Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Oskar Modin and fellow researchers measured the concentration of virus particles that were released from four different wastewater treatment plants in Sweden and compared this with how much organic carbon was released at the same time. This could have potential negative impacts on the aquatic ecosystems nearby.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

billion tons of carbon dioxide annually. Below we’ve detailed eight tips on how to reduce the negative environmental and social impact of your fashion brand company. Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

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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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Africa is responsible for just 3% of global carbon emissions. But global warming and other climate change impacts are negatively impacting these economies, particularly the resulting and increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather events. Uganda’s Hya Bioplastics was another startup to secure climate-related backing.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2021

Without the proper procedures and policies, marinas and boatyards have a major negative impact on the environment, hurting their reputation, their business and the planet. Fossil-fuel and carbon discharge – Boat motors idling, buildings burning oil and gas are adding to our planet’s carbon footprint and driving dangerous climate change.

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Grist

JUNE 15, 2021

A team of volunteers and restoration workers hauled 40,000 pounds of Pacific oyster shells in biodegradable bags made of coconut husk onto the shore, to create a structure in which the larvae of native oysters could settle. In 2017, Coastkeeper set out to put the idea of living shorelines to the test in Upper Newport Bay.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2019

2) Helping fleet partners access government incentive plans to upgrade equipment and transport trucks to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. 3) Purchasing products that are EPA approved and USDA choice certified 4) Using only non-toxic substances such as water, biodegradable soap and steam.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 25, 2024

For indoor gatherings, seek out spaces with good natural light, ventilation, and ones that are easily accessible by public transportation to reduce the carbon footprint associated with travel. Rethink your approach by using items that can be re-purposed or are biodegradable.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 27, 2021

This article discusses measures the seafood industry can take in order to limit their negative impact on our world’s oceans. From litter and pollution to overfishing and habitat destruction, today’s unsustainable commercial fishing has a significant negative impact on the oceans’ ecosystems. Adhere to the “Good Fish Guide”.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECLAIMED LUMBER.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” Hemp makes for a soft and flowy fabric that is hypoallergenic; it is also a carbon-negative crop, uses less water in production and is naturally resistant to bacteria growth.

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Low Impact

APRIL 30, 2021

After death, we don’t want our corporeal form to leave a damaging legacy – but, many current practices surrounding both burial and cremation mean people often do leave a negative legacy of environmental pollution behind them for future generations. million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, accounting for around 0.02

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2022

These plastic bags aren’t biodegradable, meaning they reside in the environment and take up to 1000 years to break down. Secondly, with regard to production, plastic bags contribute to global warming by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The carbon footprint of plastic is ~ 6kg CO2 per kg.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Instead of becoming waste that’s incinerated and contributing to the pollution problem, the feathers could replace the non-biodegradable and toxic “forever chemicals” used to manufacture hydrogen fuel cells, effectively solving two problems with one solution. Keratin is the key. ” Mezzenga added.

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Ecotech

AUGUST 5, 2019

Eco-friendly packaging consists of packaging materials that are made from recycled materials, reusable, compostable, biodegradable, recyclable, toxin and allergen free, or those that are manufactured in an environmentally friendly way. It Consists Of Biodegradable Materials. The Materials Are Free Of Toxins And Allergens.

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Business Green

APRIL 3, 2020

They have high yields and short cultivation times, plus the potential to sequester carbon dioxide in the process. If we look at the average life-cycle of algae, it can grow up to nine or 12 feet per day, all while sequestering carbon," Loliware co-founder and CEO Chelsea Briganti recently told me. "We

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

“Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Most of this energy is produced by the burning of fossil fuels which releases a mass amount of carbon dioxide into the environment.

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Greentown Labs

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Carbon Negative Solutions Carbon Negative Solutions (Rock Hill, N.Y.) Carbon Negative Solutions Carbon Negative Solutions (Rock Hill, N.Y.) Watch a video featuring Carbon Negative Solutions here! Learn more about Axis Sky Renewables and see renderings of its wind turbines!

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

These are difficult for consumers to interpret and may also suggest an item or service has no negative environmental impacts. Carbon Offsets. The time frame for carbon-offset emission reductions should be included in the claim. That is, carbon offsetting gives emission reductions years beyond when the offsets were made.

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Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 10, 2023

We’ve spilled plenty of ink in this newsletter on carbon capture, but less on what happens after —particularly carbon-to-value. In the meantime, Rubi aims to capture the CO2 from industrial processes and use it to make apparel inputs carbon-negative. What to watch Grab a partner.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 23, 2022

How Do Landscapers Negatively Impact the Environment. Harmful Carbon Emissions from Equipment and Vehicles . The current standard for machinery and equipment is gas powered, which releases carbon into the atmosphere when in use. Negative Impact on Ecosystem. Wasteful Use of Water. Switch to battery powered machines.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 31, 2020

Skincare products often get a bad rap for negatively impacting the environment. The membrane will biodegrade after use and disposal. Plus, the company is committed to carbon-neutral shipping. From plastic packaging to chemical ingredients, they may help skin but put a heavy burden on the planet.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

As PFAS show no sign of biodegradation at all, they have been described as “forever chemicals”, enduring permanently in the environment1. Given their wide field of application, all kinds of sites can be impacted by PFAS and potentially pose a risk to water bodies or drinking water supplies. Environmental Impact.

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Business Green

JANUARY 23, 2023

policy and carbon accounting are at risk of turning genuine ambition into business risk. Net zero legislation, the carbon budgets and renewable power deployment are real areas of leadership. Companies, increasingly aware of the implications of net zero, resist high carbon investments due to the inherent risks.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 8, 2021

Made with rubber, vegetable oil and other natural ingredients, this leather alternative, aptly named Plant Leather, has 40 times less carbon impact than animal-derived leather and 17 times less carbon impact than synthetic leathers made from plastics. The runoff from leather production negatively impacts air and water quality.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Additionally, the company offsets its entire carbon footprint. Each backpack comes packaged in a completely biodegradable cassava bag and removes 120 plastic bottles from the environment, according to Groundtruth. Groundtruth Via Dezeen Images via Groundtruth. View original here:Â .

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Over the past few years, as companies have come under steadily increasing pressure to tackle climate change, nature-based solutions have emerged as a particularly exciting method for shrinking corporate carbon footprints. Investing in forests can be a win-win that both sequesters carbon and regenerates nature.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 7, 2021

From New York , sculpture artist and expert in reimagining discarded materials Kim Markel is creating a fully biodegradable and carbon-negative display. Pieces will be put on display in Nespresso cafe windows and will only use natural and/or sustainable materials.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Over the past few years, as companies have come under steadily increasing pressure to tackle climate change, nature-based solutions have emerged as a particularly exciting method for shrinking corporate carbon footprints. Investing in forests can be a win-win that both sequesters carbon and regenerates nature.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Schools give us a glimpse into what carbon neutrality looks like. Dickinson College Score: 80.67 | Carlisle, Pennsylvania The very green Red Devils became carbon-neutral this past school year, with help from an LED lighting retrofit, the installation of a three-megawatt solar field on campus, and a campus-wide behavior change campaign.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

These are difficult for consumers to interpret and may also suggest an item or service has no negative environmental impacts. Carbon Offsets. The time frame for carbon-offset emission reductions should be included in the claim. That is, carbon offsetting gives emission reductions years beyond when the offsets were made.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

These developments include packaging made from seaweed, mushrooms, cornstarch, biodegradable packaging peanuts, edible films (for food items), and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) bioplastics. This cost-of-living crisis is negatively impacting the amount of disposable income available in the consumer market. What did the model uncover?

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

” Sourcing algae from sustainable seaweed farmers that capture carbon as they grow their crop, Loliware is working to manufacture a variety of bio-based polymers. The end products are (technically) edible tableware replacements that naturally break down within six to 10 days in home composting, and even faster in the ocean.

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Business Green

JANUARY 26, 2023

What is the correct way to dispose of 'biodegradable' plastic bags? And what even is 'carbon negative' beer? Is that shampoo bottle as easily 'recyclable' as the label claims? Which plant-based milk variety really has the smallest environmental footprint?

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

"I just remember being super mad about knowing that the way society was operating could ruin something that should be so beautiful and fun," he says of his first encounter with the idea that human activities negatively affect the environment. And that’s his hope for the apparel and footwear industry as a whole. Myisha Majumder.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The green economy operates on low carbon power sources, resource efficiency, and social fairness and inclusivity. Replate’s circular model not only makes it easy for any business to reduce their carbon footprint and give back, but it has also created new jobs by inviting those in the community to apply to become food rescuers.

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