Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

Petite Lucette further combats the plastic crisis by shipping orders in recyclable boxes with recycled tissue paper. Their next challenge is to find an eco-friendly alternative to the poly plastic bags used to protect clothing during shipments. But every improvement and small adjustment counts!

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Fashion Organic Sustainability Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Onyx and Green , another eco-friendly office supply brand, manufactures a diversity of products made from sustainable and recycled materials such as sugarcane paper notebooks, recycled rubber erasers, refillable coffee bean ballpoint pens and much more. For the Entrepreneurs. But remember! For the Fashionistas. For the Sweet Tooths.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. With this in mind, to support our environment, fashion brands need to use textiles derived from natural fibers such as recycled cotton, organic hemp, and organic linen.

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Fashion Sustainability Biodegradable Packaging 148

Low Impact

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In this first instalment from Ethical.net, we learn why we should be aiming to reduce our plastic use, why recycling isn’t enough and how to get stated reducing food-related plastic waste. Why recycling plastic is not enough. Recycling plastics is one partial answer to the problem – but isn’t a complete solution.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Where do you install recycling bins and for what materials and waste? In other words, how can the use of everyday materials in the office be substituted with more sustainable, recycled, and reused materials? You need to identify instances where this is happening.

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Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer. Luckily, the ethical consumer claims a market majority , meaning the two go hand-in-hand. Waste recycling/recovery : Mechanical recycling.

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Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

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. Recycling is one of the top and most cost-effective ways to reduce waste at home and the workplace. Say Yes to Natural, Recyclable, or Sustainable Materials. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. Go Vintage.

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Low Impact

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While some plastic fabrics may be more ethical and better for the environment than the alternative (in the case of fur, leather, and some other animal-derived products), they cause their own huge problems. See if you can find a garden centre or plant nursery that sells plants in biodegradable or ceramic pots. About the author.

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Plastics Ethics Biodegradable Organic 103

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. install recycling bins in the break room)? the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction – Reuse & Recycling. Uncover all recycling opportunities and turn your waste into something another stakeholder can use. Is it hazardous?

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 128

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Not all textile waste is suitable for some form of recycling and if clothes contain toxic chemicals, their potential for safe recycling and circularity is at best restricted, and at worst impossible. Understanding the toxic fast fashion industry and challenges is the first step in getting to a sustainable fashion industry.

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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. Paper bags Paper bags are 100% biodegradable meaning they can be used for composting. Plus, paper is both reusable and recyclable (although the number of times these bags can be recycled is limited).

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Retail Plastics Sustainability Biodegradable 78

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2024

Onyx and Green , another eco-friendly office supply brand, manufactures a diversity of products made from sustainable and recycled materials such as sugarcane paper notebooks, recycled rubber erasers, refillable coffee bean ballpoint pens and much more. But remember! Sustainable makeup brands are on the rise.

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Sustainability Ethics Organic Recycling 78

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The company’s B-pods offer premium coffees from licensed brand partners that produce ethically and sustainably sourced coffee. They are not only 100% recyclable, but they are also designed to break down without leaving microplastics behind in a landfill environment. However, the pod that goes into the machine is very different.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 28, 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. Slow fashion advocates for an ethical garment manufacturing process that respects people, the environment, and animals. Rise and Impact of Toxic Fashion. Sustainable Fashion Brands.

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Fashion Sustainability Ethics Waste 109

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 8, 2020

So the three co-founders of Nimble for Good, PBC have combined their extensive experience in the tech, marketing and design development industries to launch a brand of personal tech products committed to ethical and sustainable material sourcing, manufacturing and post-consumer disposal.

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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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Packaging Biodegradable Recycled materials Carbon-negative 40

Sustainability Consulting

MAY 19, 2023

From biodegradable toys to sustainable food and treats, the market for eco-friendly pet products is growing. When choosing to purchase food or other items for your pet, look to see if the brand uses natural, non-GMO, ethically-sourced ingredients. Beginners Tip: Look at the list of ingredients — if you can’t say it, take heed!

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2022

In 2022, 48% of all new coffee products carried an ethical or environmental claim – which is close to double the number from almost a decade ago (2012). Your first step would be to look to swap single-use plastics for alternative materials like paper and cardboard – such material is easily recycled and biodegradable.

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Sustainability Biodegradable Packaging Waste 78

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

And once you’ve finished your mug of coffee, you can simply compost the bag and recycle the packaging, which is already made from recycled materials as well. What’s more, these bags are sustainable, plant-based and dressed in recyclable, compostable packaging. Steeped Coffee’s coffee grounds are nitro-sealed in bags.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Another subscription box conscientious about the planet is EarthLove , a curated box of products “that are ethically and environmentally responsible, including zero-waste packaging, natural ingredients, organic and non-GMO, gluten-free, cruelty-free, beegan/vegan and fair trade.” Meanwhile, Dyper offers an eco-friendly diaper subscription.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 26, 2020

There are many clothing brands that are dedicated to ethical, eco-friendly clothing that won’t break your budget. It uses eco-friendly materials like recycled cotton and non-toxic dyes. Vege Threads clothing is made in Australia, where all products are certified by Ethical Clothing Australia.

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Fashion Sustainability Ethics Recycling 36

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 2, 2021

And, therefore, to create ethically-sourced and locally-fabricated high-performance sustainable products. Related: Artist 3D-prints biodegradable agar floral lamps “There has never been a more critical time to be doing the work we do at Biohm,” said Ehab Sayed, founder and director of innovation at Biohm. Biohm Images via Biohm.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Fair-trade coffee For those who are unfamiliar, coffee that is certified as “ Fair-Trade ” has been vetted to ensure that the product has been produced to a certain set of ethical standards. Eco notebook Choose an eco-friendly or ethically sourced spiral notebook for meetings and conferences (in-person or virtual!),

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2024

Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. install recycling bins in the break room)? the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Reduction – Reuse & Recycling Reducing waste is a win-win for businesses because it’s friendly to both the environment and the bottom line. Is it hazardous?

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 60

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Consumers also want more clarity on how to correctly dispose of and recycle the items they purchase and packaging waste. These developments include packaging made from seaweed, mushrooms, cornstarch, biodegradable packaging peanuts, edible films (for food items), and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) bioplastics.

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Retail Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Conscientious coffee lovers will appreciate that Wildland Coffee uses ethically sourced beans from Brazil. Even better, the compressible insulation is made up of 100% recycled PET plastic. Allez Another ethically sourced essential, Allez uses plant-based ingredients for natural cleansing. At only 11.4 At only 11.4

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

Not all textile waste is suitable for some form of recycling and if clothes contain toxic chemicals, their potential for safe recycling and circularity is at best restricted, and at worst impossible. Understanding the toxic fast fashion industry and challenges is the first step in getting to a sustainable fashion industry.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 11, 2022

Related: 77-year-old launches waterproof hemp shoe company Grounded People shoes are almost entirely hand-crafted by artisans out of ethically-sourced, recycled and un-dyed cotton canvas uppers and linings. There is a biodegradable non-toxic foam insole and a natural latex rubber outsole.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Stroodles , a new straw made out of pasta, solves the ethical straw problem. Related: Tooth: the eco-friendly toothbrush made from recycled and biodegradable materials The UK-based company donates a share of sales to Ocean Plastic, an organization fighting plastic waste, and other charities.

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Plastics Biodegradable Ethics Waste 28

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Depending on what your gift recipient is into, you can choose from books about everything from zero-waste cooking and vegetarianism to vegan recipes and ethical cooking. Best of all, the company’s biodegradable products don’t sacrifice sound quality. Blow everyone’s minds by bringing a box of biodegradable straws made out of hay.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many companies and individuals are finding ways to help reduce the levels of waste by creating brand new products out of recycled plastic waste. Wild & Stone’s catalog of items contains a selection of personal care and baby items, all of which are sustainably produced, ethically sourced and CO2 neutral. It’s everywhere.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Dr. Martens vegan line Give that classic Dr. Martens look without sacrificing your sibling’s animal welfare ethics. Together they designed these super comfortable, vegan and biodegradable sneakers, featuring the world’s first hemp insole. These deodorants also come in 100% biodegradable tubes.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Kimaï Jewelry offers the perfect solution to unethically sourced minerals with its lab-grown diamonds and 18K recycled gold. SOL Organics , for example, takes an ethical approach to its bedding, which is organic, fair trade-certified and tested for harmful substances.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 5, 2022

According to a press release, “Resource Furniture facilities and furniture craftsmen adhere to the most stringent environmental , quality and ethical standards in the world.” Resource Furniture’s wall beds are constructed with composite wood panels, which contain a minimum of 90% recycled and reforested wood product.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Shop Beeswax Wraps on Amazon Alternative Apparel The alternative to fast fashion that pollutes the environment and consumes resources is Alternative Apparel, an eco-conscious label dedicated to the creation of casual clothing made from natural and recycled materials. It’s zero-waste, biodegradable and handcrafted.

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Sustainability Consulting

MARCH 11, 2021

The platforms will be kept afloat by buoys designed to biodegrade once they reach the deep ocean, at which point the kelp will fall to the ocean floor, taking its carbon with it. For example, Shopify invested in Running Tide, a company that will build kelp-growing platforms in ocean current systems. In a survey of 2,511 registered U.S.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

As the ESW Beauty website so eloquently states, “Our mission is to develop beauty products made with clean, ethically-sourced, and sustainable ingredients. By combining a non-toxic, cruelty-free and eco-friendly formula with Wang’s love for raw juices, the Raw Juice Cleanse Sheet Masks were born.

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Waste Waste Packaging Biodegradable 36