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How Dell and Levi's envision the future of repair

GreenBiz

There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. works hands-on with denim, zippers and buttons. Pull Quote.

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

Greentown Labs

Twenty-four startups joined our community in Q1 2024, working on innovations ranging from biobased building materials, to sustainable rubber, to solar-powered flight. Puro Renewables upcycles carbon-negative biowaste to reduce the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint associated with typical plastic products.

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CES 2021: Solar-powered TV remotes, electric air taxis and balcony beekeeping

Business Green

From solar-powered TV remotes and driverless cars, to home recycling robots, BusinessGreen has rounded up some of the most exciting green announcements at the influential exhibition. Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. Samsung's solar-powered TV remotes are set for rollout in 2021.

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CES 2021's Green Highlights: Solar-powered TV remotes, electric air taxis, and balcony beekeeping

Business Green

From solar-powered TV remotes and driverless cars, to home recycling robots, BusinessGreen has rounded up some of the most exciting green announcements at the influential exhibition. Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. Samsung's solar-powered TV remotes are set for rollout in 2021.

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Earth Day Ideas for Employees: How To Engage Remote Workers To Be More Sustainable At Home

Green Business Bureau

Upcycle – take something you don’t use and instead of throwing it find it a new purpose. Switch to battery-powered lawn equipment. Get solar power on your roof. Purchase groceries from a local farm or farmer’s market . Teach your family members or friends about good green habits .

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BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2021: Finalists announced

Business Green

Reach for the Sun - Ten Steps to Creating a Solar-Powered World Campaign. EverGrain - 'Realising the Potential in Everything' Food Upcycling Project. Schroders - Beyond Profit. Smart Energy GB: The Green Aisle. Zero Carbon Campaign. Circular Economy Project of the Year. Canon EMEA - Remanufacturing Project.

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33 Earth Day Ideas for Employees: How To Engage Remote Workers To Be More Sustainable in 2023

Green Business Bureau

REI or Patagonia offer this Eliminate plastic silverware and paper plates Only drink water from a reusable bottle or cup Purchase groceries from a local farm or farmer’s market Upcycle – take something you don’t use and instead of throwing it find it a new purpose Teach your family members or friends about good green habits Create a library (..)