Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The world is producing twice as much plastic waste as two decades ago, with the bulk of it ending up in landfill, incinerated or leaking into the environment, and only 9% successfully recycled, according to a new OECD report. Landfill and incineration taxes that incentivise recycling only exist in a minority of countries.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails. 7 tips for companies developing reusable packaging. Safety and performance in recycled plastics. Download it here. Heather Clancy. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 02:00. Week in Review. Stories discussed this week (4:08). Action plus ambition.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Sona Dadhania, Senior Technology Analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx looks at where PFAS has been used in food packaging, recent legislation mandating its removal, and alternative materials being explored. Such coatings could be found in: Take out boxes (i.e.,

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Domestic recycling of aluminium packaging has remained static over the 2015-2022 period, while waste exports grew rapidly. Product manufacturers’ use of packaging materials has decreased since 2019, says a new report from environmental compliance scheme Valpak.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 29, 2021

You can download the entire report here. And as a growing number of companies commit to recycled plastics targets and circular plastics aspirations, the opportunity and necessity of partnering with these communities is becoming increasingly clear. The circular economy shows its human side. Lauren Phipps. Mon, 03/29/2021 - 01:30.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

With more companies taking the leap into sustainability these days, recycling in the office has become one of the top green initiatives for corporate sustainability programs. The Benefits of Recycling in the Office. The fact is: All companies, even those with remote workforces, generate some form of waste. Enhances Company Reputation.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

A new report calls for urgent industry action to define the appropriate quality specifications for mechanical recyclates. Currently, the plastics industry is not yet able to reach its recycling targets due to insufficient volumes of recycled plastic that meet the required quality for key packaging applications.

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GreenBiz

MAY 22, 2020

Here are some highlights from this week's precursor, which featured an interview on the viability of reusable packaging, and two panel sessions — one on the future of recycled plastics in an age of cheap oil and one on the role of repair in circular economy strategies. Download it here. Register here for the session at 1 p.m.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Supermarket launches major new pilot scheme, offering 88 different products as part of the Loop packaging re-use scheme with more to follow later this year. Tesco has partnered with the Loop packaging re-use service to introduce reusable packaging across 10 of its east of England stores, the supermarket giant announced this morning.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2021

Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable material, with over 75% of all the aluminium ever produced still in use today. Used aluminium drink cans can be recycled and back on supermarket shelves as new drink cans in as little as 60 days. Recycling aluminium takes 95% less energy than producing it from its raw materials.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 14, 2020

When you recycle disposable razors, blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging, TerraCycle will help build a playground from recycled materials for a military medical center. Find additional items that can be recycled at TerraCycle. The challenge deadline is August 31.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Packaging innovation could pave the way to making reuse the everyday choice of consumers in UK supermarkets, according to a report released on 16 June. However, almost half of respondents are prepared to pay a deposit for a product that they buy in returnable packaging. Consumers are unwilling to compromise on price.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Industry-led group Space Scotland has provided guidance in the document’s development, in particular around a set of eleven work packages that the document prescribes for the sector. Space Sustainability – A Roadmap for Scotland can be downloaded for free via the Space Scotland website.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 19, 2022

Both of these logos and statements are on the bottom panel of the box, where no one can see it unless they’ve already bought the crackers—or perhaps if the prospect accidentally knocks the package off the supermarket shelf, happens to land the bottom facing up, and somehow notices the small logos while picking up the box.

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EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This can be achieved through long-lasting design, maintenance, repair, reuse, remanufacturing, refurbishing and recycling. Download EDF's Circularity Report “Circular Economy Crucial for Paris Climate Goals,” United Nations Climate Change, 2019 How did we get here?

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

It includes your building, operations, vehicles, supplies, products, procurement, recycling, reuse, waste, policies and procedures. Waste and Recycling – What waste do we produce and where does it come from? Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. install recycling bins in the break room)?

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 27, 2022

IKEA, for example, has invested EUR 200 million into shifting its supply chain into renewable energy and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through reforestation and improved forest management practices, as well as taking steps to phase out virgin materials and reduce single-use practice packaging.

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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. Download Now. For the Entrepreneurs. For the Sweet Tooths.

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Business Green

MARCH 20, 2020

grant fund to support projects that provide innovative ways for textile waste to be recycled or re-used, keeping it out of landfill or incineration so that it remains a valuable resource. Existing markets for recycled textiles are small scale and traditional, with little innovation or growth potential," WRAP said. "To

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

These are: food systems, the built environment, fashion and textile, electronics, and packaging. Download the presentation on the report. Download the full report. The African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) has launched a report identifying five sectors that it says have the greatest potential to drive the circular economy.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This could include highlighting opportunities for career development or offering competitive compensation packages. Calculate the company’s waste generation and possible waste recycling. Design an at-work recycling or composting program. packaging) with costs to be added to the procurement policy. Download Now.

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EDF + Business

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Download Report Introduction Today’s global economy consumes 100 billion tons of materials, of which only 7.2 This can be achieved through long-lasting design, maintenance, repair, reuse, remanufacturing, refurbishing and recycling. billion tons come from secondary materials.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Brands should make it happen Suzanne Shelton Tue, 09/22/2020 – 01:00 I hope you’ve downloaded our latest free report, “Engaging Middle America in Recycling Solutions.” That led us to ask the following questions: How often do you look for an item’s recycling label before discarding it?

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AGreenLiving

MAY 8, 2020

I can bring you modern solutions at affordable prices, just collect paper and cardboard packaging , download patterns and manuals, and produce it with your kids.” Kibardin shares creative recycled paper furniture designs. I focus on construction and delivering key looks, without the styling and theatrics of a show.

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Low Impact

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Plastic packaging is, of course, not the end of the story; most of us also have a huge array of plastic items in our homes. Stream or download films/music rather than buying CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, etc, in plastic cases. If buying them, choose organic seeds in paper rather than plastic packaging. Find Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

In the United States, there are only 185 full-time commercial composting sites, a figure dwarfed by the number of landfill sites and recycling plants. The standards are globally recognized, and although they were originally developed for plastics, they can be used to test food packaging , paper products , textiles, and more.

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Climate Tech VC

JANUARY 7, 2025

Download now Highlights 💰 2024 investment: Venture and growth investment in 2024 totaled $30bn, down 14% from 2023, much less than the previous 24% drop, showing the sector settling into a new normal. ⚡ Energy - The electrons and fuel that power us Sectors: new generation technologies (e.g.,

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EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

How Companies are Growing Profits and Making Climate Progress Case Studies Download Report Introduction The transition to net zero is the greatest economic threat and multi-trillion dollar opportunity of this generation. Ovako’s business model is based on circularity and recycling, remelting scraps to make steel.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails Heather Clancy Fri, 09/04/2020 – 02:00 Week in Review Stories discussed this week (4:08). Safety and performance in recycled plastics. Download it here. Action plus ambition. Register for the discussion at 1 p.m. UL and HP Inc.

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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. Sustainable makeup brands are on the rise. See why green business is good business.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

This, coupled with combined monthly finance packages inclusive of both vehicle and home charging, will be vital for building consumer confidence in the affordability of EVs. The full report can be read/downloaded here. Notes [i] 42.7 million UK drivers, 96% of drivers drive non-EVs [Source: survey] = 40.99 million drivers; 25% of 40.99

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Climate Tech VC

JANUARY 5, 2024

  Download this report with additional charts and commentary here. Download the public report The full report, 2024 predictions, underlying data, and charts are available for Sightline Climate clients here. Redwood Materials raised $1bn to build its US battery materials and recycling facility.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 16, 2020

Some gloves can normally be recycled, but during the pandemic, it is best to throw gloves away to keep everyone safe. Masks Another prevalent countermeasure against COVID-19’s spread is wearing masks, for which the World Health Organization (WHO) offers downloadable tutorials. They cannot safely be reused or recycled.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 6, 2022

Using only recycled raw materials since 1950.”. They might recycle and buy organic, but haven’t scrutinized their own lifestyles much. With our fully compostable packaging, you’re adding soil nutrients, not paying to clog your landfill.”. Now, turn them into specific claims: Environment. Our facility is 83% green-powered.”

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Earth Gratitude

MAY 4, 2016

The ebook features contributions from @RainbowLightNS (developers of Ecoguard(r) 100% recycled plastic packaging), H.R.H. Learn about others who are transforming their lives and communities in the new, free, Earth Day Gratitude mini ebook (@EarthDayThanks). in your own time zone, at least once a month and on Earth Day each April 22nd.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Download Now. SDG 12 – responsible consumption and production : Install recycling bins throughout offices. SDG 3 – good health and well-being : Provide a health benefits package to employees that exceed the national cross-industry benchmark. Download Now. What are ESG goals? Social ESG goals.

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Sustainability Consulting

MAY 20, 2020

Coffee cups lids, beverage bottles, utensils, food packaging, and plastic bags all contribute to the total amount of plastic used. recycles only about 9.5% Employees working from home are more at risk of downloading malicious software and being hacked than at the workplace. The EPA estimates that 75.5% to overall landfill waste.

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