GreenBiz

MAY 24, 2021

The competition and accelerator is organized by the Biomimicry Institute. (I The London-based startup also manufactures a biodegradable alternative to wood-based sheet materials using byproducts from food production. . I should note that I was on the selection committee for this year’s finalists.). "A New Iridium.

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Cooling Waste Waste Recycling 545

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2024

The other side of the equation involves purchasing organic/natural, biodegradable mattresses. For those in the hotel industry, understanding how to make smarter mattress purchase and recycling decisions can help positively impact green programs your organization may be undertaking.

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Biodegradable Recycling Recycling Organic 148

GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

Some bio-based materials such as bio-PET are derived from biological materials, but are not biodegradable. Meanwhile, other bio-based materials such as PLA, (polylactic acid), a natural polymer made from corn starch or sugar cane, is biodegradable, although not in the way a consumer might assume it to be. .

Packaging 545

Packaging Sustainability Recycling Recycling 545

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). As the recycling industry innovates to embrace its role as a key player in the UK’s journey towards a more sustainable society, new challenges continue to emerge.

Pollution 130

Pollution Organic Plastics Recycling 130

GreenBiz

JUNE 16, 2020

It also outlined its intention to work with other businesses and organizations to standardize emissions data collection, sharing, and communication. Unilever also has committed to step up its efforts to preserve water, with plans to make all its "product formulations" biodegradable in order to minimize their impact on aquatic ecosystems.

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Carbon-neutral Plastics Biodiversity Blockchain 411

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The latest culprit: Bacardi unveiled a bioplastic bottle that can biodegrade in compost systems, freshwater and oceans in 18 months. With limited global composting infrastructure, the likelihood that a theoretically biodegradable bottle will be composted in practice is low. Respectfully, I’m calling it B.S. . Featured Column.

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Plastics Biodegradable Recycling Recycling 164

TechCrunch: Climate

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But here at 4YFN in MWC we got chatting to Laura Freixas about her PhD research project that’s using a base of the fermented hipster tea to “upcycle” organic waste into filaments. Once processed these biodegradable threads can be knitted […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Upcycling Biodegradable Organic Waste 110

Green Business Bureau

JULY 16, 2021

In 2019 Watson Gloves introduced Green Monkey biodegradable gloves made with a Reclaim additive that accelerates biodegradation in modern landfill conditions and enables these gloves to effectively degrade into organic matter and renewable biogas. biodegradation in 233 days). in 390 days.

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Sustainability Biodegradable Recycling Recycling 174

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Biobased and biodegradable materials regulatory network Led by: Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association Grant awarded: 474,135 This project will advance regulation and create business growth opportunities for biobased and biodegradable materials.

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Innovation Biodegradable Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 130

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We might be at a turning point, however, because a handful of forward-looking corporations, conservation organizations and startups recently have accelerated efforts to store carbon in marine systems. Until recently, ocean sequestration, also known as blue carbon, attracted little attention outside academic and think-tank circles.

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Business Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 387

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

A new study led by Flinders University appears to reveal a novel way to degrade and potentially remove toxic organic chemicals including azo dyes from wastewater, using a chemical photocatalysis process powered by ultraviolet light. Nearly half of the dyes used in the textile and dye industry are azo dyes.

Pollution 147

Pollution Sustainability Biodegradable Organic 147

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2022

is aiding the world in the fight against single-use plastic waste by offering a variety of biodegradable organic bamboo products for personal use, homes and businesses. If that is not possible, choose biodegradable products that minimize the externalities to our environment. EcoLuxe Products Inc.

Plastics 148

Plastics Waste Waste Sustainability 148

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Rappaport: Talk a little bit about the organization that you founded, STEAM Connection , and how initiatives such as your flagship program, Every Kid Gets a Robot, are designed to fulfill your mission. I don't think you necessarily need to have an environmental activism program or initiative at your organization to make important change.

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Education Innovation Organic Technology 318

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We might be at a turning point, however, because a handful of forward-looking corporations, conservation organizations and startups recently have accelerated efforts to store carbon in marine systems. Until recently, ocean sequestration, also known as blue carbon, attracted little attention outside academic and think-tank circles.

Business Energy Monitoring 370

Business Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 370

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Practical alternatives to non-biodegradable plastics that are the scourge of the oceans are under development. Climate change scientists, soil experts and agri-manufacturers need to understand the role of micro-organisms and their interactions both in relation to each other and with the active ingredients of agri-chemicals.

Soil 288

Soil Climate change Agriculture Carbon 288

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. Land use and farm-stage processes (i.e.

Packaging 148

Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 148

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

This breaks apart the chemical bonds in the lignocellulosic material, improving biodegradability and allowing the organisms responsible for anaerobic digestion to act on a greater surface area of material (therefore allowing higher loading rates or shorter retention times).

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Patents Biodegradable Organic Carbon 130

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 30, 2022

These chemicals contain a bond between fluorine and carbon atoms that is the strongest single bond known, rendering PFAS non-biodegradable and resistant to conventional water treatment methods. Trifluoromethyl branches on the double bond could further enhance the biodegradability.

Biodegradable 147

Biodegradable Carbon Organic Health 147

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. Organic carbon in the water affects the efficiency of these processes.

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Carbon-negative Organic Biodegradable Carbon 130

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Buy organic. Organic food producers are prohibited from using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that threaten water supplies, wildlife and the farm workers that apply them. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials. Biodegradable vs Compostable Packaging. Land use and farm-stage processes (i.e.

Packaging 133

Packaging Sustainability Biodegradable Plastics 133

Business Green

OCTOBER 4, 2019

WAES Footwear launches trainers made from organic cotton and leather, and sustainably-sourced rubber.

Biodegradable 65

Biodegradable Plastics Organic Sustainability 65

Green Living Guy

OCTOBER 29, 2021

consists of discarded clothing, if you want to save the environment, you should look into wearing long-lasting materials that eventually biodegrade when their useful life is over. Since 40% of the makeup of most landfills in the U.S. If you also care about cruelty to animals, this limits your choices further.

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Biodegradable Fashion Organic Sustainability 122

Green Living Guy

JUNE 11, 2020

That’s from “all-natural” and “organic” to “eco-friendly” and “green.” The post How Biodegradable Is Your Green Mattress? ” In an industry, like the mattress industry is one that lacks established standards. As well as definitions of these terms.

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Biodegradable Organic Sustainability Energy 40

Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Tip#1: Choose organic sustainable fabrics. Synthetic fabrics such as polyester – which accounted for 52% of global fiber production in 2018 – take hundreds of years to biodegrade. To ensure all aspects of your brand is sustainable, switch to biodegradable packagings like paper, cellulose, hemp, and other plant materials.

Fashion 148

Fashion Sustainability Biodegradable Packaging 148

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2019

Styrofoam is detrimental to the environment, the material takes over five hundred years to biodegrade. Packaging leftovers in recyclable or biodegradable takeout containers leaves a lasting impression of social and environmental awareness on your customers. Cardboard Take Out Boxes, Good for the Environment & Good for Business.

Biodegradable 104

Biodegradable Packaging Microplastics Plastics 104

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Buying locally-made, organic and sustainable food options are usually healthier and can make your employees feel better and be more productive. 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.

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Policy Biodegradable Health Sustainability 167

Business Green

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Student inventor Lucy Hughes takes home prize for MarinaTex, a biodegradable translucent film made from organic fish waste and red algae.

Waste 70

Waste Waste Biodegradable Plastics 70

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

As a green certified business committed to sustainability, Greenerprinter uses only the lowest VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) inks and works to minimize the release of VOCs into the atmosphere. It’s best to research a local collection facility that accepts biodegradable and compostable items.

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Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2025

Known as molecularly functionalized biomass hydrogels, this innovative technology can convert discarded organic matter like food scraps, plant debris, and even seashells into highly efficient sorbentsmaterials that can absorb liquids. Could This Revolutionize Hydrogen Production?

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Biodegradable Hydrogen Sustainability Innovation 74

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Unilever's Clean Future program specifically will focus on funding biotechnology research, CO2 use and low-carbon chemistry, as well as biodegradable and water-efficient product formulations. is always the highest represented nation outside of the organizing nation," he observed. could emerge as a world leader.

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Fossil fuels Carbon Biotechnology Biodegradable 264

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2021

If you’re a committed green business looking for eco-friendly ways to package your product, then you’ll be delighted to know the market is growing with boxing and shipping options that are reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, and made from recycled material. Even better, all EcoEnclose boxes are 100% recyclable and biodegradable!

Packaging 148

Packaging Recycled materials Recycling Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Without a healthy microbial population, important biochemical reactions are disturbed, altering soil formation, the decomposition of organic matter, elemental cycles (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur) and the processing of pollutants. Soil fertility vitally depends on this symbiotic relationship.

Soil 148

Soil Biodiversity Recycling Recycling 148

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 12, 2021

Green Team leaders, Adam and Christopher, are diligent in their research of their suppliers to ensure that the materials they source are coming from like minded organizations that put an emphasis on environmental health, giving back and carbon emission reduction. But there are difficult problems to solve.

Sustainability 133

Sustainability Recycling Recycling Biodegradable 133

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As part of her master’s thesis, Luisa Kahlfeldt created Sumo, a natural, biodegradable diaper that is as gentle on the planet as it is on a baby’s skin. It is also biodegradable. The design is gaining notice from some notable organizations, namely the James Dyson Award, where Sumo was the winning entry from Switzerland in 2019.

Biodegradable 36

Biodegradable Sustainability Plastics Recycling 36

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

From studies involving organisms, we know that microplastics can cause inflammation, which is a common step in many diseases. Our research is showing that aquatic organisms commonly have microplastics in their intestines and they are not growing as expected, becoming thinner. Plastic item disintegrating on a beach.

Microplastics 130

Microplastics Pollution Plastics Biodegradable 130

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 2, 2019

There are some great plastic straw alternatives that we’ve organized, described and found suppliers for. Bamboo is biodegradable, naturally antibacterial, and one of the most sustainable resources on earth. They are biodegradable and I personally couldn’t tell the difference from this and the original plastic straw.

Plastics 98

Plastics Biodegradable Organic Sustainability 98

Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

These synthetic fibers are designed to resist liquids and do not biodegrade in the environment once discarded. Meanwhile, reusable masks may have a longer life as a useful product, but that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily biodegrade in the environment when their time comes. Most of the masks in the U.S.

Waste 89

Waste Waste Biodegradable Plastics 89