Remove Biodiversity Remove Plastics Remove Upcycling
article thumbnail

Plastic to Power: Transforming Trash into World-Changing Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel News

The Scale of the US Plastic Waste Problem The United States is projected to generate 220 million tons of plastic waste in 2024, a 7.11% increase from 2021. Over a third of this waste is expected to be mishandled, contributing significantly to global plastic pollution. With only 19.8% With only 19.8%

Plastics 109
article thumbnail

10 Ways to Engage Employees for World Cleanup Day

Green Business Bureau

Identifying areas of improvement as well as potential new revenue streams through waste recycling/upcycling opportunities. Launch an upcycle station for storing old or excess office supplies and equipment that someone else could use. Reduce Single-Use Plastics. Incorporate Native Landscaping.

Waste 147
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Waste Management Checklist: 26 Tips For Minimizing Waste

Green Business Bureau

Can you find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials? Such waste items include dunnage , shoring, pallets, lining, transit and packing materials, plywood, paper, cardboard, wire, plastic wrapping, and steel strapping. Tip #7 – Use refillable containers for drinking and condiments : Eliminate plastic water bottles.

Waste 148
article thumbnail

Green Your Workplace With These Eco-Friendly Office Products and Supplies

Green Business Bureau

The Forest Stewardship Council offers certified printing paper with varying weights and sizes, while HP offers an ink cartridge and plastics recycling program. Through their Planet Partners program, roughly 1 million plastic bottles are collected each day and then incorporated into new products. First, let’s talk vegetation.

article thumbnail

England needs to urgently accelerate the resource efficiency agenda to reach net zero

Business Green

The transition to a circular model will be essential to halt the twin trends of biodiversity loss and climate change. The Aldersgate Group's recent report 'Closing the Loop' sets out how critical circular economy measures will be critical to delivering the UK's net zero and biodiversity goals, levelling up agenda, and economic recovery.

Policy 83
article thumbnail

Eco Friendly Retail Packaging Complete Guide (Sustainable Packaging Innovations)

Green Business Bureau

For instance, according to studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH) , certain plastics found in consumer packaging can lead to cancers, diabetes, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, and other various ill-health effects caused by inhalation or direct contact. ” – Biodiversity and Health , WHO.

article thumbnail

Renewable energy to power 2024 Olympic aquatic center

AGreenLiving

The idea is to provide healthy living incentives for the local people, as well as promote sustainability and biodiversity with abundant vegetation surrounding the structure. The proposal includes plans to create room for over 100 trees onsite to improve air quality, stimulate biodiversity and create new ecological connections.

Energy 28