Could this ‘biodegradable bag’ cut plastic pollution?
A British company says their bags biodegrade to nothing, but not everyone is convinced.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
A British company says their bags biodegrade to nothing, but not everyone is convinced.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Plastic straws, cotton buds and balloon sticks are among the items set to be outlawed from 2021.
As summer rolls around, people start to incorporate more linen pieces into their outfits. This feels like a great opportunity to talk about how awesome linen is and why you should be opting for it more! Linen is the oldest textile around, so it’s not surprising that it’s also one of the more sustainable textiles available today. The fabric is made from the flax plant (yes, like the seed) and has a rich and interesting history. Flax isn’t just what we sprinkle on top of our oatmeal, it’s also one of the first plant fibers used by humans. The plant stalks have been fermented, dried, crushed, and beaten into a fiber for thousands and thousands of years. Although we have a plethora of great textile options today, the invention and widespread use of linen throughout history was an incredibly big step in humanity’s development.
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When we climbed the stair tower to the roof of a local distribution center along with our teaming partner, Coastal Solar, we knew which ingredients were necessary to install this massive 500kW solar pv system. Le Creuset, at nearly a century old and known for their superior quality cookware, had asked Coastal Solar to help make their SC warehouse more efficient financially while planting their flag as a leader in environmental stewardship. We combined the talents of our two solar companies and savored the moment when Le Creuset became less reliance on fossil fuel and greatly diminished their carbon footprint.