Biodegradable Ethics Microplastics 
Green Business Bureau
MARCH 16, 2021
Source from sustainable and ethical food providers. Businesses have an obligation to source both ethically and sustainably. Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging.
Green Business Bureau
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
These brands are manufacturing their shoes from recycled and biodegradable materials and sourcing sustainably while still achieving the durability and comfort that shoe lovers expect. Note : When buying biodegradable products, ensure that there is a facility that can collect these items as biodegradable materials require special processing.
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Green Business Bureau
APRIL 27, 2021
Not to mention over one-third of microplastics found in oceans come from synthetic fabrics such as nylon and polyester, along with laundry detergents. Organic cotton is less water intensive than conventional cotton. In fact, about 2,000 gallons (7,600 liters) of water is consumed to manufacture a single pair of jeans !
Green Business Bureau
MARCH 16, 2021
Source from sustainable and ethical food providers. Businesses have an obligation to source both ethically and sustainably. Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging.
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 21, 2021
This has been the common practice for years without consumers blinking an eye; however, trends are shifting and consumers are demanding more ethical goods. Another significant polluter are the fabrics themselves which are composed of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester, and acrylic and take hundred-thousands of years to biodegrade.
Green Business Bureau
JANUARY 18, 2022
Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Beyond offering comfort and beauty, cotton, linen, and wool fabrics often use fewer (or no) chemicals in production than synthetic options and biodegrade more naturally over time. Opt for Quality Over Quantity.
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. 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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