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Tarform’s electric motorcycle is built from recyclable and biodegradable materials

Charged

A Brooklyn-based startup is building electric motorcycles that are made from recyclable and natural biodegradable materials. The company says it already has 1,500 orders on the books. The idea was to create the motorcycle of tomorrow,” Tarform founder Taras Kravtchouk told the New York Times. “If Source: New York Times.

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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

Gift the go-getters in your office sustainable business cards such as these 100% recyclable cotton cards from Moo or Botanical Paperworks plantable business cards that biodegrade and grow into herbs and wildflowers. If they say they have too many books (which is bookworm lie #1 by the way), then opt for the e-book version instead.

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$1.9 million for project to investigate water treatment and reuse using biochar

Envirotec Magazine

Colorado State University researchers have been given the green light on a research project that they say could rewrite the book on how spent water from agricultural fields or wastewater facilities are treated and reused, and how valuable commodities could be extracted from those waters.

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Supply Chain Sustainability: Your 20-Tip Guide to Creating A Sustainable Supply Chain

Green Business Bureau

Tip #2: Seek goods and materials that are biodegradable and compostable : Products that are made from 100% biodegradable and compostable materials contribute less waste to landfills. Tip #3: Choose materials that do not include toxins : Even materials that are biodegradable and recyclable can negatively impact the environment.

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Showcase Your Sustainable Branding: Small Business Marketing in a World Going Green

Green Business Bureau

In his book The Celebrity CEO, small business expert, Ramon Ray , explains that developing a strong brand is critical for small business success. In his book, Ramon Ray affirms that “if you seek for deeper engagement with your community, you are building a relationship that lasts.”

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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

For the Entrepreneurs Gift the go-getters in your office sustainable business cards such as these 100% recyclable cotton cards from Moo or Botanical Paperworks plantable business cards that biodegrade and grow into herbs and wildflowers. Find endless DIY bookmark ideas on Pinterest.

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Best of GBB in 2019: Green Businesses Leading the Sustainable Business Movement

Green Business Bureau

That’s a big win in our book.”. 3) Purchasing products that are EPA approved and USDA choice certified 4) Using only non-toxic substances such as water, biodegradable soap and steam. 3) Purchasing products that are EPA approved and USDA choice certified 4) Using only non-toxic substances such as water, biodegradable soap and steam.