Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. In fact, creating products from recycled steel utilizes 40% less water and reduces mining wastes by 97%. RECYCLED PLASTIC. BIO-BASED AND RECYCLED INSULATION. Arqlite , a member of the U.S.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

By performing an environmental audit, you can review your current waste and recycling management efforts and potentially find ways you can improve. For example, you might find that a huge amount of plastic is simply ending up in the general waste and not getting recycled. Opt for recyclable materials such as paper and cardboard.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Plastic pet toys, plastic poop bags, and pet waste all have an adverse effect on the environment. Consider purchasing pet supplies like biodegradable litter produced from recycled paper or wood, as well as pet food that is manufactured with organic and ethically sourced components.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

One of the biggest culprits of plastic and styrofoam pollution in the world is the packaging materials that companies use in shipping their products. There is a wave of new innovative eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging materials. Sustainable Packaging Materials. Sustainable Packaging: Customers Expect It.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 9, 2024

In the time it takes you to read this sentence — say, four seconds — the world produces nearly 60 metric tons of plastic, almost entirely out of fossil fuels. Those numbers are fueling widespread and growing contamination of Earth’s oceans, rivers, and the terrestrial environment with plastic trash.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Back in July, Inhabitat introduced readers to the Solo New York brand, a sustainable fashion company making bags out of recycled plastic water bottles. Solo New York’s recycled fabric production starts with discarded plastic bottles. The goal is to eliminate plastic from all packaging by the end of 2020.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Back in July, Inhabitat introduced readers to the Solo New York brand, a sustainable fashion company making bags out of recycled plastic water bottles. Solo New York’s recycled fabric production starts with discarded plastic bottles. The goal is to eliminate plastic from all packaging by the end of 2020.

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Grist

JANUARY 8, 2021

Meanwhile, General Electric recently announced it has begun turning decommissioned wind turbine blades into cement, while scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are cooking up new materials that could make the blades of the future far more recyclable than today’s state of the art. Unfortunately, in the U.S.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

Degradable / Biodegradable. If not, or if the item will ultimately pile up in a landfill, burn in an incinerator or be recycled, then avoid the term and its siblings, such as 'oxo-biodegradable'. Made with renewable energy. Made with renewable materials. Do the materials grow themselves? Recycled content.

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The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Common Waste Management Strategies Waste management strategies include waste reduction, recycling, composting, and using landfills for non-recyclable materials. Examples: Bulk products, items with no or reduced plastic, or products packaged in eco-friendly materials (e.g., recycled or compostable materials).

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Eco friendly bags for retail to remove sinlge-use plastic waste Eco friendly bags for retail address the damaging environmental impact of the common, single-use plastic (polyethylene) bag. These plastic bags aren’t biodegradable, meaning they reside in the environment and take up to 1000 years to break down.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 3, 2021

The nylon is collected both from production line waste and post-consumer materials, such as discarded fishing nets. Called the Feminine Energy Collection, the entire process puts sustainability at the forefront of every decision. For shipping, the company wraps swimsuits in biodegradable plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2021

Hotels require a vast amount of energy and resources in order to run, and with this comes an equally vast amount of waste generated. This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Minimize Food Waste.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

Tip #1: Purchase durable goods and materials : Durable goods and materials are designed to last longer, to deliver utility over time rather than being completely consumed in one use. 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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The Environmental Blog

JULY 23, 2023

Household goods such as plastic food containers , non-stick cookware , and flame-retardant furniture often release harmful toxins into the air and can contaminate food, posing health risks to both adults and children. Look for certifications such as “organic,” “biodegradable,” and “non-toxic.”

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AGreenLiving

JULY 14, 2020

Just in time to celebrate National Forest Week from July 13 to July 19, fashion brand Solo New York is planting one tree per purchase for its line of affordable bags made from recycled plastic bottles. The first run of the company’s Re:cycled Collection recycled over 90,000 bottles, and this is just the beginning.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Manufacturing product material waste : Here our checklist looks to reduce waste generated during the manufacturing and the production of goods. Such waste items include dunnage , shoring, pallets, lining, transit and packing materials, plywood, paper, cardboard, wire, plastic wrapping, and steel strapping.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Parks, gardens, or even your backyard can be perfect settings that negate the energy costs of indoor venues. Rethink your approach by using items that can be re-purposed or are biodegradable. Consider also using DIY decorations from recycled materials or renting items that can be used again.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2021

Landfill pollution – Plastic shrink-wrap, bottles, packaging and materials are not being properly recycled and disposed of. Water pollution – Garbage, wood waste, fuels and other non-biodegradable products are being dumped into waterways for convenience polluting our water systems and oceans. Nathan DeJongh.

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Ecotech

AUGUST 5, 2019

According to a recent study, 79% of all plastic waste generated since the 1950s have been found in landfills. Since eco-friendly packaging is made from recyclable materials, it reduces the amount of waste on Earth making it better for the environment. It Consists Of Biodegradable Materials.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 2021

A substantial amount of the high carbon footprint is associated with the source of energy for production. Hold manufacturing facilities to the highest environmental and social standards: Power with renewable energy if geographically and politically available. Avoid fabrics that are highly water, land, and energy intensive.

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Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

A sweeping strategy to boost reuse, repair, and recycling across a multitude of consumer products has been unveiled by the European Commission this week, with stricter rules planned for food, plastics, textiles, construction, and electronics in a bid to cut down on waste and pollution.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Shop Cannabolish on Amazon Beeswax wraps Beeswax wraps have drawn a lot of attention in recent years as a helpful way to reduce plastic use. As a company, it’s been awarded as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies, earned an ‘A’ Climate 2020 score, and been recognized by Energy Star.

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