Transitions2earth

This product is used to replace the use of single use plastic utensils often found in grab-and-go #packaging. It provides a more #environmentally friendly option. @dairyreporter #compostable #plastic #recyclable #sustainable dairyreporter.com/Article/20…

These #Eco-friendly Apple watch bands offer a #sustainable update. It's made from custom Flaxstic material, the band will completely #decompose after you're done leaving no #waste. @CNNUnderscored #environment #compostable #tech #watch cnn.com/2020/06/23/cnn-under…

Benefits for using cellulose to make plastics and packaging materials include strength and biodegradability. @newswise #biodegradable #sustainable #plastic #packaging #environment #recycle #biomass newswise.com/articles/making…

7-Eleven has replaced its onigiri rice ball wrappers with #plant-derived #bioplastic, and shops nationwide will be required to charge for single-use #plastic bags from July 1 2020. @TimeOutTokyo timeout.com/tokyo/news/natur…

HP removed #plastic power cord ties and document bags from its #packaging portfolio in 2019 and unveiled an ambition of sourcing 30% #recycled content for plastic packaging used for Personal Systems and Print Hardware products by 2025. #sustainable @edie edie.net/news/16/HP-to-cut-p…

The global #plastic production is set to reach 600 million tonnes by 2030 with the current rate of growth. So how are we overcoming this problem and what is the difference between #biodegradable and #recyclable plastics? @MPN_Magazine medicalplasticsnews.com/news…

#plastic #cutlery poses a health risk and could be a major source of the estimated 50,000 tiny plastic particles we unknowingly consumer each year. These #entrepreneurs created vegan-friendly cutlery as a response to the plastic #crisis. @GreenQueenHK greenqueen.com.hk/hong-kong-…

What is #PFAS and why do we need to contain it? This article discusses how harmful PFAS is and some of the health issues associated with the harmful chemicals. @denverpost #contamination #chemicals #health #environment #water denverpost.com/2020/06/26/gu…

79% of the plastic created has ended up in #landfills, 4.8-12.7 million tons end up in the ocean every year. @TradeOnlyToday #plastic #pollution #ocean #crisis #waste #environment tradeonlytoday.com/post-type…

Your plastic waste can be used to create everyday items instead of ending in #landfills, we need to see it as a resource not a waste. @abcnews #recycle #plastic #waste #sustainability abc.net.au/news/2020-06-26/n…

These bamboo bottles are a great substitute for plastic. The copper lining has many health benefits like killing harmful bacteria and reducing inflammation. @thebetterindia #sustainable #bamboo #plastic #bottles thebetterindia.com/231165/ba…

July may be coming to an end but these simple steps are still applicable to live a more sustainable plastic free life. @Treehugger #summer #plastic #sustainable #waste #packaging treehugger.com/4-things-you-…

The youngest TEDx speaker wants to tell the world about the drastic measures that we need to take to help sustain nature. He urges people to cut out single use plastic. @timesofindia #plastic #sustainable #environment #wildlife #earth timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Today, people take pride in their #lifestyle and the luxury they own. But we are also increasingly, becoming aware of the impact our actions have on the #environment and future generations. So what is #sustainable living? @Inc42 inc42.com/resources/sustaina…

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is the hottest sustainable building material. When the lumber is stacked and fed to a giant press that glues the boards, it becomes stronger than concrete. @grist #carbon #eco-friendly #sustainable #seattle grist.org/climate/can-todays…

#Sustainability is a buzzword nowadays. It might be a trend, but it’s not one that will go out of fashion. Living sustainably means adapting our lives so that we avoid further depletion of the earth’s natural resources. @euronewsliving euronews.com/living/2020/05/…

By 2030, P&G Beauty’s brands have committed to using 100 percent recyclable or reusable packaging and reduce the use of virgin petroleum plastic by 50 percent. @Waste360 #recycle #plastic #environment #eco-friendly #packaging #waste waste360.com/paper/exciting-…

#PFAS are #hazardous, man-made chemicals used in products to repel water and oils. They do not break down naturally and there is no known quick fix to destroy them. @physorg_com #environment #technology #chemical #water phys.org/news/2020-04-toxic-…

Firefighting foam is one of the most significant sources of water #contamination from the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as #PFAS. PFAS are known as “forever chemicals,” because once released into the #environment, they never break down. @ewg ewg.org/news-and-analysis/20…

Pauseable or interruptible data centers that are built using transportable containers that are co-located with wind power or solar power facilities. @Forbes #sustainable #data #power #computing #eco-friendly forbes.com/sites/tomcoughlin…