel-based company Wasteless is trying to bring one of those factors to the forefront for food — expiration date. Israel-based company Wasteless is trying to bring one of those factors to the forefront for food — expiration date. There, Wasteless reduced waste by 32.8

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 3, 2020

The non-toxic, natural dyes are made from food waste, plants, fruits and vegetables to achieve the richly toned hues. Instead of contributing to the waste, PANGAIA turns discarded plastic, mostly from single-use water bottles, into yarn and then into long-lasting clothing.

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Rinexii

OCTOBER 16, 2019

If there’s a particularly common dessert or food item that uses plastic in your home every day, consider learning how to make it and keep it available in the home, plastic free. In some households, you can pretty much live off of food waste alone. If anyone asks why you’re doing this, just point out the price tag.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 7, 2020

“Waste is a design flaw.” Wisdom Supply Company , a women-owned B-Corp based out of San Francisco, consists of two activists who found a way to take action against plastic waste by creating environmentally friendly supplies for the classroom. The Wisdom Supply Co. products are all conscientiously made, packaged and shipped.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This is inherently wasteful and it comes with a price tag of emissions. Another is the use of geothermal heating to improve food security. One of the most important things we can do is decarbonize heating, and our Celsius Energy startup speaks directly to that.

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Business Green

JULY 2, 2021

There is still, of course, a very long way to go to eliminate plastic waste, and an urgent need for both investment in recycling infrastructure - and for more attention to reuse. Recycling alone can't solve the plastic waste problem, he said. It's the year to get a lot of things done.". Advice included: Start with a roadmap.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

Look for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), also known as Green Tags. LEDs are mercury-free (which is hazardous waste), and also 100% more efficient than incandescent bulbs, helping you reduce your carbon footprint. What you don’t want is opposing temperature control systems competing as this will waste masses of energy.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

Look for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), also known as Green Tags. LEDs are mercury-free (which is hazardous waste), and also 100% more efficient than incandescent bulbs, helping you reduce your carbon footprint. What you don’t want is opposing temperature control systems competing as this will waste masses of energy.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 11, 2021

The new dynamic duo: Pricing and food waste Jesse Klein Tue, 05/11/2021 – 00:05 Anyone who has taken a basic economics course knows two main factors dictate price: supply and demand. Israel-based company Wasteless is trying to bring one of those factors to the forefront for food — expiration date. percent, he said.

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Gone is much of the kelp, the dense, autumn-toned canopies of seaweed that once provided food, shelter, and safer haven to hundreds of marine species — from sea otters to abalone, rockfish to brittle stars. It’s not just the red urchin population that is on the decline.

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