GreenBiz

MAY 18, 2020

It will work with personal computer manufactures to create "the most sustainable and energy-efficient PC in the world — one that eliminates carbon, water and waste in its design and use." . Achieve carbon-neutral computing to address climate change. According to the its latest report , Intel has delivered on the vast majority of them.

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Unsustainable

MARCH 21, 2021

The post Malawi: Traditional Basketry Offering an Ethical and Cheap Alternative to Plastics appeared first on unsustainable. In Malawi, where a recent ban on single-use plastics has forced people to think outside the box, there is a growing resurgence of an almost-forgotten technique.

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Green Living Guy

APRIL 8, 2022

One of the most important aspects of environmentalism and ensuring a safe and healthy planet for future generations is the proper removal, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

A new adhesive derived from materials including food waste should enable 90 percent of engineered wood products, such as furniture and construction boards, to become fully recyclable and help to develop a circular economy in this sector, says the firm marketing it. The new adhesive is claimed to be sustainable and non-toxic.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Online ethical grocer Fresh-range announces it is to expand its operations to cover England, Wales, and most of Scotland. There has been widespread coverage of the outsize environmental impact of eating lamb and beef in recent years, but now a new range of products is aiming to try and make red meat ethical again.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 7, 2022

Each travel, duffle, shopping and computer bag that hits the stores adds to the ongoing use of synthetic fibers, environmental pollution and waste. Terra Thread has taken that idea to heart with a line of bags that are sustainably and ethically produced. The reality is that it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

What’s more surprising is the growing number of examples in The post The Brief: Opportunity Zones’ homegrown impact, underrepresented Nordics, ethical jewelry, waste to fuel, stock market climate mandates appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

RAMR is the brainchild of a steering group comprising two leading UK trade associations, the Textile Recycling Association (TRA) and the National Bed Federation (NBF), a number of mattress recyclers, manufacturers, retailers, waste management firms and local authority representatives. According to our research1, over 1.5

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GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2021

This system should extend the life cycle of assets by collecting waste for reuse and connecting participants across the network to those reused materials. However, ecosystems are already showing promise in this domain: Plastic Bank ’s goal is to create value from waste is one example.

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GreenBiz

JULY 23, 2021

Yet as a consumer, I’ve found it too daunting to evaluate whether the seafood at my restaurants or supermarkets are truly sustainable and ethical. . They come in handy cans to avoid food waste — a particular problem with quickly spoiling seafood — and are easily recycled. It also adds flexibility and nutritious benefits. .

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The way the world produces and consumes food causes huge environmental impacts, and yet 3 billion people worldwide are unable to afford a healthy diet, and up to a third of the food we produce is wasted. I am witnessing the increase in education ignite behavior changes in some communities: less meat; less waste; more conscious decisions. .

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2021

Countless cases of its damage to natural resources, pollutive waste and emissions, and unethical labor practices have fallen under the public eye over the years. They also cut financial corners by ignoring ethical working conditions standards. Some clothing articles in this system may never be considered waste. The massive 2.5

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Business Green

MARCH 9, 2023

That is the conclusion of new research from supermarket Waitrose, which surveyed 2,000 households and found 21 per cent with access to food waste recycling still throw leftover food into the regular waste bin. A fifth of the same group said they remained sceptical about the impact food waste actually has on the environment.

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The Guardian: Energy

APRIL 17, 2024

But disposing of the waste often falls to informal traders who risk injury when dismantling broken panels Under the scorching sun, a sea of solar panels gleams in the semi-arid landscape. As vast solar plants multiply, so does the scrap, set to reach 19m tonnes by 2050.

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Unsustainable

JANUARY 31, 2022

We are living in a toxic world, and there are many things that we, and those in power, should be doing.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 10, 2022

CEO DeeDee Baze created Alphemita Financial Services , a comprehensive financial service provider that’s dedicated to supporting women while also operating in alignment with DeeDee’s strong values and ethics. Building a business using strong ethics and values. DeeDee has ensured that workspaces take full advantage of natural light.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Taking accountability for each phase of the life cycle including resource extraction, production, distribution, use, waste disposal and reuse. Responsible management of chemicals and waste. Substantially reduce waste generation. Eliminate waste from procurement to all stages of the supply chain.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 5, 2020

For example, blockchain platform Provenance helps trace and certify supply chains to enable ethical procurement decisions. Startups such as Optoro and ShareCloth use artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies to digitize processes to lower excess inventory and reduce textile waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In a nod to the septic-tank-emptying problems being encountered by many in Cornwall and Devon, waste management company CSG is announcing its investment in a new tanker to help with the issue. More than 100 of CSG’s fleet are specialist waste road tankers, reflecting the company’s long historical links with the liquid waste sector.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The UN puts the value of wasted rare and precious metals contained on PCBs at $62.5 Furthermore, all concerned must pursue ethical and sustainable product end of life recycling practices. With this, a key success factor in effectively closing the loop is a more sustainable and ethical method of extraction and recovery of PCB materials.

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GreenBiz

JULY 30, 2020

The flip side to this rosy view is that there are plenty of ethical concerns to consider. What’s more, the climate impact of AI — both in terms of power consumption and all the electronic waste that gadgets create — is a legitimate, growing concern.

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Unsustainable

APRIL 23, 2022

Here are some eco-friendly things you can do to reduce e-waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and reduce the number of electronic devices being made.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Dr Malone said unlike the biofuels we know today, which are dependent on agricultural land to produce corn and sugar beets, bio-production in seawater would avoid ethical concerns of ‘fuel vs food’. What is unique about this platform developed by The University of Manchester group is that the bacteria grow in seawater.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Hotel operations, when managed unsustainably, can lead to environmental disruption in various forms including: Generation of enormous waste in landfills, contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases. Reduce Waste and Recycle. According to Reconomy, food waste accounts for more than 50% of waste in the hospitality industry.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Year-on-year, despite increases in material being recycled in the UK, quantities of plastic waste exported for recycling from England have increased by more than 10% to just over 600,000 tonnes. Malaysia and Vietnam, two non-OECD countries that had received decreasing volumes of UK waste in recent years, took around 8% each.

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Green Living Guy

JUNE 3, 2022

Made with a blend of vegan leather and recycled materials, Urban Originals is paving the way to better and ethical fashion across the world. Take a stand against Animal Cruelty in the fashion industry with handbags from Urban Originals. They have rejected any kind of animal leathers and fabrics from the very beginning, showing that […].

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 21, 2021

This is exacerbated in the fast fashion industry where there are shorter product life cycles, increased waste, and less consideration for the environment. These garments are created without consideration for the environment, waste, and human labor. The average U.S. consumer now purchases one item of clothing every 5.5 Pre-Production.

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Unsustainable

JULY 19, 2022

The story of an everyday t-shirt doesn't have to be a bleak one, we can change this story, we can make it the story of a sustainable t-shirt.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sustainability as a financial incentive, not burden In the past, measures to safeguard the planet may have been seen as just a moral or ethical obligation but the business mindset is evolving and today, UK businesses are increasingly seeing the long-term financial benefits.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As seen with other businesses going green, healthcare facilities implementing sustainable and ethical practices reap many benefits including: Lower utility bills and other operational costs. Reduce waste generation and reinvent waste management. Separating different waste types – general, infectious, sharps, etc.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Not only does this mean there is value going to waste, but it also creates a sustainability issue. Some people simply throw their old phones out and they drift through the typical waste stream – 1.4 million tonnes of electronic waste is sent to landfill every year in the UK, where it releases toxins into the air, water, and soil.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

To pave the way for future generations to live in harmony with the environment, it is critical that we incorporate sustainable building and distribution practices such as reducing waste, lowering emissions and sourcing from local eco-friendly providers. Reduce Waste and Use Recycled Materials. Properly Dispose of Construction Waste.

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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. Where possible, make the switch to recyclable products and materials to reduce waste generated in your business and support a circular economy.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Global urbanisation is probably only going to bring humans into closer contact with rats , and killing rats the way it is done today isn’t ethical. A good place to start would be reducing food waste and stop leaving leftovers out unsecured. So more knowledge of wild rats’ social behaviour is needed.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 26, 2022

Sustainable food management is a systematic approach that concentrates on reducing wasted food, supporting local communities and employees, and mitigating the environmental impact of operations over the complete life cycle of food items. Our food supply chain wastes food and resources. In the U.S., Check out this guide by the U.S.

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Green Technology

MARCH 27, 2025

For instance, KOMPAN’s HDPE panels, Hercules Rope yarn, and TexMade posts are made from up to 95% post-consumer recycled waste. This approach minimizes environmental impact by repurposing ocean waste, used textiles, and plastic bags. These posts offer a 74% reduction in carbon emissions compared to steel posts.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 11, 2022

In fact, there are many common practices in the industry that lead to vast amounts of unnecessary pollution and waste. Waste-Producing Office Operations. The manufacturing of hardware that cloud computing companies use generates a vast amount of waste. Simply having a physical location leads to a lot of unnecessary waste.

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