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How Big a Difference Can Biodegradable Straws Make to the Environment?

Green Business Bureau

Biodegradable straws are one of the alternatives available that fit these criteria. Biodegradable materials such as paper, on the other hand, can break down in a matter of months – or even weeks. In this article, we want to share some of the real environmental benefits that biodegradable straws promise.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Many popular fruits and vegetables that stay in stock year-long like blueberries and kiwi are often shipped from other countries and contribute to tons of carbon emissions. Fruits and tree nuts require less land and water, making these foods a low-carbon option. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials.

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Sustainable Food and Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Green Business Bureau

Many popular fruits and vegetables that stay in stock year-long like blueberries and kiwi are often shipped from other countries and contribute to tons of carbon emissions. Fruits and tree nuts require less land and water, making these foods a low-carbon option. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials.

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Charlotte McCurdy, Phillip Lim design carbon-neutral algae sequin dress

AGreenLiving

Made of tiny bits of shiny or translucent plastic, they are a significant contributor to ocean microplastics and fashion-derived plastic waste. The dress is entirely carbon-neutral and free from synthetic plastics or dyes. Charlotte McCurdy, Phillip Lim design carbon-neutral algae sequin dress.

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Eco friendly Plastic Bag Alternatives for Sustainable Retail Businesses

Green Business Bureau

These plastic bags aren’t biodegradable, meaning they reside in the environment and take up to 1000 years to break down. And even then, the bags only break down to remain as microplastics that accumulate within the food chain. Microplastics enter food chains, transferring from one species to another.

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'Huge potential': EU targets throwaway culture with sweeping circular economy plan

Business Green

Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans said the EU needed a "fully circular economy" if it was to build a climate neutral economy by 2050, preserve the natural environment, and strengthen economic competitiveness. If adopted, the Circular Economy Action Plan would form part of the new Industrial Strategy.

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Plastic-free parenting: Pura co-founder Guy Fennell on launching a sustainable baby care brand in lockdown

Business Green

In the autumn, the firm is aiming to expand into new products, with a plan to sell nappies that biodegrade much faster than the 200 to 500 years that is standard for the majority of plastic-based nappies produced today. With 90 per cent of wet wipes in the UK made from plastic, the products boast carbon intensive production processes. "And