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Sustainable Fashion: Identifying Fast Fashion Flaws and Extending the Life Cycle of Clothing

Green Business Bureau

Once disposed, these garments degrade, releasing chemical and microplastic pollutants into surrounding water systems, wildlife and even our own bodies. Beyond Retro is a second hand clothing retailer that upcycles the items that are too damaged or outdated to sell thus reducing the amount of textile waste that enters landfills.

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Plastic to Power: Transforming Trash into World-Changing Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel News

Environmental and Economic Impact Upcycling plastic waste into hydrogen fuel offers significant environmental and economic benefits. Exploring the full potential of upcycling plastic waste into hydrogen fuel allows the United States to address both environmental sustainability and economic viability.

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Petite Lucette: Supporting Sustainable Fashion Through Circular Approach, Local Partnerships and Organic Certified Fabrics

Green Business Bureau

Not to mention over one-third of microplastics found in oceans come from synthetic fabrics such as nylon and polyester, along with laundry detergents. They even upcycle fabric scraps into accessories to reduce the millions of tons of textile waste that enter landfills each year. But every improvement and small adjustment counts!

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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q1 2024

Greentown Labs

Puro Renewables upcycles carbon-negative biowaste to reduce the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint associated with typical plastic products. Cellsense develops interactive bio-embellishments that create new possibilities for designers while eliminating microplastics and replacing fossil-fuel-based material at scale.

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Style & Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Decor Tips to Upgrade Your Space

Green Business Bureau

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Upcycle Items You Already Own. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. 1) As Vivienne Westwood put it, ‘buy less, choose well, make it last.’ While it may feel fun, skip that cheap tchotchke or seasonal décor.

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Study shows denim microfibers are polluting our waters

AGreenLiving

Related: Wear jeans on your eyes with these funky sunglasses made of upcycled denim Scientists and environmentalists have known for some time that microplastics from synthetic clothing find their way into the oceans.

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PANGEA Movement’s Eco-jacket uses 100% recycled materials

AGreenLiving

Although using recycled materials exempts virgin materials from the process, the microplastics released during washing are still a problem, so the jacket also comes with a microfiber-trapping laundry bag. The company not only fixates on upcycling, but the factory is solar-powered , and employees are treated ethically.