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New study finds eco-glitter just as damaging as ordinary glitter

Inhabitat - Innovation

Despite the promises and inflated price tag, biodegradable glitter ends up the same way as old-school glitter — wreaking havoc on aquatic ecosystems.

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Biodegradable mushroom packaging makes Seedlip gifts special

AGreenLiving

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. This fully bio-contributing material is also biodegradable, recyclable and compostable. Seedlip has partnered with the Magical Mushroom Company, a U.K.-based

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The Maintenance Needs Of Biodiesel

The Environmental Blog

A renewable, biodegradable alternative fuel, biodiesel, unlike the regular one, is made from a combination of modified vegetable oils and diesel fuel. Instead, it is often blended with diesel and tagged based on the amount of diesel it’s mixed with. Biodiesel is both non-toxic and biodegradable. billion gallons in 2013.

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How RFID technology is playing a role in reducing waste and increasing recycling

Envirotec Magazine

PragmatIC says its technology could allow a low-cost inlay (tag) to be incorporated in packaging, allowing consumers to access information about product usage, food storage, cooking instructions and local recycling. Finding the solution through innovative technology.

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Efficient Tactics for Minimizing Your Carbon Footprint During a Move

The Environmental Blog

Alt-tag: A person sorting trash for recycling as one of the examples of ways to minimize your carbon footprint during a move. Biodegradable waste can find a new life through composting, transforming into rich nutrients for gardens. From leftover bubble wrap to discarded electronics, each item demands responsible handling.

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This unisex T-shirt is naturally dyed with Japanese cherry blossoms

AGreenLiving

The shirt is currently available for $85 and will be sent in biodegradable packaging. PANGAIA reports its “supplier dyes textiles in a way that uses less water, is non-toxic and biodegradable.” The non-toxic, natural dye provides a subtle pink hue that enhances the GOTS certified organic cotton material. PANGAIA Images via PANGAIA.

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New study finds eco-glitter just as damaging as ordinary glitter

AGreenLiving

Despite the promises and inflated price tag, biodegradable glitter ends up the same way as old-school glitter — wreaking havoc on aquatic ecosystems. festivals had already announced a switch to biodegradable glitter by 2021. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, U.K.