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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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 this technology develops further, EMR can play a bigger role in ensuring even more of the plastic waste that the UK produces can be recycled.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

An Indigenous educator, inventor, author and environmental activist, Boyer has, at age 20, already accomplished more than most adults to increase diversity, accessibility and affordability in the STEAM education space — science, technology, engineering, art and math. . The following conversation has been edited for clarity and length.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As technology develops and our cities grow due to overpopulation in comparison with the scarcity of natural resources, awareness of climate change and the importance of moving societies towards sustainability it’s been a common topic since decades ago.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Sophisticated technology applied to a wide range of scientific data is beginning to play a vital part in helping us understand these processes. Multi-layered hypergraphs are based on graph database technology that provides insight into multi-dimensional interrelationships between data, especially in complex scientific projects.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

The project, coordinated by the AZTI technology centre for four years, presented its results this April. BIOGEARS is a European project that was conceived to find more eco-efficient alternatives in the production of these ropes.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

However, the firm now intends to explore, invest and ramp up carbon capture and use technologies that will eliminate the need for fresh carbon feedstocks and instead allow it to tap recycled carbon already on or above ground, for example, through captured carbon dioxide or carbon captured from waste materials. "The

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Greentown Labs

MAY 7, 2024

Over the past six months, the Greentown Go Make 2023 startup cohort has worked closely with Shell to accelerate partnerships to deploy and commercialize technologies for carbon utilization, storage, and traceability. “The Go Make 2023 program was incredibly transformational for our company,” says Caravel Bio’s CEO Emily Weinberg. “We

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

An international research collaboration is setting out to find new ways of monitoring crop growth with biodegradable sensors which can be composted at the end of their lifespan. The team aim to make the patch completely biodegradable, and capable of nourishing the soil once it reaches the end of its period of usefulness.

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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). www.hrs-heatexchangers.com.

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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.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Activated sludge basins at the Ryaverket treatment plant in Gothenburg (image credit: Chalmers University of Technology | Gryaab | Emelie Asplund). New research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, attempts to reveal the impact of viral infection on a wastewater treatment plant, and the surrounding environment.

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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.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The winning entry from Gelatex Technologies is described as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional leather. ” Gelatex Technologies from Estonia has won the Green Alley Award 2019 – an annual prize recognising startups in the circular economy, which has been running since 2014.

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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.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JUNE 11, 2024

AD’s sound environmental case Treating organics through AD avoids the fugitive emissions that would otherwise arise the decomposition: an AD plant effectively captures the methane and ammonia emissions that would otherwise arise before they can escape to the atmosphere.

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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!

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

From biodegradable cork mats to treadmills that convert human power into electricity, here are some options for eco-friendly gym equipment on the market today. Their ECO-POWR technology is built into a variety of machines – treadmills , cross trainers , ellipticals , among others. Cardio Machines.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

A recent study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that we are using some 129-billion disposable masks and 65-billion disposable gloves every month around the world as we try to stay safe in the midst of the worst pandemic to hit the human race in a century. Most of the masks in the U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2022

Tip #2: Seek goods and materials that are biodegradable and compostable : Products that are made from 100% biodegradable and compostable materials contribute less waste to landfills. 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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GreenTech Gazette

MARCH 1, 2023

There are several new and emerging technologies for recycling that are being developed and implemented around the world. Here are a few examples: Chemical recycling: Chemical recycling is a new technology that breaks down plastic waste into its basic building blocks, which can then be used to make new plastic products.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 16, 2020

LA-based startup Mi Terro is using biotechnology to turn a portion of that food waste into sustainable fibers for biodegradable T-shirts. Using technology that re-engineers milk proteins, the company has invented a completely unique process that finds an innovative use for food waste and uses 60% less water than an organic cotton shirt.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

One organization, called Banana Leaf Technology, is helping to address the stark reality by proposing banana leaves as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic. The technology fortifies the banana leaves’ cell walls and prevents pathogenic agents from degrading the processed biomaterial’s cells.

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 22, 2021

Haystack Ag ’s soil organic carbon measurement system employs elements of spectroscopy, dry combustion, remote sensing, and automation to help drive affordable, regenerative farming practices. Advent Technologies makes high temperature proton exchange membrane (HT PEM) fuel cells that convert hydrogen and other renewable fuels to electricity.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

With this in mind, manufacturing organizations need to realize the environmental impact of their operations, to create sustainable manufacturing processes. We’ll also talk about how you can properly plan and organize green initiatives for maximum success. In 2020, two-thirds of U.S. What is sustainable manufacturing?

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

Without thoughtful management, organic waste can emit methane gas as they decompose. Composting: Food and agricultural businesses who can’t afford biodigesters can effectively manage their organic waste and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills through composting. The use of these irrigation methods could avoid about 1.13

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AFN Sustainable Protein

OCTOBER 19, 2022

While there are calls for some developing nations to seek compensation from the world’s biggest emitters at COP27 in a few weeks, developing nations must also look to technology to mitigate the impacts of climate change – or adapt. These were BIV’s first African startups.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2022

Latex gloves for instance will take up to 5 years to biodegrade. To achieve true bakery sustainability, these single-use disposables should be eliminated where possible, and for those which cannot be eliminated, greener alternatives, such as recyclable or biodegradable ones should be used. These items accumulate in our environment.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

These products may also contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making breathing in these chemicals a potential health risk. Choose certified non-toxic and biodegradable fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers. Espoma Organic Weed Preventer. Eco Garden Pro Organic Vinegar Weed Killer. Natural Elements Weed Killer.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

A holistic and well organized sustainability plan will include several key components: Part 1: Sustainability Drivers – This section summarizes the aspects of your business that use scarce natural resources, contribute to climate change, cause environmental harm or produce useless waste. Can we conserve water with smart technology (e.g.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 24, 2022

By demanding less office space, telecommuting can positively contribute to global energy conservation efforts and reduce the volumes of non-biodegradable office waste. Creating an eco friendly office tip #1: Leverage green technology and digital tools. We live in an era marked by advanced technology and accessible digital tools.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

10) Use what you already own – think candle jars for planters, mason jars for organizing office supplies or kids’ art supplies, or repurposed glass jars for bulk goods. 13) Steel and stainless-steel home interiors designed and manufactured with present-day technology fit the bill perfectly on sustainability and style.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 13, 2022

And unlike organic pollutants, most of which can be eventually broken down, heavy metals don’t biodegrade, but persist indefinitely and bioaccumulate. Lead and other heavy metals in water are a significant global problem that continues to grow because of electronic waste and discharges from mining operations. In the U.S.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Are you making the switch to alternative greener solutions and technologies ? Glass is non-biodegradable, and there are no biodegradable alternative materials on the market. As with glass, steel is non-biodegradable and there aren’t biodegradable options on the market. Material recycling and recovery.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

Organizations that hold or manage large events such as conferences, business meetings, concerts, fairs, weddings, or any large get-together need to consider the impact these events have on the planet. If you’re an event planner, you should organize your events so that they impact the community, the environment, and the economy positively.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

There are both private and public service careers that help organizations and businesses create more environmentally friendly products or operate more sustainably. Sustainability directors and managers often lead a small organization of full-time employees or team of part-time representatives from various organizations within a company.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 18, 2021

Related: BobaWare eliminates single-use plastic from the boba experience The first is through only using certified organic, non-GMO and 100% vegan ingredients. The company acknowledges that single-serve shots mean loads of individual containers, so it invested in BtrBtl technology. The company achieves this goal in several ways.

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