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. The post EcoLuxe Products: Sustainable Bamboo Products to Help Reduce Plastic Waste and Encourage Sustainable Living appeared first on Green Business Bureau.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The firm’s winning idea is a gelatine-based alternative to conventional leather, which is made from low-value gelatine waste from the meat and leather industries, such as skin and bones. ” The material comes on rolls to allow rapid cutting, and to minimise waste. .”

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U.S. Green Technology

MARCH 5, 2021

Back in 2017, there are around 350,000 Instagram posts tagged as “zero-waste.” ” Add to that the zero-waste blogs and websites that are sprouting left and right. Consumers these days also have an increasing option of zero-waste products, from beauty and hygiene to household items.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2021

This article originally appeared on the author's personal blog, and was written in that capacity. But we’ve wasted all the time we can, and we cannot delay any longer. In stopping climate change, time is as important as tech. Jonathan Foley. Mon, 03/01/2021 - 01:30. Italics are the author's. That means no more waiting.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

In Beck’s mind, too , forwarding-thinking companies should look at natural resources not just as consumables but as recyclable goods, and then design systems and products in a way that eliminates waste. Nearly a century ago, Ecolab sold dishwasher soap with a dispenser described as its first effort to reduce waste.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2020

These continuous changes result in increases in waste, emissions, resource depletion and high energy consumption. The problem we face today, is really the problems associated with population growth, consumption, waste and disposal. Does zero waste really mean zero waste? What does it mean to us?

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

Biodigesters are an effective way to reduce the carbon footprint of a business, easily manage food waste, and save money. Biodigesters are a closed system; therefore, it gives off no odor from food waste; this will eliminate flies and rodents from the facility, increasing hygiene. What is a biodigester?

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 15, 2021

Hazardous Waste Recycling: The proper disposal of batteries, paint and chemicals, lightbulbs, and electronics. Recycling is one of the top and most cost-effective ways to reduce waste in the workplace. Key Hazardous Waste Disposal Considerations. What are the local hazardous waste designations and regulations in your area?

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2022

However, as with many great inventions, batteries have also led to the accumulation of e-waste, or electronic waste. Batteries are all too often thrown into landfills due to the public’s lack of awareness on proper disposal or lack of access to electronic waste collection services. No Brainer Day – February 27th.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The twenty-fifth annual America Recycles Day is being held on Monday, November 15th, in an effort to recognize the importance and impact of recycling and encourage communities and businesses to be more conscious about their waste management. Instead of adding to the world’s waste problem, do the opposite! billion in wages.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Biomedical waste is a term used to describe waste that is generated from healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. This type of waste can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not managed properly. Additionally, it can pose health risks to humans and animals.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The fact is: All companies, even those with remote workforces, generate some form of waste. This article focuses on regular office waste and discusses the benefits of recycling in the office, steps for implementing an effective recycling program, and how to encourage green employee behavior. Southern Waste Information eXchange Inc.

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The Guardian: Energy

JUNE 20, 2024

Hugh Durrant-Whyte says 2045 is a realistic timeframe, adding it was likely to be ‘more expensive than anything else you could possibly think of’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Australia would need “many decades” to develop the regulations and skills (..)

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GreenBiz

MAY 8, 2020

What a waste of time and money. . About half of all buildings were built before 1980 , and many are old, dumb and wasteful. For more specific ideas, check out Schantz’s blog or GreenBiz’s coverage. The worst-performing buildings are only achieving a 3 percent reduction, according to the analysis. You’d think. .

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Green Living Guy

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This blog post will go over some practical ways to reduce the amount of money you spend on utilities each month. You may think that your energy bill is out of your control. This might be true, but it doesn’t mean you can’t make a difference. All these tricks are both environmentally friendly and very […].

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2020

The following is a link to a blog written by a GBB Platinum Member (Great Green Content) about how to get started promoting a culture of sustainability within your company. Minimize Waste. Furthermore, some companies are developing innovative ways to turn their waste and extra materials into new revenue streams.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Reduce waste by gifting only perishables – cookies, soap, candles, etc. If your office is holding a New Year’s Eve party, this could generate a lot of waste – single-use champagne glasses, paper napkins and plates, leftover hor d’oeuvres. You can find other environmental awareness days to celebrate on our blog!

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

Reduce waste – Did you know that 30% of municipal solid waste is made up of packaging waste ? Restaurants play a big role in this as you not only contribute to waste from items higher up in your supply chain, but also most of your take-out boxes, bags, and containers. About the Author.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Most importantly, sustainable healthcare systems improve public health by contributing to healthier, more resilient communities and combating poor institutional practices that yield pollution, waste, and resource exhaustion. Reduce waste generation and reinvent waste management. Green purchasing to reduce waste.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

May be shared via blog, social media or formal press release. Public Relations Plan – Includes a public description of the program and sustainability commitment of the company shared via blog, social media or formal press release. Waste team – What waste do we produce and where does it come from?

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 22, 2020

This activity can be beneficial to both staff and management of an organization as it enables business leaders to engage with employees, listen to challenges they face, observe and understand the process, identify sources of waste or opportunities for improvement in their daily operations and improve collaboration.

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Unsustainable

JANUARY 27, 2020

Waste Management: Why we should not only focus on zero waste, but also on how to handle the waste we do produce. By Susanne van Gendt While going zero waste is becoming more and more popular, the trash-avoiding movement leaves behind a majority of the population that is less preoccupied with their waste.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 9, 2020

As discussed later in this article, one can determine the right approach to this aspect via information or training from the local waste management organization. Take a look at this list of 10 methods to reduce waste before it’s created. Contact A Local Waste Management Firm. Governance.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

“ The typical conference attendee produces more than four pounds of waste and nearly 400 pounds of CO 2 emissions a day. Tip #1: Implement an effective waste management system. pounds of waste per day, of which 85% is said to end up in landfills. – Meet Green , The Environmental Impact of the Events Industry.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 22, 2021

Given the vast amount of waste that is typically generated from in-person events, FNTECH has sought various solutions for reutilizing these often thrown away items. By nature, virtual events are a greener form of assembly compared to in-person events given the elimination of onsite waste and print materials (agendas, pamphlets, etc.)

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 10, 2022

Alphemita has even begun composting kitchen waste in one of the staff’s home gardens. Alphemita uses social media, blogs, and newsletters to highlight actionable and simple solutions for their clients and readers, helping them move forward with eco-friendly practices. This saves electricity and reduces Alphemita’s carbon footprint.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Batteries and E-waste (Due to their toxic and heavy metal components, single-use and rechargeable batteries and electronics need to be sent to a special facility for proper disposal.). Recycling pickup services vary in price depending on your location, frequency of pickup, amount of waste, etc. Make room in your budget for recycling.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2021

Martinrea’s goal for environmental sustainability is to ensure the responsible use of natural resources and the prevention and reduction of negative environmental impacts like emissions, energy and water over-consumption, and waste generation. energy efficiency, reduction of water consumption and waste generation). SPECTRAFORCE.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2022

Offer an office composting for food waste (12 points). Write and post sustainability blogs and articles on your website. Share GBB articles, blogs, tips and guide available on the GBB website to employees, stakeholders, and customers. Offer an office composting program (12 points). These are provided monthly by GBB to members.

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Charged

JANUARY 24, 2025

What passengers dont typically see include the vehicles transporting luggage to storage operations in warehouses, those used by cleaning services, refrigerated vans for transporting food and meal trays, and vehicles that handle recycling and waste management.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

In addition to past initiatives of recycling office supplies and granting remote work opportunities to staff, School Specialty has taken on several more ambitious projects such as launching Green Business Bureau’s Zero Waste Initiative at all four of their locations across the U.S.

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Sustainability Consulting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By taking a critical look at her own values and lifestyle (and by picking apart the contents of her garbage pail), Singer learned that living waste-free has improved her life and her community. In this TedTalk, the author of Zero Waste Blog and founder of organic cleaning product company, The Simply Co.,

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Terra Infirma

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As I blogged last week, 20 years ago I set up the Tees Valley Industrial Symbiosis Project to find practical uses of waste(d) material, forming synergies between industries just up the coast.

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The Guardian: Energy

MAY 19, 2024

Comms Declare asks ACCC to investigate show sponsor Australian Gas Network for alleged greenwashing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast A climate communications group has asked the Australian consumer watchdog to investigate claims made about “renewable gas” (..)

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Green company kitchens, lunchrooms and cafeterias should include sustainable food choices, eco-friendly food packaging and serving containers, proper waste management, employee training on sustainability and green purchasing policies. This eliminates both the waste and costs from purchasing single-use water bottles.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Reduce Plastic Waste and Provide Recycling. Combat plastic waste by investing in filtered water fountains instead of selling single-use water bottles. Especially if you are selling products like energy drinks and protein powder containers, providing recycling can further reduce plastic waste. gallons of water per minute.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 1, 2023

Creative ways to recycle your food waste Written by Anca Enache According to Feeding America, 119 billion pounds of food are wasted in the United States each year. Almost 40% of this is food waste in our homes. I have never liked to waste food. Don't scrap composting! How amazing is this?! We ARE actually in control!

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