Single-Use plastics are made from non-renewable and limited fossil-based resources, in a manufacturing process that entails releasing overwhelming levels of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. After disposal, if not incinerated or recycled (both of which produce emissions), plastics end up accumulating in landfills and oceans for hundreds or thousands of years, intoxicating land and
The body of a stranded sperm whale was discovered on the shores of a Scottish island, last Thursday, as reported by CTV News. The necropsy revealed a huge ball of debris weighing approximately 100 kilograms inside the stomach of the dead whale. Source: Scottish Marine Animals Strandings Scheme The debris contained sections of fishing nets,
Why Should Your Business Be Eco-friendly? In the recent past, most industries were not much concerned about sustainability and the effects of their activities on the environment. Nowadays, due to consumer awareness about climate change and carbon footprint, businesses have started to change their ways. When it comes to the environment, as a business, you
By Releasing Nuteirnts Back into Earth, Compostability Takes Things One Step Further From Biodegradability. When it comes to eco-friendly products some people confuse the meaning of the terms biodegradable and compostable. What do these terms mean and why is compostability important in waste management? Products which qualify as biodegradable, need to be decomposed within a
