Today, tents and pegs made out of biodegradable materials such as cardboard and biodegradable plastics are available.
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While I try to use bags that are biodegradable, the effectiveness of biodegradable plastic bags has been called into question.
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Not all products are completely biodegradable, but the more organic materials used in a product, the more biodegradable the product and better for the environment.
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Ring Refills, good for about 30-days each, are priced at $17.95 (recyclable 3-pack), $26.95 (biodegradable 3-pack), $29.95 (recyclable 6-pack), $44.95 (biodegradable 6-pack).
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Even if composting facilities do take biodegradable straws, many companies mislabel their plastics as "biodegradable" because consumers are more willing to buy products with that term on the label.
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The environment's new clothes: biodegradable textiles grown from live organisms by Erica Cirino in Scientific AmericanFast fashion is clogging up our landfills, but one day our clothes could be biodegradable!
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Costa Brazil uses sustainable, recycled, and biodegradable materials whenever possible.
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Kanoria launched Heyday, a biodegradable sanitary napkin, in October 2017.
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Can you adapt to the new generation of biodegradable material?
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Unlike the plastics typically used in shoes, Biosteel is biodegradable.
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Though stars, of course, do not come with biodegradable tags.
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This version was not fully biodegradable as a whole robot.
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Critics say biodegradable tampons remain expensive and not easily available.
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Pink Salad Ldn makes homemade lip glosses with biodegradable glitter.
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Crescent Moon Biodegradable Snowshoes — estimated availability in fall 2020Crescent Moon joined the wave of sustainability at this winter's Outdoor Retailer Snow Show by unveiling a new biodegradable material it plans to use on its snowshoes.
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He is looking into biodegradable insulation products made out of mushrooms.
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Biodegradable alternatives to plastic straws will be made available, IHG said.
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Cotton swabs ($9.95) are 100% biodegradable, made from bamboo and cotton.
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Each biodegradable cloth comes with a post-removal cleansing wipe attached.
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Polyester and nylon are derived from petrochemicals and are not biodegradable.
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The material is not biodegradable, and it is tough to recycle.
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The plant-based polymer is biodegradable and comes in pastel colors.
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Real Christmas trees are biodegradable and can be reused and recycled.
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Refill Rings are available in 100-percent recyclable and biodegradable options.
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The biodegradable, open-sided boxes free the insects as they fall.
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Related: Biodegradable Plastic Is Bullshit The plastics industry welcomed the report.
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The plant based sachets are biodegradable and decompose in around six weeks.
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All the materials used for Little Minkoff are natural, sustainable, and biodegradable.
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These reusable wraps are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and come in fun prints.
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"People think they're flushable, but they're not biodegradable," Loncar told BuzzFeed News.
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Q: What impact do non-biodegradable sanitary napkins have on the environment?
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We are trying sexual products as well, like biodegradable condoms and lubricants.
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A turtle snaps up the biodegradable rings in the water off Mexico.
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Unlike the drones built by the Marines, Otherlab's little planes are biodegradable.
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Each tree comes with an NFC biodegradable tag that tracks tree growth.
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It is entirely biodegradable and so natural you can actually eat it.
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The cutlery is made from fully biodegradable PLA bioplastic and wheat bran.
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Diageo added that it was investing in reusable, compostable or biodegradable plastics.
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Pros: Biodegradable gel, stylish container, no batteries needed, scent level is adjustable.
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Most of the materials used to build Tera are biodegradable and recyclable.
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Non-biodegradable sunscreen IS NOT TO BE USED on Big Blue trips.
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Hobart, though, would go further: Even biodegradable plastic would be off-limits.
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NELSON PELTZ: It comes in a bamboo box which is totally biodegradable.
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There are products out there that are biodegradable (like Tom's), and you can go to your local Whole Foods or even local markets like Safeway and look on the packaging to see if the ingredients are all biodegradable.
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In the report, the DoD cites a number of biodegradable materials, such as bamboo fiber, that are already used in manufacturing commercial plastics and may end up being good candidates for replacing the materials used in non-biodegradable rounds.
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It also absorbs toxins faster than other plastics, and it is not biodegradable.
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Igloo's 212-quart Recool is a significant move away from non-biodegradable Styrofoam.
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In theory, residents have already separated out anything that is recyclable or biodegradable.
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The biodegradable aspect of Eddy's materials reveals patterns of decay, shriveling, and mummification.
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Bios Urns also sells biodegradable urns with seeds implanted in the chamber's walls.
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Mycelium packaging is entirely biodegradable, or "bio-compatible," as Bayer likes to say.
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Biodegradable alternatives can also be more expensive and harm those with food allergies.
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It's unembalmed, the casket is biodegradable, and it's not put in a vault.
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After each ride, biodegradable hygienic liners could be replaced on the shared helmet.
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Even the packaging is made from post-consumer recycled materials and is biodegradable.
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The pads can be used a handful of times and are 100% biodegradable.
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One of the projects we're working on is making a fully biodegradable robot.
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Meyer's, Everspring invokes its biodegradable packaging and plant-based ingredients in its copy.
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Even utensils and plates marketed as "biodegradable" don't always break down as advertised.
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Its shipping boxes are 100% recycled and recyclable, and its bags are biodegradable.
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Today Glitter sells two kinds of biodegradable glitter -- Bioglitter Sparkle and Bioglitter Pure.
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Chen is not the only inventor seeking to replace plastic with biodegradable alternatives.
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In my view, single-use plastics should eventually be required to be biodegradable.
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The plastic bag I'm given to carry them home in is, thankfully, biodegradable.
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And corpses must be buried in biodegradable materials — pine boxes, shrouds, wicker caskets.
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Currently, over 70 percent of tires produced globally are made from non-biodegradable materials.
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The company Coeio says its Infinity Burial Suit is a completely biodegradable burial garment.
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In the old days that refuse was 100 percent biodegradable, but not so today.
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Since it's not biodegradable, nearly all of that plastic is still in the world.
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Pepsi also aims to have its products be recyclable, compostable or biodegradable by 2025.
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Moreover, By Humankind has designed its shipping packages with biodegradable, bamboo fiber-based materials.
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Cubinote's sticky note paper is eco-friendly, silicone-free, BP-free, recyclable, and biodegradable.
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What's more, spider silk is sticky (to catch unsuspecting prey), antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable.
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And to cut down on waste, "Inside Tailgating" recommends Aardvark's durable and biodegradable straws.
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I haven't started a nonprofit, sued the government, or invented a biodegradable plastic (yet).
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Only traps are permitted, which must have escape hatches for tiddlers and be biodegradable.
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Bamboo toothbrushes offer the same soft bristles and water-resistant handles, but are biodegradable.
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Nestle was developing new paper-based materials and biodegradable polymers that are also recyclable.
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Noodles are biodegradable, so you can compost them when you're finished with your drink.
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To carry, manufacture, sell, or handle any non-biodegradable, plastic-based confetti is unlawful.
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Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver uses non-caustic, biodegradable ingredients to dissolve drain blockages.
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When one Twitter user asked if the bricks would be biodegradable, Musk responded cheekily.
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Millions of kilogrammes of non-biodegradable cigarette butts are discarded every year, it said.
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Over-consumption of non-biodegradable plastic materials is the main culprit of ocean pollution.
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" She told me she believes it is biodegradable, and "made of natural materials, mostly.
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The straw is biodegradable so it can stay in place after the seeds sprout.
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The sheets are manufactured using renewable energy and are 100 percent biodegradable and compostable.
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When care fails, Moro says physicians put the dead bodies in special biodegradable bags.
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The packaging is biodegradable, which is always nice, and the cases are extremely affordable.
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"The butterfly is essentially made from fat, which means it is biodegradable," he said.
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Which side gets the nuclear arsenal (I assume we will draw biodegradable paper straws)?
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It is running ads produced by Arnold Worldwide to promote its first biodegradable shoe.
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Look for more edible and biodegradable packaging, and reusable everything, from cups to cutlery.
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The biodegradable cups are reusable, and drinking straws and plastic bags will be eliminated.
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Recomposing is ideologically related to "green burial" wherein biodegradable urns are planted to grow trees.
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If you don't want the oceans to lose their sparkle, switch to a biodegradable glitter.
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"So the bags are one hundred percent biodegradable instead of just cellophane plastic," she explains.
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"We're aiming to make it 100% from either reclaimed, recycled, deadstock, organic, or biodegradable materials."
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Other supposedly biodegradable materials, such as paper and wood, often do not decompose at all.
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Payloads—which can weigh up to 3.5 pounds—are dropped with a biodegradable parachute attached.
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As the plant grows, the biodegradable shell slowly breaks down, allowing the roots to expand.
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A biodegradable car, whose inventors say could be the next step in environmentally friendly motoring.
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The slim, biodegradable bag is used by an individual in the absence of a toilet.
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A biodegradable slow cooker, the EcoGrill comprises a clay plate wrapped in knitted tree fibers.
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The pod itself is made of an entirely edible film, and the packaging is biodegradable.
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Non-biodegradable litter Tobacco litter is the most common type of litter by count worldwide.
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Or a biodegradable treadmill that knows when you've just given into a blissful, sedentary life.
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Those who want a straw for their drink will be given a biodegradable straw instead.
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Supporters of such bans say that the non-biodegradable bags are harmful to the environment.
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It's safe on most surfaces, including glass, porcelain, granite, chrome, and brass, and it's biodegradable.
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The liquid is biodegradable and the driver wasn't cited for the accident, according to DPS.
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This shows in the reCharge's strong, but biodegradable and lightweight treads, according to its maker.
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The company says this will be the world's first athletic shoe that's 100 percent biodegradable.
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Did I want the student union to provide students with better access to biodegradable forks?
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They're made of woven polypropylene with a plastic collar in them, and they're non-biodegradable.
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And billions of them were and are being sold every year, and they're non-biodegradable.
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Alpha hydroxy acid powers the Insta Swipe peel pads, $22, which are compostable and biodegradable.
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Burger King plans to eliminate non-biodegradable toys from all its restaurants worldwide by 2025.
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Natural wines and food packaged in biodegradable and recyclable materials are part of the plan.
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Yet compostable plastic straws, which are biodegradable and plant-based, cost about 4 cents apiece.
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Try searching "is glitter biodegradable" or "chocolate healthy" to see what featured snippets look like.
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Italy is hardly the first country to switch to biodegradable and compostable bags from plastic.
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We plan on leaving behind [biodegradable] glitter and rainbow paraphinalia [sic] that he can NEVER forget.
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For my own ecological art experiments, I mix biodegradable paints in my sea-view aerie studio.
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If it's "reef-safe" sunscreen your after, you want to look for lotions that are biodegradable.
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Such products are usually biodegradable and require much less water, land, and energy than traditional textiles.
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Silicone straws: A company called Koffie Straw makes these guys, which are composed of biodegradable silicone.
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The silk is also biodegradable, meaning the dressing is simply eaten away as the wound heals.
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The pads were thrown away, but were biodegradable; the pants could be wiped and re-used.
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It's almost as good as the real thing, it's biodegradable, and it's pretty cheap to make.
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They use plant-based and biodegradable ingredients, don't test on animals, and come in sustainable packaging.
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The polymer has the added benefit of sustainability as it uses recycled and biodegradable waste products.
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It's biodegradable in the body, so scientists have been looking at is as a potential implant.
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The fiber is then processed into cardboard in the U.S. and is both recyclable and biodegradable.
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"As jute polymer bags are totally biodegradable and decomposable, it will help check pollution," he said.
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Pepsi is aiming for all of its packaging to be recyclable, compostable or biodegradable by 2025.
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E-waste typically isn't biodegradable and often contains components made from toxic materials such as lead.
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Dropps are eco-responsible laundry detergent pods that come in biodegradable pods and compostable cardboard boxes.
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The packaging the shoes come in is made from post-consumer recycled materials and is biodegradable.
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The Tevra toothbrushes are 100% biodegradable and boast zero-waste packaging, which means everything is recyclable.
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The center of the tires contain capsules with "reloadable and biodegradable" treads, according to its maker.
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Students sold organic plum compote and served mulled wine in biodegradable cups made from sugar cane.
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"These are medical devices — you would not expect them to be super-biodegradable," Dr. Halden said.
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It's compostable and biodegradable, so when you can't reuse it anymore, it's safe to dispose of.
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Can I find it on Aisle 10 at Whole Foods next to the biodegradable toilet paper?
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Pouw, the church's spokeswoman, said the balloons were biodegradable, but LaVere told CNN they were not.
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En otra, analizaron muestras de suelo para probar qué tan rápido se descompone una taza biodegradable.
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Made from sustainably sourced compressed sawdust, Feline Pine Natural Cat Litter is biodegradable and eco-friendly.
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Made from biodegradable materials, Ökocat Natural Paper Cat Litter is safe to flush and highly absorbent.
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Cheaper and biodegradable, chalk also smells better than whiteboard markers and is easier to clean up.
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Biodegradable glitter breaks down over time and is safer for the environment than traditional cosmetic glitter.
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Mulch or compost Luckily, your tree is biodegradable, so it can easily be returned to nature.
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Townew also offers a second bag option: biodegradable refill rings with more environmentally friendly garbage bags.
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The cutlery and plates used in the restaurants are now compostable, and the drinking straws biodegradable.
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There are also more eco-friendly compostable alternatives already on the market, including Swisspers Organic Biodegradable Cotton Swabs, which are $2.99 for a pack of 180 and are made from certified-organic cotton and a biodegradable stick, with many similar brands available both online and at drugstores.
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It is a great initiative, in a way that at least they are thinking of bringing about something that is biodegradable ... The government wants to bring about a biodegradable option, so that even when they start educating women, they don't have to deal with the landfills.
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The biodegradable urn is place in an incubator that controls how much water and nutrients it gets.
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Read more about the "Biodegradable Composites with Embedded Seeds for Training Ammunition" call for proposals at SBIR.
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I'm thinking the best thing would be disposables that are biodegradable, produced locally, and not too expensive.
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Some brewers are even pushing the design to the extreme with "edible" biodegradable rings for six-packs.
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The big advance was a biodegradable semiconductor the scientists synthesized from a molecule found in tattoo ink.
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They'll also send you stuff you need to take care of your pooch like biodegradable doggie bags.
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Smaller than a grain of rice, the chip pictured here is composed of thin, biodegradable silicon sheets.
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A biodegradable sensor that monitors intracranial pressure and temperature and dissolves in the body after several weeks.
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Biodegradable: This means that the substance is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living things.
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Also, most of the stuff used to play football – balls, stadiums, kits – is very much not biodegradable.
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Plus, there's very virtually no mess and all material used is biodegradable and safe to throw away.
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He said the sacks are biodegradable after three months buried in soil, and can also be recycled.
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The Adidas Futurecraft Biofabric, a biodegradable running shoe, debuted at last week's Biofabricate conference in New York.
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"What we've done here is essentially creating a new category of water-dispersable, biodegradable diagnostics," she says.
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It's thin, biodegradable, super-absorbent, and took a team of engineers more than two years to develop.
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The result of two years of research and testing is a pad that's biodegradable, sustainable, and vegan.
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Yes To is a rare, affordable skincare brand that offers biodegradable makeup wipes that exfoliate and detoxify.
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Salads are still served in plastic containers, while breakfast and lunch come on single-use biodegradable trays.
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Cydwoq is committed to using biodegradable, water-based glues and vegetable tanned leather, according to its website.
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The company said Guinness would introduce completely recyclable and biodegradable cardboard to replace previously used plastic packaging.
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And smokers might feel "permitted" to litter biodegradable filters, she adds, which could make the problem worse.
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Biodegradable bullets Protecting the environment might seem like the last thing the US military is worried about.
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Most boxed packages made of about 75 percent paper, which is great because it's recyclable and biodegradable.
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In addition, every part of its packaging is recyclable, and the tablet wrappers are compostable and biodegradable.
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The company is also starting to market its first consumer product: a biodegradable cleaner for electronic screens.
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Mr. Murdoch is also investing in Cove, which makes bottles that the company says are fully biodegradable.
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Then, there's the Organicore, a case that is made with plant-based materials and is 100% biodegradable.
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At the center of the wheel sits a cylindrical, pressurized cartridge filled with liquified, biodegradable tire compound.
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Water and chemicals are used to dye and finish cotton clothes, and polyesters and nylons aren't biodegradable.
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This spray sunscreen is biodegradable, waterproof for up to 80 minutes, and doesn't contain coral reef-destroying oxybenzone.
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"We plan on leaving behind [biodegradable] glitter and rainbow paraphernalia that he can NEVER forget," the invite reads.
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Mainstream antidotes to environmental destruction like solar cars and biodegradable packaging are far too conservative, the couple say.
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He used a Bios Urn—a biodegradable urn that turns human ash remains into growth material for trees.
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The innovative plant-based material is biodegradable but formulated to only break down 100% in a composting environment.
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Few organisms have enzymes that can break such bridges, which is why these plastics are not normally biodegradable.
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I take my makeup off using the new biodegradable cotton pads and the Garnier micellar water I have.
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Wool is a completely natural, renewable and biodegradable fibre, making it the ultimate fibre for today's conscious consumer.
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Loowatt's service team replaces the biodegradable bag once a week, or more often if it fills up sooner.
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The drones are fired into the air using a catapult and deliveries are made using a biodegradable parachute.
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We want to encourage people to use biodegradable materials for storage and as containers for food and drinks.
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Jim Bunchuck, the solid waste coordinator in Southold, New York, experimented with leaf bags that were labeled biodegradable.
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Thus, the rise in America of "green burials," where bodies are wrapped in biodegradable material and not embalmed.
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It's also, according to Boat US's research, the most effective, biodegradable, and least toxic boat wash there is.
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It's made from non-toxic and biodegradable ingredients that you can feel better about going down your drain.
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Although her works are site specific, not all of the biodegradable banners have been abandoned after the photoshoot.
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The girls can use a pad for up to 300 machine washes, which is more safe and biodegradable.
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Vistaraku, a company based in India, makes biodegradable plates and bowls from the leaves of the Palash tree.
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Prospects may also be gloomy for biodegradable works that the Berlin-based artist Jerszy Seymour made in 2007.
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They're fully biodegradable and come in different sizes, so check out the site to find the perfect fit!
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The $16 kit includes a cleaning solution that&aposs biodegradable and 98.3% natural, plus a synthetic bristle brush.
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On a mission to promote self-care, mindfulness, and wellness, Orijin developed a 100% natural and biodegradable sponge.
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The biodegradable plastics industry alone is expected to reach nearly $7 billion by 2025, according to one estimate.
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To make amends, the brand publicly responded by assuring consumers that the brand would reformulate with biodegradable glitter.
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Real Christmas trees are biodegradable and can be reused and recycled, a press release from the NCTA said.
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Crews will drop a nontoxic, biodegradable "expansion agent" that will break down the boulders into more manageable sizes.
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And for those concerned about lice and germs, a peel-off biodegradable headliner is included in each helmet.
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In the early 1960s he began working with biodegradable materials, in particular foods such as chocolate and cheese.
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This replica was then used to create a mold littered with tiny holes and made out of biodegradable material.
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Slowly changing views The pads Saathi produces are biodegradable and can be upcycled to compost or biogas after use.
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Pepsi has set a goal of using nothing but recyclable, compostable or biodegradable packaging by 2025, the company said.
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And yet they continue to sell large amounts of regular non-biodegradable Tetra Paks like it ain't no thing.
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Visitors also put plastic wrappers and wet wipes, which are not biodegradable, into the bags, thus littering, Chenoweth says.
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Next, they collected cartilage cells from the deformed ear and grew them in the biodegradable mold for three months.
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Biodegradable paper straws have grown in popularity — but they're often criticized for dissolving or affecting the taste of beverages.
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Making plastics biodegradable, by adding corn starch or vegetable oil to petroleum-derived hydrocarbons, renders them harder to recycle.
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Made entirely from renewable, whole-kernel corn, World's Best Cat Litter Clumping Formula is both environmentally-friendly and biodegradable.
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They include making everything from less-toxic sweeteners for food to drugs to and biodegradable building materials and bags.
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With a convenient lid, the Avant Grub Disposable Coffee Cups are sturdy when on the go, compostable, and biodegradable.
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To date, Goonj has distributed three million biodegradable MyPads made from cleaned, discarded cotton materials to women across India.
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To that end, try to see how much of your haul you can make not just recyclable, but biodegradable.
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Per the NCSL, every one of Hawaii's most populous counties prohibits non-biodegradable plastic bags at grocery store checkouts.
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But snackers hated the new biodegradable bag because it was too loud, and it was soon pulled off shelves.
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Other methods for creating jewelry include 3D-printing, molding resin and working with biodegradable plastic derived from vegetable products.
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That is engaged with how it can support local economies and uses materials that are either biodegradable or recyclable.
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Pros: Protects freshly seeded areas, biodegradable, covers 500-square-feet, comes in a heavy-duty bag for easy storage.
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They grow best on rolling hills that are often unsuitable for other crops and, of course, they are biodegradable.
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I like that they're biodegradable, and they have just enough scent to mask any ripeness brewing in my armpits.
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"I've always felt like I'm chipping away at a concrete ceiling with a plastic, non-biodegradable toothbrush," she said.
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Besides, many of the sheet masks on the market are soaked in things that may make them non-biodegradable.
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"With this box, we are offering a real plastic-free, naturally biodegradable option for the takeaway market," he added.
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Update Global momentum has built in recent months to ban plastic straws and replace them with biodegradable paper ones.
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The Pawz Waterproof Dog Boots are lightweight and reusable, but fully biodegradable when you're ready to dispose of them.
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Ideally, the best natural cat litter would be made from recycled and/or biodegradable materials without being prohibitively expensive.
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The Amazea e-scooter from German electronics company Jamade is modeled after dolphin anatomy and made from biodegradable materials.
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Reusable fabric gift bags, biodegradable gift wrap, and wrapping paper made from recycled materials are all available on Amazon.
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By 13, he formed Today Glitter in order to sell the biodegradable glitter directly to consumers through its website.
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PG tips, one of the U.K.'s most iconic tea brands, is switching to 100 percent biodegradable tea bags.
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William Chen, a professor of food science and technology at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, invented the biodegradable food wrap.
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One group of scientists might make a technology less toxic, and another group might make a technology more biodegradable.
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A chemical reaction creates a biodegradable gel that's safe to dispose of and can't be rendered into usable drugs.
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That's because this isn't a spa—it's a boutique selling urns, biodegradable caskets and other items for natural burials.
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Instead, the movement focuses on making sure nothing inhibits the decomposition of the body: no embalming, only biodegradable caskets.
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In 2014, it launched Sepia, a textile line that combines wood pulp and coffee grounds to make biodegradable cloth.
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Cellink's ink is made from nanocellulose alginate, a biodegradable material containing wood fibres and a sugary polymer found in seaweed.
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The long-term challenges relates to printing the entire material structure from biodegradable materials like sugar stalks and orange zest.
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Wrapped in biodegradable shells using seaweed-based casing, the science behind Glenlivet's edible plastic could be part of the solution.
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Ultimately, companies may go in a different direction, like biodegradable wrapping or package-free grocery aisles instead of reusable containers.
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Instead of plastic, Diageo – whose brands include Guinness – will use "100% recyclable and biodegradable cardboard" in its multipacks of beer.
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Capsula Mundi places the ashes of a loved one in a biodegradable egg-shaped pod infused with a tree seed.
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The poop dumping rules also create other problems: climbers throw the biodegradable bags into undesignated crevasses, which are too shallow.
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Unlike Keurig's coffee pods that won't even be recyclable until the year 2020, Miracle-Gro's seed pods are completely biodegradable.
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Monsanto produced PCBs from 1935 to 1977, and has said it stopped making them because they are not readily biodegradable.
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Still, for all those issues, it's entirely natural, sustainable, as well as biodegradable, so it offers plenty of green credentials.
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Now, a Florida brewery is shunning plastic rings entirely, replacing them with a biodegradable version made from natural brewing byproducts.
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Northwestern University researchers 3D-printed a scaffold of biodegradable gelatin then seeded it with ovarian follicles containing immature egg cells.
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The brewery hopes the biodegradable (and fully digestable!) packaging will help stop marine life and birds from choking on plastic.
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According to Bamisaye, the pads are 50 percent cheaper than existing pads in the Nigerian market, and they are biodegradable.
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Some biodegradable materials take decades to decompose or they might breakdown only under certain conditions, like warm temperatures, he said.
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Starting this month, American said drinks in its airport lounges will instead feature biodegradable straws and wooden stir sticks. 3.
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Hamburg-based company Bio-Lutions International AG produces disposable tableware products that are compostable and biodegradable, according to its website.
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And because you might feel guilty with anything single-use, it's helpful to note that all Dripkit packaging is biodegradable.
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Mervyn Witherspoon, an expert in the chemistry of cigarette filters, believes a better solution woudl be to implement biodegradable filters.
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EMERA is a CBD-based haircare brand that uses natural, biodegradable ingredients like avocado, lemongrass, and peppermint in its products.
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The long-term challenges relate to printing the entire material structure from biodegradable materials like sugar stalks and orange zest.
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Monsanto produced PCBs from 1935 to 1977, and has said it stopped making them because they were not readily biodegradable.
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"Most people don't realize that Elmer's glue is biodegradable, as are a lot of the ingredients we use," she said.
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Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner is a multipurpose formula that can be used on dishes, countertops, floors, and more.
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The creature can chomp through plastic, even polyethylene, a common and non-biodegradable plastic currently clogging up landfills and seas.
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The law requires that biodegradable and compostable alternatives be used instead of plastic, which takes hundreds of years to degrade.
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Not only are the ingredients nice to your body, but the packaging is biodegradable and therefore good to Mother Earth.
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However, seeking to maintain a focus on the environment, it announced a steep cut in sales tax on biodegradable tampons.
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Before gifting one, you can customize the card with your own photo or artwork, and the card is 100% biodegradable.
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"We are working on a brand new biodegradable plastic for 2020," MGA Entertainment's CEO Isaac Larian exclusively told CNN Business.
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Manufacturers, suppliers and importers have until the end of August to clear their stocks and adopt biodegradable alternatives, he noted.
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The peroxide powder is biodegradable and loses its toxicity after roughly 30 days in contact with water, the officials said.
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But even when it finally gets to productions, further hurdles remain for Michelin's vision of airless tires printed from biodegradable materials.
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The US Department of Defense has issued a call for biodegradable ammunition to address the metal pollution in its proving grounds.
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Scientists at the University of Maryland are working on "invisible" wood that'll be stronger than steel and biodegradable to boot. Genius!
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And since plastic is not biodegradable, all plastic that doesn't get recycled ends up in landfills or the ocean for centuries.
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The new Eden Rock will replace plastic straws with biodegradable ones; it is also banning the use of disposable drinking cups.
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For each news story about plastic ocean pollution, there are others on people actively testing remedial measures and inventing biodegradable alternatives.
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Another DARPA program, Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR), could help develop biodegradable hardware — so even the glider's electronic insides would disappear, too.
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Try soaking a nontoxic and biodegradable dryer sheet in them for about an hour and any baked-on food will disappear!
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Plus, spider silk is sticky (the better to catch unsuspecting prey), has natural antimicrobial properties, and is both hypoallergenic and biodegradable.
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Shop MABLE toothbrushes at Amazon here MABLE is on a mission to make the planet better with its biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes.
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With this kit, you get eight colors of non-toxic, biodegradable printer food, which is good for making 100-300 toys.
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The pods have a biodegradable, water soluble film made of polyvinyl alcohol, and everything is contained in compostable and recyclable packaging.
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The parent company of the Irish brand, Diageo, announced Monday that it will replace plastic with 100% recyclable and biodegradable cardboard.
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On arrival festival attendees are given personal ashtrays to collect their own cigarette butts, as well as biodegradable soap and deodorant.
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The plants that grow from these seeds will then consume the biodegradable bullets and should be safe for animals to consume.
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For example, one could imagine future technologies making use of self-dissolving or biodegradable transient electronics to contain symbolic digital possessions.
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Or do we trust a federal law, passed in 1989, to ensure that US-manufactured soda rings are 100 percent biodegradable?
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Get informed some more about the UN Environment and VICE Impact's campaign against the over-consumption of non-biodegradable plastic materials.
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"Food clamshells come in a variety of different material formats," such as Styrofoam, "biodegradable" PLA plastic and more, says Terracycle's Stevens.
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With Sulapac's biodegradable straw, Stora Enso expects to complement its biocomposite portfolio which currently includes, for example, renewable caps and closures.
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Add to that the fact that most diapers aren't biodegradable, and they contain chemicals that might hurt your baby's sensitive skin.
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Tevra Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrush with Charcoal Bristles - £22 See Details Banish disposable cling film or foil with these reusable sandwich wrappers.
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And many of AG's textiles incorporate sustainable fibers such as Tencel and Modal, which are entirely natural and biodegradable. Damn. See?
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New York City, Miami, and Hawaii — which have bans on non-biodegradable shopping bags — have pending plastic straw bans as well.
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As with other products from the company, Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner is safe for your health and the environment.
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Approximately 93% of the people who reviewed Dr. Bonner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner on Amazon gave it four or five stars.
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The confetti thrown at midnight is made from recycled material that would otherwise be discarded, and all of it is biodegradable.
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But what is such a composed dish doing at a takeout joint, in a biodegradable, compostable bowl with an accompanying lid?
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Food is now served on a biodegradable cardboard base, changed after each course, that slides into a custom-made picture frame.
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The Ecopod dispenses biodegradable cleaning products — laundry detergent, fabric softener, all-purpose cleaner, dishwashing gel and dish soap — into refillable containers.
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It uses heat-resistant hard resins for exterior automotive parts and soft elastic biodegradable resins for medical devices like heart stents.
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A corpse in the ground without embalming chemicals or a coffin, or in a quickly biodegradable coffin, becomes soil over time.
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Though destined for a biodegradable casket rather than a catwalk, Lee believes their beauty will help reframe the dialogue around death.
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Earlier this month, Nestle announced it would start scrapping plastic straws from February and had begun to work on biodegradable water bottles.
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The invasive green crab, which has overrun ecosystems from Nova Scotia to California, may soon become a bountiful source of biodegradable plastic.
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The biodegradable suit is just the latest way that Sophie has ensured her father will leave a positive impact on this Earth.
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The burlap wrapping each arrangement and bouquet, Farmgirl Flowers' trademarked signature, is upcycled from biodegradable coffee bean bags donated by local roasters.
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Hence the recent enthusiasm for a technique called anaerobic digestion, which extracts energy and fertiliser from biodegradable waste while also reducing emissions.
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Solheim said companies including Coca-Cola, Nestle and Danone were taking steps to raise plastic recycling or to shift to biodegradable packaging.
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And in these cases, biodegradable alternatives like cardboard or paper don't work — they can present a choking hazard if they become soggy.
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The designer packs custom-made molds with a mixture of agricultural byproducts and mushroom mycelium, which result in lightweight, biodegradable lamp shades.
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I've been a product supervisor for four, and as long as I can remember, we've used 100% plastic-free and biodegradable glitter.
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Blue Apron's PR department, to its credit, has devoted hours to detailing how each of those materials are actually biodegradable and recyclable.
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A single-use pregnancy test, for example, is made with non-biodegradable materials, so it ends up in landfills if not recycled.
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Each biodegradable mesh bag is filled with an ample amount of tea instead of a little bit of dusty tea leaf pieces.
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Once buried, they say, the biodegradable plastic shell breaks down and the remains provide nutrients to a sapling planted right above it.
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Toilet paper, even the kind advertised as "biodegradable," is to be packed out, not buried, burned, or lazily stuffed under a rock.
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It's designed to be safe, includes non-toxic and biodegradable printer food in a variety of colors, and requires zero adult assistance.
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As much as I love the formula, I also truly appreciate that this comes in a plastic-free, biodegradable, and recyclable tin.
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My meal was carefully placed into a biodegradable oyster pail — dumplings first, then sauerkraut and finally a large portion of tender duck.
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Trending Avoiding non-biodegradable sunscreen may be the one solution to coral bleaching travelers have the most immediate and direct influence over.
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Because plastic is not biodegradable, this pollution will be part of our global ecosystem for the next hundreds or thousands of years.
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"We have loaded the coastal zones of the world with massive amounts of plastic and materials that are not biodegradable," he said.
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If you need the convenience of a single serving, especially when on the run, consider biodegradable filters or sachets you fill yourself.
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Although its products are edible, it markets them as a biodegradable alternative to plastic and paper products that end up in landfills.
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Stretch the definition of tech to include new materials, and you can throw in the recently announced lightweight, biodegradable shoe from Adidas.
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Despite its benefits, the raw materials needed to make biodegradable glitter cause it to cost about twice as much as conventional glitter.
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By Sam Catchpole-Smith - University of Nottingham (Image: EPSRC)A colorized image of a biodegradable microbowl that could potentially deliver drugs more efficiently.
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The 27-year-old MIT graduate co-founded Saathi Pads -- a health care startup that produces biodegradable sanitary pads made of banana fibers.
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Penn State University materials scientists Abdon Pena-Francesch and Melik Demirel think SRT could be engineered as a promising biodegradable replacement for plastics.
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EnviGreen, a company based in Bangalore, India, claims to produce the country's first totally biodegradable substitutes for plastics — and the results are novel.
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So he built a machine on his farm and began producing biodegradable (and edible), disposable tableware which he markets under the name Biotrem.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers have discovered that a milk protein called casein can be used to develop an edible, biodegradable packaging film.
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Unlike caustic copper sulfate or toxic formaldehyde products traditionally used by farmers, THYMOX is the "green" alternative that is non-corrosive and biodegradable.
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The cellulose material needed to manufacture the biodegradable beads can also be derived from renewable resources, such as agricultural or paper-manufacturing waste.
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She points out that "oxo" packaging products, which claim to be biodegradable, just break down into smaller and smaller pieces in the environment.
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Unfortunately, polystyrene isn't biodegradable, and people are bad at recycling, leaving Ikea looking for a better material to stick between sheets of ply.
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All products are packaged in biodegradable materials, and Aiayu will repair anything for you free of charge (as long as repairs are possible).
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At 40-50 cents a bag, twice the price of regular plastic bags, it's a challenge to get supermarkets to use biodegradable ones.
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As such, the DoD wants to manufacture munitions out of naturally occurring biodegradable materials to eliminate the environmental hazard posed by used munitions.
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Cigarette butts are not biodegradable, and tossing one on the ground is still considered a socially acceptable form of littering in many countries.
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The APSARA glider is made of biodegradable materials, and can carry more than two pounds of lifesaving supplies, such as blood and vaccines.
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He later began work on a project to develop a biodegradable condom that is odorless and compatible with antiviral drugs and other contraceptives.
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Because it's made from food, a pasta straw is biodegradable, so you could compost it after you use it rather than creating waste.
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But one brewery is tackling this issue head-on, making a biodegradable, edible version of the classic rings created from natural brewing byproducts.
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Dutch airline KLM also announced in June that it wants to cut out plastic cutlery and dishes, and substitute them with biodegradable materials.
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Pela uses a special blend of biodegradable materials it calls Flaxstic — a mix of GDH-B1 compostable bioplastic elastomer and flax straw materials.
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Then a drone uploaded with the mapping information flies 2 meters above the ground, shooting biodegradable seed pods designed to enhance germination success.
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This type of litter is usually low in dust and can be great for odor control, though some clumping litters are not biodegradable.
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But Elizabeth Smith, the US-based tobacco policy expert, says biodegradable filters still contain toxins that could take a long time to degrade.
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Just this year, however, the US Army asked for proposals for biodegradable ammunition to replace the existing rounds it uses during training exercises.
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Lu's team is working to develop a third option using a biodegradable polymer as a bone substitute, which will expand after being implanted.
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We have a minister there, a couple of counselors, and then in the midst of that we showcase our biodegradable caskets and urns.
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Rather the idea is to show that those headphones don't need to be made, as they are now, entirely of non-biodegradable materials.
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The idea was simple: Make a medically-accurate test out of sustainable materials instead of the non-biodegradable plastic that current manufacturers use.
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The balloons at Pier 17, which are made of biodegradable, post-consumer recycled plastic, are laser cut and hand forged in Los Angeles.
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"It's very important that we pick up our fishing line or use biodegradable (line)," said Marjan Ghadrdan, director of animal care at AWARE.
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A small but crucial step toward biodegradable trash So what do these findings mean for the tons of plastic waste sitting in landfills?
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A shroud made from organic, biodegradable cotton can be purchased through your funeral home or online, or even at the local fabric store.
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A natural material that is moisture- and mold-resistant, fire retardant, biodegradable and recyclable, cork is the bark of the cork oak tree.
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For waste managers, the company can take existing waste off of their hands and plastic manufacturers get a sustainable, biodegradable resin to use.
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Pooch Paper Dog Waste Sheets are an eco-friendly, biodegradable alternative to plastic dog poop bags that are sold at Etsy and Orvis.
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The first and most important ingredient is sourced from sustainably managed hives, and Bee's Wrap's biodegradable packaging is made from 100% recycled paper.
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On-demand, rapid disintegration gives unzipping polymers an edge over biodegradable ones, she says, as biodegradation is often slow and difficult to control.
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Arguably, he says, biodegradable plastics also have a self-destruct mechanism, provided they end up in the right place with the right microbes.
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Most wipes are not biodegradable, so even if they do flush without issue, they can linger in landfills or, worse yet, the ocean.
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"Ultimately our material is a massive departure from the paradigms with which other companies are approaching the development of biodegradable materials," she said.
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For those concerned about the cleanup, you can add biodegradable bamboo liners between the baby's bottom and cloth diaper to collect the waste.
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The company has created a process that uses an incredibly abundant and strong material called chitin to create a lightweight, biodegradable packing foam.
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Since 2018, Abbasi has produced bridal collections made from biodegradable pure silk, hand-embellished with silk ribbons, silk threads, and recyclable glass crystals.
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There are meatless polpette for vegetarians, and in a nod to the ecological concerns of young Venetians, the cicchetti come on biodegradable plates.
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Plastic is not biodegradable, which means it does not break down into compounds (like carbon dioxide or water) that can be easily reused.
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Well, traditional cleansing wipes can pile up in landfills just like body wipes and ultimately harm the planet if they aren't sustainable or biodegradable.
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Then, they inserted a biodegradable scaffolds into the broken shins, says co-author Gadi Pelled, a professor of surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
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You can place them in a biodegradable urn, for example, have them blown into glass — even, for a price, turn them into a diamond.
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And fittingly, it's shipped in a plastic-free package with biodegradable packing peanuts, to further promote the brand's mission to reduce our carbon footprint.
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Biodegradable dental floss — $9.99 See Details Carrying a reusable water bottle with you daily is an easy and effective way to be eco-friendly.
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The ingredients are bright and fresh, served in biodegradable containers alongside house-made condiments, like Bus Driver Sauce born from Centeno's restaurant Bar Amá.
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The restaurant has since reopened, after the owner apologized, saying delivery of the needed new biodegradable bags had been delayed by a holiday period.
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Danielle Trofe, a Brooklyn designer, used Evocative's material to create a lighting collection of GIY organic and biodegradable lampshades called the Mushlume Lighting Collection.
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Lia, a biodegradable and flushable pregnancy test, offers a more sustainable option for women to find out whether or not they might be expecting.
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In Loowatt's waterless flush design, the waste is sealed into a biodegradable bag underneath the toilet with not a drop of water being spilled.
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Some contain high levels of traditional plastic, and depending on their uses and components, may not be biodegradable or compostable, making disposal a challenge.
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Certainly not Briana Gardell, a recent graduate of Lehigh University's Technical Entrepreneurship master's program and CEO of Goblies, a throwable and biodegradable paintball kit.
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Newer, easy-to-remove inks are being patented, which may represent a healthier approach due to biodegradable ingredients, and a more predictable laser response.
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If you prefer a more disposable option, these biodegradable black straws by Bendy Eco (pack of 12.993 for £4.99) are also a great alternative.
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Discarded plastic electronic devices can produce large quantities of waste, so why not consider this handcrafted wireless bamboo keyboard or a biodegradable laptop case.
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It's made from 100% organic cotton and features buttons made from corozo palm nuts that are "all-natural, renewable and biodegradable," according to Walker.
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The system turns organic matter, such as food waste, into a product that can be used as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastics.
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They filled biodegradable bags with oyster shells and then laid them in rows to calm the waves and clean the water in the process.
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Many less wasteful versions of everyday objects are on view, like the Lia, a biodegradable, flushable pregnancy test made of paper rather than plastic.
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The difference is inside, where instead of a plastic liner, a biodegradable liner serves as a barrier to make sure liquid doesn't leak out.
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" In 2018, New York Magazine reviewed the options with the headline "The Best Reusable Straw Is Made of Silicone and Burns Into Biodegradable Ash.
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Everything at the bucolic, waterfront retreat runs on solar energy; they treat their wastewater on-site and provide organic, biodegradable products for their guests.
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Pros: Concentrated so you use less, biodegradable, septic-safe, can be used with electric floor cleaner or with a mop, performs well, lightly scented.
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This natural cat litter is also completely biodegradable which means that you can flush it safely, as long as you break up large clumps.
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Cotton said all Bioglitter products are third-party tested by TÜV, an international organization that provides testing and certification for compostable and biodegradable products.
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For vendors that adopt biodegradable foodware, it may provide benefits such as discounts from suppliers or a special seal that indicates their "greener" status.
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That is something Margot Vaaderpass is also looking at when making tops, coats, trousers and skirts using pineapple leather, biodegradable buttons and knitted tailoring.
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The US army is seeking proposals for biodegradable ammunition to replace the existing rounds used in training -- including grenade and tank rounds - citing environmental concerns.
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Another nascent treatment for biodegradable waste is enzymatic hydrolysis, which uses enzymes to break down complex molecules into sugars from which ethanol can be fermented.
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One startup, Biotraps, created recycled cardboard mosquito traps that serve as a biodegradable stagnant pool — the exact type of environment where mosquitos like to breed.
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The study did take a look at the production of biodegradable and bio-based plastics, but found they only amounted to about 4 metric tons.
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They throw out chemicals and synthetic fragrances in favor of plant-based and biodegradable ingredients that are better for both your body and the earth.
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Everything from the eco-friendly natural beauty brand — including its best-selling, biodegradable facial wipes, hypoallergenic makeup palettes, and gentle mineral sunscreen — will be discounted.
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If you've gone out for a drink this summer, chances are you were given one of those biodegradable paper things or just nothing at all.
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Of course, the power and wireless components aren't biodegradable — they sit elsewhere and connect with zinc cables (probably also an important part of our diet).
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Starbucks has pointed out that straws won't actually be eliminated—its stores will still have paper or biodegradable straws available for those who need them.
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"Why rely on just one lever when you have four or five you can use," he said, citing the importance of biodegradable packaging and recycling.
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Nestle has vowed to make 100 percent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and push the use of compostable and biodegradable materials polymers.
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Sips By chooses its teas from more than 100 brands, and you can get tea bags or loose-leaf tea along with reusable, biodegradable filters.
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A replaceable bag containing solid waste coated with a biodegradable nano-polymer which blocks odour will be collected periodically by a local operator, it says.
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These eco-friendly and biodegradable 2-ply napkins from Greencane made from sugarcane and sustainably sourced wood pulp are a step in the right direction.
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"We are continually testing and developing viable alternatives, such as biodegradable and bio-based materials, glass, aluminum and carton packaging," a Nestle Waters spokeswoman said.
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The couple is working on obtaining biodegradable threads and plastic-free packaging, and they continue to buy antler buttons and reindeer leather from local vendors.
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"Value-added tax on compostable and biodegradable tampons will be reduced to 5% from 22%," Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri said on Twitter late on Thursday.
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But Wheels has 30 biodegradable liners in each helmet so that each rider rips off the top layer for a new layer of head protection.
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Crescent Moon says that with proper care and storage, any snowshoe featuring Eco Plastic foam holds up just as well as its non-biodegradable kin.
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In a detailed review of biodegradable cat litters, Consumer Search comments that World's Best Natural Cat Litter clumps on contact and neutralizes odors almost immediately.
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LONG AN, Vietnam (Reuters) - A Vietnamese entrepreneur is promoting an environmentally friendly way to sip drinks by using grass stems to make reusable, biodegradable straws.
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Straw bans aren't going to save the ocean, but they could jump-start much-needed conversations about the level of non-biodegradable trash in it.
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Try investing in a brand like Alba Botanica that is Leaping Bunny-certified, reef-friendly, and striving to create biodegradable formulas with recyclable materials whenever possible.
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Municipalities that ask residents to separate their biodegradable waste from other rubbish often end up with material that is too contaminated to be of much use.
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The machine combines its primary building material, called hydrogel, with a biodegradable plastic to produce a stable structure strong enough to keep its shape upon transplantation.
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Q: The government launched a product called Suvidha earlier this year which is biodegradable and is available at a very low price - 10 rupees a pack.
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The flowers were "created using autumnal foliage from Windsor Great Park and biodegradable oasis, following The Couple's autumnal theme and eco-friendly request," the post stated.
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It's been a fascinating couple of years for high tech sneaker heads, between self-lacing Nikes and Adidas' experiments with 3D printed midsoles and biodegradable yarn.
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Right now, climbers below 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) are allowed to empty those cans and toss the biodegradable bags down deep crevasses in the Kahiltna glacier.
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The companies who market diapers and wet wipes as biodegradable, when they often aren't, or the consumers too lazy to reach for the trash bin Fatberg!
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Made with organic aloe, green tea, and glycerin, these gentle, biodegradable wipes are designed to remove layers of makeup, dirt, and oil — with irritating your skin.
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With that in mind, Kier and Friedman created biodegradable tampons (that do use applicators) and made their "ingredients" easily discoverable on the company's website and packaging.
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A newcomer to Toy Fair, Briana Gardell, who recently graduated from Lehigh University's Technical Entrepreneurship master's program, has created Goblies, a throwable and biodegradable paintball kit.
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This scientific process is called anaerobic digestion and includes a series of biological processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen.
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Chitin is biodegradable and renewable, he said—and shells are an abundant and easily available source of it, because they're currently thrown away as food waste.
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Chitin can be used to make biodegradable plastics (MacLachlan has suggested we could be drinking from shrimp-based coffee cups one day), or electrodes for batteries.
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With this basket, they "shop" the store from a wall of daily stocked leafy greens and a display of individually packaged produce that uses biodegradable plastic.
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That's good news for Singapore-based bioplastic manufacturer Olive Green, which produces various biodegradable disposable tableware and packaging products from a corn-based bioplastic it develops.
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From what I could gather, they've put a ton of work into packaging the seeds into nutrient-packed little pucks held together with a biodegradable fiber.
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Scotch whiskey company Glenlivet has launched an already controversial new product: "The Capsule Collection," which sells whiskey in small, biodegradable pods that dissolve in your mouth.
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Mark Osborn, an associate professor at RMIT University in Melbourne, is researching what happens to plastic containers — both regular plastic and biodegradable — when left in rivers.
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Two are in start-ups developing nonplastic containers: Cove, which makes a biodegradable water bottle, and Notpla, which helped produce a ballyhooed dissolvable Scotch whisky pod.
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In a detailed review from Me, Him and the Cats, the reviewer praises Ökocat Natural Paper Cat Litter for being lightweight, biodegradable, and completely dust-free.
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For example, she points to both studies and anecdotes shared within the scientific community where biodegradable products survive in natural environments for years without breaking down.
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Coke says all its packaging will be recyclable, Nestle says it will be recyclable or reusable and PepsiCo says it will be recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.
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The researchers used CT scanning and 3-D printing to build a biodegradable scaffold that replicated the exact 3-D structure of each patient's healthy ear.
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Ecological crisis has driven contemporary artists to engage with waste in its most non-biodegradable forms: plastics, e-waste, toxic waste, garbage hermetically sealed in landfills.
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The resulting "100% bio-based" material was biodegradable and compostable, breaking down over a period of months on land or at sea, or instantly in hot water.
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Fitterling said that biodegradable alternatives will take much more time because companies must make sure that packaging still serves its original purpose: preserving the food and beverages.
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The edible plate might not actually be that edible, but that doesn't change the fact that biodegradable material is a welcome alternative to plastic, styrofoam, and cardboard.
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The company currently markets a range of leading biodegradable, disinfecting and anti-microbial products based on their proprietary technology platform, which are environmentally certified by UL (Ecologo2794).
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Instead, like the Parley ocean-waste shoes and the biodegradable synthetic Biosteel fiber kicks also shown off this year, they're more of a nod to what's possible.
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If you have a sloppy pad which is biodegradable, made from banana fibre etc but it doesn't look pretty, then people don't want to make that switch.
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PepsiCo said it plans to make all of its packaging recyclable, compostable or biodegradable and use 25% recycled plastic in its all of its packaging by 2025.
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They charge from natural or artificial light, are easy to install using non-toxic and biodegradable paste, and are printed using the latest HP latex printing technology.
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Florida-based Saltwater Brewery invented a biodegradable and compostable version of the classic plastic rings that makes use of their natural brewing byproducts, like wheat and barley.
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While working at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he discovered a new way to manufacture biodegradable mulch film—the plastic sheeting that farmers use to grow crops.
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Scientists at BASF started thinking about this over 20 years ago and worked on Trilon M, a chemical that performs as well as phosphate but is biodegradable.
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In 2014, California enacted the first-ever statewide ban on plastic single-use shopping bags, prohibiting most stores from handing out the non biodegradable bags for free.
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He describes those ribbons as not biodegradable and lists more than 50 species of bats, birds, rodents and turtles that are threatened by the balloons or strings.
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Starting this month, American said drinks in its airport lounges will no longer come with plastic utensils and will instead feature biodegradable straws and wooden stir sticks.
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Made from all-natural corn granules, World's Best Cat Litter Clumping Formula is biodegradable, forms hard clumps for easy cleanup, isn't dusty, and offers excellent odor control.
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"Many smokers assume the filters are made of a biodegradable material," says Elizabeth Smith, who works on tobacco control policy at the University of California San Francisco.
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At last year's Maison & Objet design fair, Mr. Iratzoki won plaudits for designing one of the world's first bioplastic chairs made of a biodegradable plant-based polymer.
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These technologies should not be trivialized for entertainment purposes alone, though potentially profitable solutions such as a biodegradable Pellegrino bottle may well help us cut out plastic.
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"It takes a lot of energy and nasty chemicals to make a lot of those electronic materials, and then none of them are biodegradable," Dr. Lovley said.
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Finding staples like bread, yogurt, coffee and pasta in reusable or biodegradable packaging was easy, but nowadays she very rarely buys sparkling water, olives, berries and cookies.
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Even bags labelled "biodegradable" or "compostable" really aren't, except in a very few places, like San Francisco, which have the sophisticated equipment needed to recycle compostable bags.
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New, truly biodegradable materials, which exist, with more in development, must rapidly be scaled to replace non-decomposable polymers in many uses, especially all single-use products.
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Dijeron que algunas compañías de alimentos y bebidas quieren envases hechos de más material reciclado y biodegradable, pero no todos están dispuestos a aceptar los costos adicionales.
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I immediately bought reusable shopping bags, stopped buying plastic storage bags, bought biodegradable garbage bags, and found places that would recycle the few plastic bags I had.
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Inside the box is a layer of biodegradable recycled denim insulation, which keeps your meals fresh, and two big ice packs, which can also eventually be recycled.
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A rep for the museum tells TMZ ... it's aware of the environmental concerns and working on a fix, including creating a biodegradable sprinkle for the Sprinkle Pools.
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He admired it for a second, focusing on its natural insulating properties, the fact it was biodegradable and the fact that drinking vessels could literally grow on trees.
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But even if those suckers end up in a landfill, truly compostable bags, as opposed to the sometimes misleading "biodegradable" ones, will break down in relatively short order.
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Environmentalists had have long been critical of the proliferation of non-biodegradable plastic, especially single single-use items like plastic bags, six-pack rings, and those ubiquitous straws.
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The province will begin by banning non-biodegradable plastic bags and eating utensils by the end of 2020 and ban the material completely before 2025, the report said.
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Guests inside the castle grounds were given tote bags with specially-branded goodies and mementos of the day, including a biodegradable poncho in case rain decides to arrive.
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I'm pleased to find that one of my go-to products, Pai's Gentle Genius Body Wash, comes in plastic-free packaging — 100% biodegradable sugar cane bioplastic, at that.
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The cleaning spray is a versatile all-in-one solution to tackle various types of dirty surfaces around the home, while the cleaning wipes are biodegradable and compostable.
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Tiny metal mechanisms building up in your body might conjure visions of Tetsuo the Iron Man, rest assured—Li says that they are working on a biodegradable version.
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She gained notoriety a few years ago for a biodegradable drone (also made from mycelium) that she and her colleagues had developed as a tool for exploring Mars.
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Apple cider vinegar is biodegradable, and because of its low pH, it's great against alkaline grime such as hard water and mineral deposits, as well as soap scum.
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Some designers have learned to work with plastiglomerates as a base material in their projects; others seek to find biodegradable alternatives to the plastics that litter our world.
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When the fibers have burned off, the food is ready, and since the clay dish is biodegradable, you can leave it in the woods with a clear conscience.
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Li said they have plans to test this form on humans, and research other forms such as a biodegradable form and an injectable adhesive with one-step injection.
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Company representatives told Mashable it engineered a new kind of biodegradable plastic for the pen (to be fair, a lot of PLA is already made out of corn).
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So far, Rwanda's effort to do away with non-biodegradable plastic is seen as the most successful among the African countries, and the country has maintained its stand.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers are developing a new biodegradable film made of a milk protein called casein to help curb plastic-related waste — and it's even edible.
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These activated charcoal strips by Patch are still single-use, but are made of 100% bamboo fiber and are 100% biodegradable down to the gauze, adhesive, and packaging.
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A wooden coffin in Venezuela can cost 280,000 bolivars, equivalent to about a year of earnings at minimum wages and about four times that of a biodegradable coffin.
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Composed of biodegradable bamboo (supplied by Oak Ridge National Laboratory), the large arch will welcome visitors; host talks, performances, and cocktail events; and serve as a gathering place.
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DODOMA (Reuters) - Tanzania plans to ban the production, importation, sale and use of all single-use plastic bags by July, to help tackle pollution from non-biodegradable waste.
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Pros: Has a broad range of uses, considered safe for the environment and your healthCons: ExpensiveBuy Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner at Amazon for $16.99 (originally $20.99)
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For cats, that may mean choosing the right kitty litter: Shelters tend to offer both clay-based and biodegradable, plant-based litter, and many cats show a preference.
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Previous winners of the Young Architects Program at MoMA PS1 include Escobedo Soliz Studio's technicolor spiderweb, Andrés Jaque's mirrored water filtration system, and The Living's biodegradable mushroom tower.
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In Mexico, areas popular with snorkelers such as Xel-Há on the Rivera Maya and Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park in Cozumel ban the use of non-biodegradable sunscreen.
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Stella McCartney left a sheet (green, of course) detailing the brand's very admirable history and achievements in recycled nylon, sustainable viscose and biodegradable shoe soles on every seat.
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In another trial, researchers at Selecta Biosciences are testing an antibody-suppressing drug packaged in a biodegradable nanoparticle to be taken along with the drug the patient needs.
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Intelligent stewardship of these fast-growing kelp stocks could make them a significantly better source than corn or paper, which are currently used to create most biodegradable straws.
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And they are way ahead of the trend when it comes to textile fibers: they transform wood pulp into biodegradable fibers, all with a really low environmental impact.
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There will also be an organic cotton burial suit by the designer Jae Rhim Lee, which contains biodegradable materials that also break down toxins in the human body.
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Adidas shares this focus, but its initiatives also have a slant toward sustainability, like its sneakers made from ocean plastic or another model that uses a biodegradable silk.
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The species were able to survive for so long because — unlike hitchhiking animals thousands of years ago — their rafts were mostly made of non-biodegradable material, the authors say.
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Zhenan Bao, a professor of chemical engineering at Stanford University, is developing biodegradable materials that would mean e-skins implanted in the body would not need to be removed.
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The brand decided to start swapping in synthetic mica — a biodegradable shimmer pigment created in a lab — and announced its products were totally mica-free as of last year.
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The insulation is 100% recycled PrimaLoft, which is an almost biodegradable material that isn't quite as warm as waterfowl down, but it's rated for 10 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The fragrance-free Sunny Daze sunscreen has SPF 30, glitter that's made from naturally biodegradable plant cellulose, and anti-inflammatory, hemp-derived CBD isolate with less than 0.3% THC.
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After polling a number of florists, she estimated about 40 percent of flowers were never sold, not to mention that the standard floral wrap, cellophane, isn't biodegradable or recyclable.
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The biodegradable and non-toxic packaging inserts allow farmers to extend the sale-ability of their fruits and vegetables without having to spray on any chemical solutions, Mouat said.
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What sort of plant should be used isn't specified but it should remove soil contaminants and consume the biodegradable components as well as be safe for animals to eat.
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Similarly, Capsula Mundi, whose $457 biodegradable pods were first designed in Italy in 2003 and sold online since 2014, focuses on a return to nature as a company mantra.
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Reportedly, this practice is safe for injection because the non-biodegradable polymer used doesn't absorb into the skin, which eliminates the risk of being recognized by the immune system.
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I would normally take my makeup off with micellar water and cotton pads before cleansing with a flannel, but with cotton pads being non-biodegradable I need an alternative.
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A study in 21998 found that over 22013% of Americans in their 40s and older would consider a "green" burial, with no embalming and a biodegradable casket, if any.
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A study in 2015 found that over 60% of Americans in their 40s and older would consider a "green" burial, with no embalming and a biodegradable casket, if any.
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In order to safely dispose of opioids, patients would add warm water and the DisposeRx powder to their pill bottle, which then forms a biodegradable gel around the pills.
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Elif Bilgin, a 16-year-old from Istanbul, realized the problems associated with today's petroleum-based plastic and spent two years developing a biodegradable substitute made from banana peels.
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Other applications — like rescuing people after earthquakes or remediation after a toxic chemical spill – require agile robots with the ability to squeeze into tight spaces or cheap, biodegradable ones.
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Sia's team even writes that the device could be made biodegradable, meaning a doctor wouldn't need to extract it when treatment is over: the robot could just dissolve away.
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Some scientists are looking to convert bacteria from food and also human waste into the key chemical components that could be used to create biodegradable plastics and other products.
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The domestic market for biodegradable plastic could eventually be as big as 2-3 million tonnes per year if Beijing banned the use of normal plastic, said Cofco's Qian.
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Simple Feast offers what it describes as ready-to-eat plant-based food that is "sustainably produced, organic, and delivered straight to the doorstep" in biodegradable boxes every week.
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China has been pushing to erode a domestic glut in corn supply through steps such as using the grain to churn out ethanol or other products like biodegradable plastics.
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In the eighties, photographs of birds and turtles stuck inside six-pack rings caused a public outcry, and eventually the Environmental Protection Agency mandated that ring carriers be biodegradable.
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Pros: Biodegradable and compostable, tight-fitting recyclable lid, sturdy enough to be refilled several timesCons: Some buyers report cup is uncomfortable to hold if the beverage is exceptionally hot
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And even though the magnetic fields are weak, they want to avoid leaving behind thousands of metal magnets in women's bodies by making the sperm's magnetic suit completely biodegradable.
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This year's theme was the future of materials, and the responses included solar-powered flashlights made of clay and vessels sculpted from non-biodegradable plastic, coal dust and stone.
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In July he enrolled in the city's Summer Youth Employment Program, which helped him land a marketing internship with a start-up company that distributes biodegradable food storage containers.
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"The major response is likely to lie in preventing it from entering the sea, introducing new biodegradable plastics, and potentially public awareness campaigns about marine protection," the report said.
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This Ökocat Natural Paper Cat Litter is biodegradable so you can flush it safely and it offers natural odor control for a full seven days if you scoop daily.
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DCL claims to be the first cruise line to have fireworks at sea, and its fireworks' shells are actually made of special biodegradable materials, which Disney calls "fish food."
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It was about reducing plastic waste by reimagining the conventional toothbrush in an eco-friendly way by replacing the plastic handle with a naturally grown, biodegradable material like bamboo.
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In a video recording his "acceptance speech," he argues for the need to develop more biodegradable materials, to impose a carbon tax, and to implement better laws concerning recycling.
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That's why the industry has switched to reusable products, but if you don't want to shell out $300+ for a Yeti cooler, Igloo has created a disposable option that's biodegradable.
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Bios Urn, which is also known for its biodegradable urn, has created what co-founder and CEO Roger Moliné calls "a smart flower pot" to house your loved one's ashes.
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In November, the Department of Defense (DoD) posted a call for proposals titled "Biodegradable Composites with Embedded Seeds for Training Ammunition" through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) federal program.
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Jorge Reynoso, the CEO of E6PR, a company that makes biodegradable six-pack rings safe for marine life consumption (the rings are not meant for humans to eat), is optimistic.
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The only thing that seemed to work was growing alternating plant types in a particular location next to a shelter made from one specific fast-growing and easily biodegradable tree.
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As a biological oceanographer at UC Santa …Read more ReadThe Army has identified several materials that might be used in the manufacture of these biodegradable bullets such as bamboo fiber.
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In the future, Capsula Mundi plans on marketing human-size vessels in which a body is placed as-is — no embalming — in the biodegradable pod and buried in the ground.
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Biodegradable plastic-like (polymer) materials are used to form the tissue shape, and a water-based gel delivers the cells to the structure (the gels aren't toxic to the cells).
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As comfortable and sweat-wicking as workout clothes can be, nylon and polyester are not very sustainable materials, because they require a lot of energy to create and aren't biodegradable.
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Some of the ways that Goldner said Hasbro's method of "customer immersion" has contributed to business include a push to make more ethically sourced, sustainable products packaged with biodegradable plastics.
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Pros: Cons: How it works: Instead of being embalmed and buried in a casket, which can contaminate the soil, you go into the ground in a biodegradable Infinity Burial Suit.
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Biodegradable, they soaked up the sugar water cut with poison, and kept their shape long enough, allowing the ants time to swarm and haul them homeward, back to the queens.
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You might also like the Dawn Dish Soap Platinum Dishwashing Liquid, the Seventh Generation Dish Liquid, the Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner, and the J.R. Watkins Liquid Dish Soap.
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Warsaw-based manufacturer Biotrem is making more than 2600 million pieces of biodegradable disposable (single-use) tableware and cutlery that compost — without need for industrial composting facilities — within 603 days.
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The organizers behind the London Marathon will use edible, biodegradable seaweed pouches containing water in place of thousands plastic bottles during the race on Sunday in a push toward sustainability.
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PEF plastics, although bio-based, are not biodegradable, and would still end up as waste in landfills and in the seas, the NREL said in a report on its website.
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Henceforth, we all may be eating the wrapping that our food comes in, because the new casein-based film is biodegradable, sustainable, and edible—and full of protein to boot.
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The grubs are able to chop through several types of the stuff, even non-biodegradable polyethylene, which makes them a potential weapon in the world's efforts to combat plastic waste.
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"In honor of our show being here in Brooklyn, all of the jokes you will hear tonight were written in small batches, by hand, on biodegradable hemp parchment," he said.
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Now, beauty companies feed our single-use behavior — the super-convenient way of using something only once before discarding it — with a flood of non-biodegradable, non-recyclable disposable products.
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Your friends and family will no longer have to schlep their coffee into work with this kit, which includes biodegradable filters with built-in hooks that fit most coffee mugs.
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A company called Eternal Reefs offers to send your ashes into the depths of the ocean in a biodegradable "reef ball" complete with a plaque to help preserve the seas.
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Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing a statewide ban on single-use food containers and packing peanuts made of polystyrene, a pollutant that is not biodegradable and is difficult to recycle.
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"[But], overall it is 99% biodegradable, with the exception of the dentist recommended nylon bristles and metal staples," said Ramirez, 33, who added that the bamboo handle is also compostable.
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Many businesses there offer or will offer biodegradable or compostable alternatives to plastic food service items, but visitors are also encouraged to bring their own containers, like reusable coffee mugs.
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These biodegradable, single-use deo wipes not only keep you fresh thanks to tea tree oil and chamomile extract, but also have a citrusy-coconut scent that smells like summer vacation.
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Stop Wasting Your Wipes Just like body wipes, traditional makeup and cleansing wipes are known to pile up in landfills and ultimately harm the planet if they aren't sustainable or biodegradable.
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In other places, frustration with the bans - sometimes because good, low-cost green alternatives are difficult to find - has led to everything from faked green compliance certificates to fake biodegradable bags.
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And so, in 2007, the National Park Service began requiring climbers to collect their poop into biodegradable bags and store them inside a large, green bucket called the Clean Mountain Can.
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This long-term follow-up is crucial because it shows that the ears have not been rejected by the body and that the cartridge continues to grow inside the biodegradable mold.
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Pike that has ingested microplastic particles (Image: Oona M. Lönnstedt)These findings highlight the need for new management strategies or alternative biodegradable products that lowers the release of microplastic waste products.
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She was so keen on using sustainable packaging that she put in an order for 10,000 (the minimum) biodegradable shipping bags made of cassava starch from Wave, a fellow Vietnamese company.
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He founded The Goodwell Company, an e-commerce start-up selling biodegradable toothbrushes, equipped with recycled aluminum handles and bristles made of activated charcoal, which Triato says helps fight bad breath.
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Even back in 2012, its iPod packaging was biodegradable, so Apple's been thinking for years about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — essentially a growing island of plastic waste in the Pacific.
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Biodegradable alternatives cost more because of a government import tax, claimed restaurateurs in Guyana, who said they would try to follow the ban, but didn't want to go out of business.
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In what sounds like a concept for a bad Banksy painting, the Department of Defense has recently put out a call for proposals for manufacturing biodegradable bullets that also contain seeds.
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The DoD also wants these biodegradable shells to have special seeds embedded in the material that have been bioengineered by the Army Corps of Engineers' Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory.
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This led to a wonderful idea: What if these so-called pests could actually help break down polyethylene, a common and non-biodegradable plastic currently clogging up landfills around the world?
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There are still more tests that need to be done, but if scientists can replicate whatever causes the breakdown, if could be used to alleviate the burden of non-biodegradable waste.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - German food delivery company Delivery Hero on Thursday announced an investment in biodegradable packaging manufacturer Bio-Lutions as governments and companies around the world seek to reduce plastic waste.
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Crews also cover the ground with white blankets and use "Ghostbusters"-style backpacks to spray trees and bushes with biodegradable fake snow that is "sort of like shaved paper," Gernhard said.
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In another building, called Atelier Luma, artists work with scientists to use local materials like sunflowers and algae to create biodegradable drinking glasses and vases that might one day replace plastic.
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The finalists are using "artificial photosynthesis" to produce methanol and syngas, converting CO2 and methane into biodegradable plastics, locking CO2 to limestone within concrete, and all sorts of other wild things.
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Encased in completely biodegradable packaging, the Complete Eco-Friendly Artists Oil Paint Kit ($48.95) from Natural Earth Paint contains natural earth pigments like burnt sienna, black ocher and titanium white rutile.
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Global momentum has built in recent months to ban plastic straws and replace them with biodegradable ones, in part thanks to numerous social media campaigns using hashtags like #StrawsSuck and #TheLastStraw.
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For example, Mycotex and Amadou both create leather substitutes from mushroom fibers, which are not only biodegradable, but may also help reduce methane emissions from livestock and pollutants from the tanning process.
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Non-biodegradable containers, used tires and discarded plastic bags and wrappers — whether in the backyard, a roadside ditch or an abandoned lot — make ideal habitats for these mosquitoes to lay their eggs.
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A new line of eco-friendly furniture will also be introduced in IKEA stores as an alternative to traditional furniture that is not made up of biodegradable materials, according to the Post.
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New research from the Harvard Wyss Institute shows that chitosan, which is a fancy term for crustacean goo, can be used as a biodegradable glue to heal wounds and patch surgical incisions.
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At an agricultural-research facility near the Portuguese border, scientists use EU funds for clever schemes that exploit local crops, such as a biodegradable lacquer for tin cans created from tomato skins.
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When I get home, I pick up some packages: more supplies for the cruise (biodegradable sunscreen, etc.) and a new Alexander McQueen cardholder to replace my old one, which is falling apart.
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The government reckons the cure for its longstanding headache could be in promoting the nation's polylactide (PLA) sector, which turns corn starch and cassava into biodegradable plastic products like bags and plates.
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Shār has ditched the single-use plastic bags and wrappers for a simple, cylindrical tube that serves us at least two-fold: It's biodegradable and it's easy to share without sharing germs.
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Teenage girls who care about skincare will love a sonic pulse face brush for its exfoliation benefits, but you'll love it because it nixes the need for those non-biodegradable makeup wipes.
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That last experience led to the founding in 1959 of the Amway Corporation, which used a similar manufacturing and direct sales strategy to market household products, including their first, a biodegradable detergent.
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All mats are PVC free, biodegradable in under five years in normal landfill conditions, and made using high quality non-toxic materials that keep the mat clean and hygienic for your body.
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It can be sprayed on dirt roads, millions of miles of which are in countries all across the world, as a cheap, non-toxic, and biodegradable way to harden such a surface.
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I believe that if everyone contributed to the use of safer, reusable, and biodegradable alternatives to their daily utensils, such as a coffee cup, we would live in a much healthier environment.
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"There were misunderstandings on both sides about the City's written approval of a special events permit that allowed the release of biodegradable balloons at the Church's grand opening on Saturday," she said.
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Environmentally, however, synthetic hair plays a rather sinister role: It's essentially composed of ultra-fine strands of plastic, and the petrochemical-derived materials such as polyester, acrylic, and PVC are not biodegradable.
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Roger Moliné, the 24-year-old co-founder of Bios Urn, began a Kickstarter campaign after customers asked for better ways to monitor the health of the trees growing from biodegradable urns.
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This tasty bolthole uses eco-friendly glitter and biodegradable snow sprinkled around the place, and any leftover items once the stays are over will be donated to children&aposs charity Barnado&aposs.
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Seeking to appease outraged consumers, the Health Ministry conceded on Thursday that consumers could bring their own biodegradable and compostable bags from home, as long as they had never been previously used.
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Say, for example, that boycotting plastic results in a 20% drop in sales of one traditionally plastic-packaged soft drink and increases sales of another soda brand bottled in biodegradable plant-based plastic.
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Highlighting with the ecological theme of the meeting, the Vatican announced that it will introduce some environmentally friendly measures for the event, including biodegradable drinking cups, natural-fiber tote bags and recycled paper.
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He had expressed a desire for an environmentally friendly burial, which involved a biodegradable casket and a certificate with some GPS coordinates to mark where he was buried in lieu of a tombstone.
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Even considering the additional disposables that end up in crowded landfills, experts on low-carbon living argue that the environmental impact might still be less than using fancy biodegradable diapers or even cloth.
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Moreover, Adidas is also experimenting with a material it calls AMSilk, creating a biodegradable shoe packaged along with an enzyme solution, so that owners can dissolve their sneakers when they're done with them.
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Choosing a product labeled "biodegradable" seems like a no-brainer for the planet but it turns out that wipes are among the worst offenders when it comes to masquerading as something they're not.
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Started as a university project, Ecoshell now exports its cutlery, bags and containers that are either biodegradable, compostable or "bio-based" (part-organic, part-plastic), as well as selling them in Mexican supermarkets.
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She's an advocate of skipping the use of embalming fluids, caskets and concrete burial vaults – and burying the body in a biodegradable shroud or a simple wood coffin that will decompose over time.
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The EPA notes that some municipalities have regulations that disposable utensils must be compostable or biodegradable; if that's the case where you live, there are specifications for how to properly dispose of them.
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They're also part of a recent move for Adidas to push the envelope with its sneaker designs, including a pair made from recycled ocean waste and another that uses biodegradable synthetic spider silk.
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The see-through wood, which the scientists say is stronger and a better insulator than glass, and more biodegradable than plastic, could one day be used in windows, tables and other building supplies.
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Biodegradable coffins are in vogue in Europe and the United States, but they are also finding a niche in Venezuela in the face of shortages, triple-digit annual inflation and a deep recession.
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Stain Removal 101 recommended the Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner because the reviewer was able to use it to easily clean a full sink of greasy dishes, including a crockpot with burnt-on cheese.
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Biodegradable bags are allowed only for frozen meat and fish, not for other items like fruit and vegetables because such bags still take as long as 24 months to decompose, the government says.
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In addition to making room for cremains, some have started accepting "green burials," which forgo embalming, metal caskets and cement or metal liners in the earth, in favor of biodegradable coffins or shrouds.
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While he uses Bioglitter in his Blue Sun cosmetics, he also formed Today Glitter as a separate company in 2018 in order to sell the biodegradable glitter directly to consumers through its website.
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In the Tucson sector of the U.S./Mexico border, heavy-duty non-biodegradable black plastic bottles are commonly used as canteens and are occasionally covered or insulated with remnants of clothing or blanket.
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Most shoe waste is comprised of non-biodegradable plastic, leather and petroleum-based rubber, materials that take an average of 25 to 80 years to decompose naturally, multiple shoe companies told CNN Business.
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The government will employ many of the same tools it has used for decades to control these predators: traps, fences, and poisons like 1080 — a biodegradable chemical widely employed and dropped by helicopter.
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A green cemetery, which prohibits embalmed bodies and requires biodegradable caskets, stands in stark contrast to the traditional funeral Potter-Kotecki remembers attending when her mom died, an experience she remembers as harrowing.
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Most recently, the food and beverage giant has been testing compostable bags for chips in Chile, India and the U.S. But not everyone sees biodegradable as a viable solution for the world's plastic problem.
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Most likely, what is collected in Ravidas will end up on one of the huge landfills around New Delhi, where non-biodegradable materials mix with recyclable plastics -- a mounting symbol of India's trash turmoil.
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But funding those things means less money for understanding genomes, for turning yeast or some other malleable lifeform into the factory of the future, cranking out new antibiotics or spider silk or biodegradable plastic.
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Most of the survey-takers support companies cutting back on straws: 220% of respondents strongly or somewhat support businesses using biodegradable straws, and 21% support businesses providing plastic straws only when customers request them.
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Qantas replaced the 50,000-plus single-use plastic items with biodegradable alternatives made from sugarcane and crop starch or, in the case of certain products — like individually packaged milk or Vegemite — removed them altogether.
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Among the products featured were a biodegradable urn, which nourishes a tree (pick your favorite: Maple, Pine, Gingko!) and has, Silicon Valley-style, embedded sensors to monitor the tree's health on an ongoing basis.
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The King's College researchers put the enzyme inhibitor on biodegradable collagen sponges, stuck them in subjects' teeth where cavities had formed and found they healed up without the need for any drilling or filling.
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Small items like biodegradable toothbrushes, dishwasher-safe sandwich bags, and body wash in recycled bottles are things they'll use every day anyway, but now they can reduce their plastic waste while they're at it.
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Reusable Biodegradable Bamboo Drinking Straws - £12.99 See Details Plastic toothbrushes are a big contributor to pollution and these Amazon Choice bamboo toothbrushes are another way to keep plastic out of the ocean and landfill.
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Green burials eliminate much of this waste by leaving out almost all of those materials; most bodies are simply wrapped in shrouds made from a biodegradable material like cotton and placed in the ground.
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You can swallow the clear pouch, which comes from Notpla, a London start-up whose biodegradable packaging products have been used for things like keeping marathon runners hydrated without plastic bottles and paper cups.
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On its website and in its recycling manual, the NCTA says fake trees are made from "non-renewable, non-biodegradable, plastic and metal product," 85 percent of which are made by factory workers overseas.
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The protest, organized by Werk for Peace, brought hundreds of rainbow-clad dancers, bopping and shaking their hips to songs by Rihanna and Queen, waving rainbow flags and showering the streets with "biodegradable" glitter.
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"This also means that cabin waste including food, single-use plastic, and alternative products such as biodegradable crockery and cutlery cannot be donated, reused, or subject to bio-waste treatment such as composting," Godson adds.
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Hainan is the first Chinese region to make a formal commitment to phase out single-use non-biodegradable plastics, which have been identified by the United Nations as one of the world's biggest environmental challenges.
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Besides being incredibly strong and durable, 100 percent biodegradable, non-allergen, and completely vegan, the Biosteel used for the upper portion of the Futurecraft Biofabric sneakers is also 15 percent lighter than comparable synthetic fibers.
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But instead of releasing a swirl of water into the basin, this move activates the white biodegradable film that envelopes and seals the waste, pushing it into a collector underneath the toilet, all odor-free.
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MILAN (Reuters) - The Co-operative, Britain's sixth-biggest grocer, has struck a deal with Italian bioplastics group Novamont to replace traditional plastic carrier bags at its stores with biodegradable ones, a source said on Monday.
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Simple Feast delivers sustainable food to people's homes in biodegradable boxes, and it's now raised a $12 million Series A funding round led by Balderton Capital in London, with participation from 14W in New York.
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Many of the problems encountered with the material stem from the fact that the most popular plastics used today aren't biodegradable: The material doesn't decompose, and instead accumulates both on land and in the ocean.
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The full size bottles are made from NEO-Infinite glass (which is 90% recycled and 100% recyclable), the caps are made from soy and the exterior boxes come from a biodegradable and compostable paper alternative.
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Lichun Lu and Xifeng Lu, scientists at the Mayo Clinic's college of medicine, have developed special biodegradable polymer bone grafts that will grow to a specific size and shape once surgically placed in the body.
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This means the individual offsets if the festival offers them, and I assume you already don't litter because you are a nice person, but also bringing your own (empty, reusable) water bottles and biodegradable food.
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Be is also the founder and president of the Death Store, Hawaii's first certified green funeral home, which features a library and bookstore, biodegradable urns and wooden caskets, as well as a three-body refrigerator.
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It can be an ugly sight, and over the weekend, the London Marathon made headlines for trying to address the problem by handing out biodegradable, liquid-filled seaweed capsules at one of its mile markers.
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In the late 2000s, an entrepreneur named J.D. Schulman continued Connecticut's tradition of hanger innovation by offering dry cleaners free biodegradable paper hangers emblazoned with corporate ads, but his company's website is no longer online.
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There's a novel quality to all of these options — and the hope, of course, is that one day an edible (or at least non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally sustainable) bag will be available for every customer.
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"We have also switched to biodegradable plates in all our cafeterias, temporarily closed shower facilities in our gyms, and minimized the washing of utensils in our campuses by our cafeteria vendors," CTS said in a statement.
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With many cities around the world struggling to dispose of vast numbers of used plastic water bottles, the biodegradable 'Ooho balls' have begun quenching the thirst of consumers at special events in San Francisco and London.
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Polymers and resins are mostly non-biodegradable, so if this hunk of 3D-printed stuff ends up in a landfill, someone in the future really might just put it in some sort of post-singularity museum.
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To help curb the globe's reliance on plastic for storing and preserving food, U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers announced the creation of a new biodegradable film in August, which is made of the milk protein casein.
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Now, however, a Bangladeshi scientist has found a way to turn the fiber into low-cost biodegradable cellulose sheets that can be made into greener throw-away bags that look and feel much like plastic ones.
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A proposed bill set to be introduced in the city council this week would require restaurants to stop using plastic straws or coffee stirrers and would encourage them to use biodegradable paper or metal straws instead.
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Employed under "Project Patradya" - an initiative led by Delhi University students - the Afghan women produce and supply edible bowls, cups and cutlery to cafes and ice-cream parlors as an alternative to non-biodegradable plastic ones.
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LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A biodegradable yoga mat and an eco-friendly dog bed are just some of the items on show at the immersive "Naked House" exhibition in London that aims to challenge throwaway consumerism.
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Most of the bags are not biodegradable, and they can end up littering the streets, hanging in trees or polluting waterways, said Eric Goldstein, the New York City environment director for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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"Egypt imports around 3,500 tonnes of shrimp, which produce 1,000 tonnes of shells as waste... Instead of throwing the shells away, we can make biodegradable plastic bags," Hani Chbib, a researcher on the project, told Reuters.
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In recent years, calls for climate change reform and for major corporations to engage in more sustainable business practices have created a niche market among young people who are interested in shoes that are more biodegradable.
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Related: Biodegradable Plastic Is Bullshit De Blasio plans to sign the bill, which exempts people on food stamps from paying the fee, and has dismissed the idea that it will adversely impact low-income New Yorkers.
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Rather than put out his music on vinyl or cassette, he settled on printing album download codes on pieces of biodegradable paper embedded with seeds, so they could be planted in the ground and grow into flowers.
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On the festival's grounds—a combination of stages, camping zones, yoga temples, and ceremonial fire pits—there's a stringent ban on disposables, plastic, or any kind of MOOP (or "matter out of place") that isn't naturally biodegradable.
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But while a major overhaul is still down the line, he said that the hotel has cut down its emissions by 20 percent since 2005 through a series of changes, such as switching to biodegradable packaging materials.
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Dressed casually in a striped La Ligne sweater, she was seated on her living room floor before a wall covered with biodegradable botanical wallpaper, as lavender-scented incense burned and Donny Hathaway played softly in the background.
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"It took us a while to realize that manufacturers were using increasing amounts of non-biodegradable plastics in the pads," professor J. Devika, who is leading waste management efforts at the center, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
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The cardboard gliders are made with a biodegradable material and equipped with GPS and other electronics, allowing them to be dropped by a plane and deliver two pounds of life-saving materials without needing to be retrieved.
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The product, which launched on Kickstarter this month and has already met its funding goal, is billed as "the world's first incubator for the afterlife," and is designed to be paired with the company's eponymous biodegradable urn.
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That's right: The biodegradable mask, which is infused with cocoa, mulberry, and honey, promises "pure radiance," but no hydrating ingredient can hold a candle to the fact that it'll make skin appear holographic while you wear it.
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The East African nation is the latest country to make a formal commitment to phase out single-use non-biodegradable plastics, which have been identified by the United Nations as one of the world's biggest environmental challenges.
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The most-cited engineer in history, who has contributed to 1,100 patents licensed to more than 300 companies, Langer was honoured for creating a whole new approach to fighting cancer by encapsulating targeted drugs within biodegradable plastics.
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Pros: Affordable price, comes in a multi-pack, lightweight rubber material, protects against harmful substances, improves traction, biodegradable materials, multiple color optionsCons: Not designed for long-term use, may tear with repeated use, not adjustable for fit
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Dubbed "Vision," these spidery, psychedelic-looking sponges are printed from bio-sourced and biodegradable materials, including natural rubber, bamboo, paper, tin cans, wood, electronic and plastic waste, hay, tire chips, used metals, cloth, cardboard, molasses, and orange zest.
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So, when an ad promoting a reusable shopping bag, made of biodegradable paper fibers and 100% organic cotton, popped up on your Instagram feed this morning, it was a wink from the universe that was hard to ignore.
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Here&aposs the thing -- straws have been around for a long time and I happen to know that there are biodegradable straws and most resorts and most places where you buy the ocean, they use the paper straws.
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So Waste Management, America's biggest waste firm, has been experimenting with a type of landfill called a "bioreactor", designed to ensure and accelerate the decay of biodegradable waste by injecting a mixture of air, water and recycled leachate.
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The Chinese island province of Hainan will ban the production, sale and use of all single-use non-biodegradable plastics by 2025 in a bid to ease pollution, state media reported, citing the province's environmental bureau.
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The iconic beige bowls that have taken the restaurant industry by storm for their "compostable" nature in the popular wave of fast-casual dining have been found to contain non-biodegradable chemicals that are linked to certain cancers.
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I get biodegradable poop bags for the pup (they aren't a thing here in Barcelona, so I order 270), pure pine incense (no artificial stuff), and two plush dog toys for her to play with over the holidays.
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To increase the survival rate of the trees, Land Life uses what they call a Cocoon, a biodegradable container fashioned out of paper pulp and sealed with a wax coating to ensure water tightness during the first year.
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The film looks similar to plastic wrapping, but is up to 500 times better at protecting food from oxygen, as well as being biodegradable and sustainable, the researchers said at the meeting in Pennsylvania, which runs until Thursday.
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Each of the organic lampshades in her collection is made from a rapidly renewable resource — a combination of corn stalk, seed husk and hemp held together with liquid mushroom mycelium that grows and solidifies — and is completely biodegradable.
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You can easily take a canvas bag to Tesco or whatever and get what you need, and use that bag continuously rather than grab something that's not biodegradable and will be on the earth for hundreds of years.
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HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's Stora Enso, one of the world's largest pulp and paper makers, said on Tuesday it had joined forces with local startup Sulapac to develop renewable and biodegradable straws to combat the global plastic waste problem.
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At its peak, the athletes' village kitchen will prepare 60,1603 meals a day, produced from daily shipments of 460,000 pounds of raw ingredients — all served up on four million biodegradable plates for 18,000 athletes, coaches and staff members.
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The Pili founders reasoned that they could use bacteria instead of yeast to brew dyes, perfecting a filtration process that results in a non-toxic and biodegradable ink prototype that can be used in pens or everyday printers.
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So the biology major set out to create a plastic made from a biodegradable material -- and he and his partner succeeded in making ponchos, bags and food packaging from cassava, a cheap and common vegetable found across Indonesia.
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I try to only work with biodegradable plates and utensils, and I tell chefs that if they need a fork or a spoon for their one-bite sized tasting, then they're serving a portion that is too big.
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At the seven Solmar Hotels & Resorts in Los Cabos, guests may purchase biodegradable sunblock on-site and are advised in advance that it is the only kind permitted in area preserves such as Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park.
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Plastics made with corn starch or sugarcane and marketed as biodegradable require prolonged high temperatures under industrial conditions to break down, which means they'll continue to clog up landfills, waterways, or streets if left to their own devices.
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While some of this research is promising and has resulted in fun alternatives like sorghum flour spoons and pasta straws, we have still not found an adequate replacement for plastic that would be biodegradable while not being prohibitively expensive.
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Rather than pressure washing, their drone "soft washes" the building — be it a house, an office or the campus library — by spraying a cleaning solution that the company says is biodegradable and works on surfaces like brick and limestone.
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Her largest project to date, Jihan will inflate more than 200,000 compostable, biodegradable balloons ranging in size from ten inches to ten feet, in a series of installations in January and February at the Ballet's home at Lincoln Center.
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But your phone and keys won't be the only non-human waste there—at the sewage treatment plant of Ruhleben in West Berlin alone, five to six tons of un-biodegradable dirt is filtered out of the water every day.
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" The DoD stipulates that the new ammunition should, instead, contain seeds that produce food for animals: "This effort will make use of seeds to grow environmentally friendly plants that remove soil contaminants and consume the biodegradable components developed under this project.
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With 50 million metric tons of electronic waste projected for 2018, scientists at Stanford University created a biodegradable wearable that wouldn't sit in the junk drawer or junkyard for the rest of eternity, once the next generation of Fitbit came along.
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Sure, they're biodegradable, but if you're going to buy a tree specifically chopped down to be ornamental, it's good to figure out something useful to do with it instead of tossing it in with your gift wrap and leftover cheese dip.
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But in a paper published in the ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering journal on May 31, scientists at the University of Bath's Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies detail their creation of biodegradable microbeads that can be manufactured using renewable resources.
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Apparently, the extra steps to fold the bag and pull the biodegradable sticker from a sheet and put it on top to close the bag add up to a lot of time lost when you're talking about thousands of pieces.
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Not only is it a clever solution to a problem that affects crops around the world, the biodegradable additives required are cheap to produce, and only minor upgrades are needed to make pesticide equipment work with the new application technique.
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Vehicle manufacturer Ford Motor Co is testing bio-based plastics made with 20 percent agave fiber - waste from the plants used to make tequila - to create non-biodegradable parts it says would make its cars lighter and improve fuel economy.
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After several hours of research at home, the Danville, California, manufacturing consultant found an answer that left him shocked and inspired to take action: More than 500,000 pounds of non-biodegradable restaurant and school crayons ended up in landfills every year.
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He and his colleagues found that by mixing such particles into polymers, including some derived from cornstarch, they could bolster both the strength and the flexibility of biodegradable plastics, making them more suitable for use as food packaging—including egg cartons.
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Not only did they create robo-fruit to mix in with the real ones, but another research team has created a biodegradable temperature sensor that sticks to food all the way from its starting point to the inside of your mouth.
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Nearly 2628 percent of respondents in a survey from BuzzFeed News and market research firm Ipsos said they strongly or somewhat support companies shifting toward biodegradable straws, while nearly as many — 28500 percent — supported businesses only providing plastic straws when asked.
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Just yesterday, I ventured to a new, Yelp-regarded restaurant for a delicious-seeming lunch special, only to get back to my desk, open my biodegradable container, and discover a small portion of lackluster eggplant with pork, in boring sauce.
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And while reusable tableware is of course best, it might not be feasible if you're hosting a lot of people or not grilling at home, so do the best you can -- you can get a million different kinds of biodegradable tableware.
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I made glitter bombs for myself with regular glitter, and I was like, 'I can't keep doing this, it's littering, it's killing my soul,' and I ended up doing a lot of research and finding a good source for biodegradable glitter.
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Similarly, Hearst says that her ideal customer is, above all, a man with "a modern brain," someone who is engaged with the issues of our time, such as climate change — the brand exclusively uses biodegradable packaging — and dissolving gender lines altogether.
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Pros: 100% renewable materials, completely biodegradable, forms hard clumps, easy to scoop, controls odors well, safe to flush, very absorbent, soft texture for sensitive pawsCons: Wet litter may stick to the sides of the box, some users found it dusty
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CAIRO (Reuters) - Researchers at Egypt's Nile University are developing a way to turn dried shrimp shells that would otherwise be thrown away into thin films of biodegradable plastic they hope will be used to make eco-friendly grocery bags and packaging.
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Now, The Glenlivet, one of the world's top producers, offers this twist: "A first of its kind for a spirit brand, the edible capsules are 23ml in size, fully biodegradable and provide the perfect flavour-explosion experience," read the Scottish brand's promotional materials.
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The new filament is also completely biodegradable, so if a 3D creation doesn't quite turn out as a child envisioned it, they can just toss it in a compost bin alongside banana peels and veggie scraps and it will simply rot away.
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The team hopes to create a biodegradable robot in the future, which would allow the little fellow to climb down your esophagus and into your guts and then, when it has dropped its payload, dissolve into nothingness or come out your tuchus.
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Nearly 2628 percent of respondents said they strongly or somewhat support companies shifting toward biodegradable straws and nearly as many — 28503 percent — supported businesses only providing plastic straws when asked, according to the survey from BuzzFeed News and market research firm Ipsos.
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Read more: These 5 solutions could help us feed 10 billion people by 2050 without depleting the planetCereal starch cutlery, sugar cane containers, and biodegradable utensilsAirlines around the world have started devising their own ways to cut down on waste produced during flights.
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In simple terms, the structure of these casein-based films blocks oxygen, the primary catalyst of spoilage, up to 250 times better than conventional plastic—so in addition to being edible and biodegradable, the packaging could lead to dramatic reductions in food waste.
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The team recently closed an investment round of more than €2 million, which will allow them to open a 33,000-square-foot plant to start production on the VE-box: A portable waste management container that will transform organic waste into biodegradable plastics.
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By the end of the hour, they had already padlocked three stores and fined the owners a few hundred dollars each for selling bread wrapped in cellophane, using biodegradable bags for vegetables and cookies, or selling flour packaged in plastic instead of paper.
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For now consumers who want to protect their skin without harming corals need to look for "reef-safe" products that are biodegradable, contain mineral sunblocks (with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) instead of chemical blockers, and without nanoparticles (and thus designated "non-nano").
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Not far from Ms. Henry's booth was Aela Alchemy, where Micaela Foley, 26, and Kaela May, 29, were selling crystal and clay jewelry, as well as biodegradable glitter bombs (little tubs of glitter and wax that you can spread across your skin).
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Ahead we've rounded up ten sustainable companies that are redefining our concept of what trendy bedding looks and feels like — from the softest sheet sets made with chemical and cruelty-free manufacturing to partially biodegradable-fill comforters, certified-organic mattresses, fair-trade pillows, and more.
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The council voted 12-0 to direct the city's Bureau of Sanitation to report back in 90 days on the feasibility of implementing a plastic straw phaseout ordinance by 2021, including looking at alternatives that restaurants can use such as biodegradable or recyclable straws.
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While artificial trees can be reused for long stretches — meaning after about six to nine years, their environmental impact may be smaller than buying a real tree annually, according to William Paddock, the managing director of WAP Sustainability Consulting — they are not recyclable or biodegradable.
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Much like the pre-peeled oranges controversy at a UK Whole Foods earlier in March, the prepped produce, while taking on the extra, non-biodegradable packaging material that can be harmful to the planet, is also helpful to customers with disabilities or conditions like arthritis.
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Nestle said it was collaborating with U.S.-based Danimer Scientific to develop a marine biodegradable and recyclable bottle for its water business, and with PureCycle Technologies to produce food-grade recycled polypropylene, a polymer used for packing food in trays, tubs, cups and bottles.
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When you can, purchase biodegradable versions of plastic, like dog-poop bags made from cornstarch, and reuse single-use items that can't be avoided: If you save the bags that bread comes in, for example, you won't ever need to buy zip-top bags. Vote.
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"A two-year phaseout gives restaurants and bars the time they need to deplete their current inventory of plastic straws, and it gives the industry time to pioneer biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives for mass consumption," said Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, one of the backers of the ban.
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For instance, an iPhone EarthX – 4.7" was described as brand new, unlocked, and biodegradable, among other features; with no battery or memory limits, an "analog" operating system, and compatible only with an "Earth to Earth" network, it "dramatically improves the most important aspects of the iPhone experience.
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This season, the party's co-hosts included Keira Knightley and William Banks-Blaney, the London-based vintage retailer who had chosen for the exhibition a selection of showstopping red carpet gowns from designers such as John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, all draped on biodegradable mannequins by Bonaveri.
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Pros: Hard-clumping formula traps liquids and odor, unscented, dust-free and hypoallergenic formula, low-tracking, works well for multi-cat households, very inexpensiveCons: Only available in large bags 18 pounds and up, lack of deodorizers may not mask smells as well as scented litters, not biodegradable
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Jeremiah Gray, the COO of EarthSafe, a biodegradable chemicals company selling one of these systems, told Recode that demand right now is 100 times greater than it normally is during flu season, and explained that these devices are usually purchased by offices, schools, and transit authorities.
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Green burials do away with both the embalming chemicals and the extraneous cement, steel or other non-biodegradable materials conventional burials put into the earth, and lack the carbon footprint of cremation, which has been calculated to be the equivalent of a 500-mile car journey.
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"There are more than 100 types of implantable and other medical devices that are 3-D printed and have F.D.A. approval," said Stefan Randl, head of health care research and development for Evonik Industries, whose polymers are used in 3-D printing of biodegradable and permanent implants.
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Pros: Manufactured using renewable energy, biodegradable alternative to plastic poop bags, easy to pick up firm waste, one-step process to twist shutCons: Can be difficult to clean up loose or large amount of waste, requires a separate pouch to carry used sheets on longer walks
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It worked with agency We Believers to make its six-pack packaging rings — which are usually plastic and can end up in oceans — out of biodegradable material that would appeal to the surfers and fishermen that drank its beer, as well as being digestible by fish.
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