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

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A Brooklyn-based startup is building electric motorcycles that are made from recyclable and natural biodegradable materials. The side panels are made from flax seed rather than plastic, and the pigments that color the bodywork are derived from natural algae. The company says it already has 1,500 orders on the books.

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

Green Business Bureau

Like many organizations, School Specialty initially focused on low-hanging fruit such as recycling of paper, cardboard, electronics, ink toner, batteries, lightbulbs, and plastic throughout their office spaces and packaging departments. That’s a big win in our book.”. Duro Cleaners also decided to take a stand against plastic waste.

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Eco Friendly Retail Packaging Complete Guide (Sustainable Packaging Innovations)

Green Business Bureau

For instance, according to studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH) , certain plastics found in consumer packaging can lead to cancers, diabetes, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, and other various ill-health effects caused by inhalation or direct contact. Are you utilizing post-consumer materials ?

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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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'Beyond landfill packaging': Just Eat to trial reusable packaging service

Business Green

Partnership with reusable packaging company CLUBZERO aims to tackle plastic pollution from food delivery sector. CLUBZERO partners with food retailers and caterers to provide recyclable packaging, which results in up to 50 per cent less CO2 than plastic coated boxes.

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Style & Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Decor Tips to Upgrade Your Space

Green Business Bureau

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Be sure to have a hazardous waste recycling policy that stretches beyond simply paper and plastics to ensure the greatest amount of waste is diverted from landfills. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. – Kale Tree Shop.

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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. If your company prides itself on recycling but makes no effort to eliminate single-use plastics in the workspace, then this incongruence can damage your credibility. And Know Where You Stand.