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Goal 12: Sustainable consumption. Plastic Made from fishing waste

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Instead of trashing the oceans, this bottle will fully disintegrate if it ends up in a landfill or the ocean.

Plastic products are everywhere, and despite the rising popularity for increasingly fashionable and portable reusable water bottles, plastic one-time use bottles remain incredibly prevalent. Instead of developing his version of a trendy water bottle, Alex Totterman took a different route. While admitting that environmental cleanups are extremely important, he wanted to directly address the amount of plastic filtering into our oceans.

As the founder of Cove, Totterman knew people gravitate towards plastic for convenience reasons, so changing this mindset would be more of a challenge. Cove--launching later this month--is a water bottle made up of a biopolymer called PHA, which is fully biodegradable, no matter where it ends up, whether in a landfill or the ocean.

"For the last two years, we've been working on really providing a direct alternative to the single-use plastic bottle," he said.

Totterman found that alternative through PHA, which is created by bacteria through fermentation. The end result is a carbon neutral or carbon negative product that only requires microbial activity (which occurs in soil or the ocean) to break down. That means that even if people throw the bottles away, it's okay.

Cove will launch in Los Angeles on February 28th and then expand to other cities around the U.S. They're even seeking to influence conglomerate beverage and snack food companies to change their packaging and start using PHA. He's excited and eager to work with these bigger companies to make a bigger dent in saving our planet from overflowing in plastic.

The founder realized though that he probably won't be able to completely stop consumers from the temptation to gravitate towards the unsustainable material. So instead of creating an entirely different product to replace one-time use bottles, Totterman wanted to make sure he found something that wouldn't feel like a sacrifice.

"We're just trying to give people something real that they can do without seeming like it's a big deal," he said.

Ultimately, reusable water bottles are the best option, as even PHA bottles will take some time to break down. However, Cove is an important step towards reducing the amount of non-biodegradable waste we produce.

Totterman's company aims to find a practical way around the fact that we produce around a million plastic water bottles per minute.

"We're trying to equip people with the tools to overcome this problem," he says.
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One of the worst culprits of single-use plastic waste are plastic water bottles that are discarded as soon as the drink has been finished. According to campaigners, Ban the Bottle, plastic water bottles can take between 400 and 1,000 years to decompose. Furthermore, it takes three times the amount of water to produce a plastic bottle than it does to fill one.

But many clever and eco-conscious people are coming up with great ways to combat the problem.

One of these is 27-year-old James Longcroft who has invented a 100% plastic-free biodegradable water bottle, called Choose Water. And the best bit is the bottle decomposes within just three weeks.

The environmentally-friendly paper alternative to the destructive plastic bottle will also not leave any microfibres in the ecosystem, which can enter the food chain and harm sea life. Made from sustainable materials, the bottles don't use fossil fuels for their creation and are not harmful to the environment when degraded.

Profits from sales of Choose Water will go to the charity Water for Africa.

The Choose Water website states: "No matter where these bottles end up, whether if it's in the ocean or in landfill they are gone within a few months. They don't leave behind toxic microparticles, or leach heavy metals into the environment."

What is the bottle made from?

Steel cap - this rusts down into iron oxide, a naturally occurring mineral.

Outer casing - this part of the bottle is made from 100% recycled paper.

Inside lining - made from 100% natural materials, which are good for marine and soil environments.

Now, to prove that we don't need plastic anymore, Durham University chemistry graduate, James, has set up a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. He hopes to source £25,000 to boost the bottles' scale of production.

He has already secured £19,770 raised by 273 backers, meaning he's hit 79% of his target so far.

"We have all seen recently the damage plastic is having on our planet, our new bottle was developed to provide an alternative for consumers," James told Country Living Online.

"No matter where our bottle ends up whether it is in the landfill or in the ocean, it will break down into completely non-toxic materials. With the public's support we can get our bottles onto shelves and plastic out of the oceans!"

Eight million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans each year, according to environment group, Earth Day, so it's hugely important we all do our bit in contributing to the war on plastic.

To help fund the development of Choose Water, visit the crowdfunding page here.
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More than 1.5 billion phone cases are thrown away every year!! and that's around 20% of the people who actually own phone currently!

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This company is using the ocean's natural movement to capture pieces of plastic and collect them.

https://www.theoceancleanup.com/technology/

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Over 5 trillion pieces of plastic currently litter the ocean

Trash accumulates in five ocean garbage patches, the largest one being the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located between Hawaii and California. To solve it, we not only need to stop more plastic from flowing into the ocean, but also clean up what is already out there. Floating plastics trapped in the patches will keep circulating until they break down into smaller and smaller pieces, becoming harder to clean up and increasingly easier to mistake for food by sealife. If left to circulate, the plastic will impact our ecosystems, health, and economies for decades or even centuries.

Illustration of ocean gyres

Cleaning the ocean garbage patches

The fundamental challenge of cleaning up the ocean garbage patches is that the plastic pollution is highly diluted, spanning millions of square kilometers. Our cleanup solution is designed to first concentrate the plastic, allowing us to effectively collect and remove vast quantities. This is how it works:

CREATING AN ARTIFICIAL COASTLINE

To clean an area of this size, a strategic and energy-efficient solution is required. With a relative speed difference maintained between the cleanup system and the plastic, we create artificial coastlines, where there are none, to concentrate the plastic. The system is comprised of a long U-shaped barrier that guides the plastic into a retention zone at its far end. Through active propulsion, we maintain a slow forward speed with the system.

How it works

Illustration of The Ocean Cleanup ocean system 2.0

Target

The circulating currents in the garbage patch move the plastic around, creating natural ever-shifting hotspots of higher concentration. With the help of computational modeling, we predict where these hotspots are and place the cleanup systems in these areas.

Capture

By maintaining a relative speed difference to the plastic, the plastic can be caught in the retention zone of the cleanup system. The wingspan, speed and direction are corrected and maintained by the vessels.

Extraction

Once the system is full, the back of the retention zone is taken aboard, sealed off, detached from the system, and emptied on board the vessel. The retention zone is then put back in place and the cleanup continues.

Recycling

Once our containers are full of plastic onboard, we bring them back to shore for recycling. For each system batch, we plan on making durable and valuable products. Supporters getting the products will help fund the continued ocean cleanup. Catch, rinse, recycle and repeat - until the oceans are clean. The sunglasses are a proof of concept for this.

Expected impact

Our floating systems are designed to capture plastics ranging from small pieces, just millimeters in size, up to large debris, including massive, discarded fishing nets (ghost nets), which can be tens of meters wide.

Modeling predicts we need around 10 full-size systems to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

After fleets of systems are deployed into every ocean gyre, combined with source reduction, The Ocean Cleanup projects to be able to remove 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040.

With cleanup

Without cleanup

Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 2030 with and without cleanup. [scale: kg/km2]

Smart steering

Active steering and computer modeling enable us to target plastic hotspots -areas of higher concentration- to improve efficiency. Our models will be steadily improved using field data collected during our offshore missions, allowing for continually smarter operations and more focused cleanup.

Carbon offsetting

We aim to offset all carbon emissions from the System 002 campaign. In addition, in collaboration with Maersk, we are experimenting with low-carbon fuels for our support vessels.

Scalable

By taking a careful step-by-step approach, the modular fleet of systems can be gradually scaled up while we learn from the field and improve the technology along the way. The more systems deployed, the faster the cleanup will be.

System 002

On October 20 th, we announced that we have reached proof of technology with System 002. This system will continue to harvest plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and in tandem with this, we will work on System 03 - an upscaled version aimed at being the blueprint for scale-up.

The system at sea

MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

The main reason we clean up plastic is to reduce its negative impact on sea life and protect the ocean. But as with any operation, there is always some risk involved. While conducting cleanup, we must ensure that we limit any adverse effects of our operations on the environment.

During our first mission with Systems 001 and 001/B, no substantial interference with the surrounding ecosystem and/or marine life was observed. When designing System 002, we incorporated the insights from previous campaigns and had close internal and external feedback loops to limit potential negative impacts. We have also conducted an independent Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for System 002, CSA Ocean Sciences, which did not identify any major risks of our method to the environment, provided we maintain close monitoring of our operations.

As we continue to learn more about the technology and the behaviors of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, we have trained observers on board the System 002 mission to monitor how this new system interacts with the natural environment. We are also committed to offsetting all carbon emissions associated with the System 002 campaign. For more about our approach to topics like these, see our Environment page.

SURVIVING STORMS

Because the cleanup systems are meant to stay in the patch for long periods, it is crucial that our systems can withstand ocean forces. We are closely monitoring the loads on the system and adapting the speed and span in the case of rough seas. We also follow the latest weather forecasts and plan the trajectory to avoid storms, and by understanding the patch climate, we can conduct operations in less critical locations. In the case of a particularly severe storm, the system can be temporarily withdrawn from activity.

Fund future cleanup systems

Having the necessary funds, we deployed System 002 into the Great Pacific Garbage in July 2021. As we progress towards System 03 and onward, we welcome individuals and companies to join the mission. If you would like more information on how to make a major contribution to help us scale to a fleet of cleanup systems, please contact us.

Technology Roadmap

Following our iterative design principle, we have been able to adapt and update our technology with every offshore deployment. From System 001 to System 001/B to System 002, we have confirmed various principles and concepts behind our ocean cleanup technology. The latest iteration, System 002, is our most effective to date, which led to proof of technology, as announced in October. With this system, we can effectively capture and harvest ocean plastic with a scalable design. With System 002, we are now rounding out the Development Phase and nearing the Validation Phase of our Ocean project. We will continue operations in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to capture more plastic and gather more insights during the harsher winter sea-state. In parallel, we will start working on System 03. This iteration will incorporate modifications to the system's hardware and will be three times the size of System 002, allowing us to collect even more plastic. System 03 will serve as the blueprint for scale-up - we estimate to need a fleet of 10 systems in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to effectively clean it up.

The evolution of The Ocean Cleanup concept

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Batteries are a one use item which is used world wide, instead of throwing them and buying a new which supports consumerism, we can buy a charger which charges the batteries.

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The water project builds wells and helps with unsanitary water in Africa.

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This product filters and purifies water for a sustainable solution to clean water.

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GOpure Pod - First Ever Portable Water Purifier

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GOpure is changing the way the world drinks water by continually purifying & enhancing your water on-the-go ensuring clean, healthy, great tasting water.

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This product floats around in the pacific garbage patch that collects plastic while flowing with the currents. It has a sort of break to make it go slower than the currents therefore allowing it to let plastic flow inside the product.

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Life Below Water - Reduce Marine Pollution

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Life Below Water - Reduce Marine Pollution

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A nonprofit organisation called Green Boulevard have made grocery bags that look like plastic bags made out of starch plants. They are edible for animals and dissolve in water that is less than 80 degrees celcius.

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Ooho is are water bubbles that can really help in reducing plastic water bottles. This can help because the so called 'packaging' (aka the outer layer) is edible therefore we dont have to throw it away and create waste. We can make these at home and It is not that time consuming to make.

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Solutions for Protecting the world's cultural and natural heritage.

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Solutions for Protecting the world's cultural and natural heritage.

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We can put signs that have screens that reminds people not to destroy the heritages and make it have a game or a quiz so people will learn and be reminded.

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This is a portable straw that once goes through the straw there are filters that take any bad chemicals or germs out of the water before if reaches your mouth

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In America, people can trade firearms for money

https://www.phoenixpawns.com/guns/

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Sustainable Cities and Communities (Protect the world's natural and cultural heritages)

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Sustainable Cities and Communities (Protect the world's natural and cultural heritages)

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Sustainable management of natural resources

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Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist who helped kick-start the global youth movement to address climate change, is on a European tour, meeting with world leaders about climate change during her spring break, The Guardian reported. While in the United Kingdom, the teen climate change striker stopped by a massive climate change protest, on Sunday, April 21, to share her support for the demonstrators behind Extinction Rebellion (an international, nonviolent climate movement), and gave an inspiring speech.

"I come from Sweden, and back there it's almost the same problem as here - as everywhere - that nothing is being done to stop an ecological crisis, despite all the beautiful words and promises," Greta told the crowd.

"We are now facing an existential crisis, the climate crisis, and ecological crisis, which have never been treated as crises before," she continued. "They have been ignored for decades, and for way too long, the politicians and the people in power have gotten away with not doing anything at all to fight the climate crisis and the ecological crisis. We will make sure that politicians will not get away with it for any longer," she said to loud cheers.

"Humanity is now standing at a crossroads," Greta said. "We must now decide which path we want to take."

"We have gathered today because we have chosen which path we want to take, and now we are waiting for the others to follow our example," she told the crowd. "We are the ones making a difference, we the people in this Extinction Rebellion and the children's school strike for the climate - we are the ones making a difference. It shouldn't be like that, but since no one else is doing anything, we will have to do so." Greta has been famous for her strong words for world leaders she considers inactive on the issue of climate change.

"We will never stop fighting for this planet, for our futures, and for the futures of our children and grandchildren," Greta concluded.

According to the BBC, as of Monday, April 22, more than 1,000 people have been arrested during a week of Extinction Rebellion protests in London. The group started its "Shut Down London" protests on April 15 and plans to keep protesters in the streets until April 29, as part of a global effort.

"Our leaders have failed us. It's time to rebel, and have a damn good time doing it," Extinction Rebellion's website says. "Climate breakdown and ecological collapse threaten our existence. Another world is possible, and it's just within reach. It's going to take everything we've got to get there. So we're pulling out all the stops and rising up in a full-scale Rebellion against this twisted system to save ourselves and the natural world from extinction."

"We will be blockading the city, engaging in civil disobedience, [and] taking direct action," the site reads. "Join us as we engage in acts of nonviolent civil disobedience against governments in capital cities around the world as part of the International Rebellion."

"This is not a one-off march. We will keep going for as long as we have to, shutting down cities day after day until our demands are met," the site says. Those demands are for governments to tell the truth about the dangers of the climate crisis, reductions in carbon emissions, and, in the U.K., a " citizens' assembly " to oversee government efforts to address the climate.

London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, has warned that the protests are taking "a real toll" on the city's police and businesses; the BBC reported that 9,000 officers have been involved in managing the protests, which have set the scene for police to move protesters from multiple protest sites, even as activists tried to [hold original protest locations like Waterloo Bridge, where police removed activists who glued themselves to each other and the bridge on Sunday. Extinction Rebellion is planning to protest outside of Parliament later this week, with Roger Hallam, a founder and organizer, telling The Guardian, "We're hoping that the political class wakes up, because if they don't, the next thing that will happen will be much more dramatic."

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Greta Thunberg Gave a Powerful Speech at a Massive Climate Protest

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Inclusive planning for and implementation of REDD+ is only possible if stakeholders are properly informed. UN Environment plays a very important role in awareness raising on climate change and REDD+ at sub-national and national levels.

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We couldn't give children a better education without the dedicated supporters that make our work possible. People just like you. Discover the ways in which you can get involved and help make the ambitions of children in rural Africa unstoppable.

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Equality Now - We use the law to change the world. Join us.

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At Equality Now, we believe in creating a just world for women and girls. Since 1992, our international network of lawyers, activists and supporters have tackled the most difficult issues, challenged ingrained cultural assumptions and called out inequality wherever we see it.

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Why does hunger still exist? We put smiles back on their faces We must innovate We need $$$ FILL OUR SHELVES We need your help In a food paradise, thousands of households still go to bed hungry. Don't sleep on them READ MORE Find out about what goes on behind the scenes and on the [...]

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Additional street lights and security cameras. Easier to catch culprits and prevents the allowance of more cries to happen.
"When officials installed street lights every 100 feet along a mile-long stretch Dudley, England, crime dropped 41 percent over four weeks"

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Many websites online teach people changes that they can make to their daily lives that will

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Inclusive planning for and implementation of REDD+ is only possible if stakeholders are properly informed. UN Environment plays a very important role in awareness raising on climate change and REDD+ at sub-national and national levels.

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Aarambh help desk uses old cardboard and makes them into bags which also can be used as a desk. This helps children in developing countries as they don't have a proper surface to study on.

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water billboard,
The water billboard is creation that can easily supply people with clean water. what is does is gets the fog in the air and converts it into water, filters it and then has it ready to be consumed

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Plastic Bank, igniting a Social Plastic® revolution. Uniting and enrolling humanity for local action that creates global impact.

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The North Face
This shirt has plastic recycled into it and North Face released a collection of this. With every new Bottle Source item they create, they donate one dollar to the National Park Foundation to support recycling programs.
Plastic affects all of us and we need to reduce, reuse and recycle.

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This organisation is called Ooho. They started a movement where all their products are made from Notpla. Notpla is a material made from seaweed and plants that biodegrade naturally within 4-6 weeks naturally without damaging anything.  Their products are edible and is the alternative to plastic.
Some of their products include:
- Water sachets that you can eat
- Sauce sachets, a plastic free solution to wasteful sauce pots and condiment sachets.
- Water and grease proofing cardboard takeaway boxes.

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Greenpeace is a organization for nature in general but has a part for helping the oceans and stopping overfishing and polluting the ocean. One solution that they used is creating marine reserves to regrow ecosystems.

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Hp has made a HP school cloud, which gives school without internet access to millions of education textbooks (e-textbooks) and thousands of lessons for variety of subjects (from science to mathematics).

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These are ooho bubbles they are edible water bottles which is made out of a small volume of water in a membrane made from brown algae and calcium chloride.

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4ocean is a organization founded by two male surfers called Alex and Andrew. They were on a surfing trip in Bali when they really noticed and were surprised by the amount of rubbish in the ocean. They also noticed that many local fisherman had to literally push their boats past piles on piles of plastic waste that had washed up on the beaches. Since the demand for fish and seafood was so high, these fisherman had to continue with doing what they had to do. The two surfers decided they had to do something and fund to get the plastic out of the ocean. That was how 4ocean was born. 4ocean now make and sell sustainable bracelets. Each bracelet you purchase funds the removal of 1 pound of trash from oceans and coastlines. 4ocean has removed 4,361,981 pounds of trash from the ocean and coastlines in the past two years.
https://4ocean.com/

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CauseTech.net | Ideation & Innovation around areas of need

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One solution to gender inequality is to wear t-shirts that represent women and men as equal. Wearing t-shirts like these like this would be an easy way of promoting. (This t-shirt is just one example).

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12. Responsible consumption and production

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12.5 Sustainably reduce waste generation

Patagonia's mission 'We’re in business to save our home planet', their aim is to manufacture clothing/sportswear with a life time warranty. With this lifetime warranty, you are able to send it back to have it repaired ie. a warranty.

Their products are timeless designs with basic colours or simple patterns that will never go out of style.

Their products are helping reduce the amount of clothes ending up in landfills because they are broken or outdated.

All this for a very modest price, remember this is a lifetime investment.

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HeForShe is a campaign to promote gender equality. It was initiated by the UN. It encourages all genders to promote equality and to take action against stereotypes and other negative behaviour towards women because they are "weaker."

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Credit is a card that has loads of money on it (banks money)
So the poor people have created farms with that money,  now they can finally grow food and eat.
However they need to pay there loans back and they do that by selling food as well,
so this is very good because now they have not only escaped Zero Hunger, but have also set up a economy for them selves.

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In London, there is a sidewalk that converts the kinetic energy of pedestrians into electricity, to power the street lamps along the roads.

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There are many solutions to this but the main one in Singapore is solar panels. The company Schneider has created a powerful solar lamp for everyday use and you can also charge your phone with it.

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https://www.trusselltrust.org/

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toilet roll house

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The MadiDrop, made of ceramic infused with copper or silver, is a cheap and simple water purification tablet for use in the global south. It is cheap, with inexpensive materials (very little silver), and can treat up to 20 litres of water, and can also be used for up to six months.

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4ocean is a United States company focused on removing plastic waste from the ocean and is funded by selling bracelets made from recycled materials. The company pledges to remove one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines for each bracelet that is sold. Water bottles and various apparel are also sold to fund the cleanup efforts. 4ocean operates in U.S., Bali and Haiti where employees remove trash.

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Clean Water And Sanitation - Drinkable Book

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Clean Water And Sanitation - Drinkable Book

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The drinkable book is a product made to filter water, to ensure clean and safe water. It is a series of pages that also include facts/advice to keep people sanitised. Another reason which makes it a great product is the price. The Drinkable Book is affordable so that people living in rural areas, who have restricted access to clean water, can use it.

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These straws made of metal are alternatives to the usual plastic straws. The straws come with a cleaning brush so that you can clean it after use, and use it again. A lot of plastic waste ends up in the ocean. This plastic releases toxins into the water, and cannot break down. However, these metal straws do not need to be thrown away.

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weak robots- they are robots that detects trash on the floor but it does not pick it up by themselves and because they look weak, people tend to help the robot to pick up the trash.

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This is a biodegradable plastic bag. Unlike other bags this can biodegrade and fast. It only takes about 3-6 months.

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4.9 million trees would not have to be cut down because these books are made from 30 percent of post consumer waste. Using these books in the school are better than the books schools in developed countries consume a lot of trees. Using these books can also be the first step of the path to have a quality education but also learn sustainably.

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Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist. In this video, she spoke up to the UN, calling out world leaders, and adults in general on not doing anything about climate change.

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Greta Thunberg full speech at UN Climate Change COP24 Conference

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Wonderbag is a reusable slow cooker and kitchen tool for heating food and makes cooking cheaper, easier and more healthy and hygienic. They are being distributed to women in rural/poor parts of Africa, and those women can cook better meals for their families more efficiently. The Wonderbag also helps promote gender equality and women's rights.

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Inspiring and improving women and girls' lives worldwide with social and environmental solutions like the Wonderbag, an award-winning eco-friendly slow cooker which enables cleaner cooking, alleviate time poverty and improve personal health.

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This cup is good because the cup is made out of coffee grounds so it is sustainable because you wouldn't need to throw it away. Unlike the coffee cups that are made out of plastic polyethylene that are not biodegradable these cups are made out of coffee ground and are biodegradable. Whenever you want to buy coffee you can bring your cup with you and add the coffee mix into the cup. I would be much more sustainable than the plastic coffee cups that you use once as you can use these cups for as long as you want. This will reduce the use of plastic.

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JuiceNet - Solar Impulse Efficient Solution

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The organisation "Girls Not Brides" works to stop child marriage in LEDCs. They have a few specific campaigns. For example, An awareness caravan to protect girls from child marriage in Morocco,
Income-generating training for young Congolese women, A mobile app to end child marriage in Cameroon. This link links to their website, where they have a full overview of all their projects and campaigns.

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With VOW, your wedding can support local organisations and advance the rights of girls across the world.

Make a donation, buy VOW-branded products and set up your wedding registry through VOW, so that your marriage can help end child marriage.

All funds raised by VOW go to the Girls First Fund, a fund set up to support local organisations working to end child marriage.

www.vowtoendchildmarriage.org

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With VOW, your wedding can support local organisations and advance the rights of girls across the world. Make a donation, buy VOW-branded products and set up your wedding registry through VOW, so that your marriage can help end child marriage.

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This is a good way to make art out of reused circuit boards. Link includes other similar ideas.

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Etsy :: Your place to buy and sell all things handmade

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This is a way to reuse tape cassettes that would have been thrown away.

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This is a clever way to reuse extra jacks that plug into the wall. This is a very innovative way to reuse what could have became more waste.

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Cheezburger.com - Crafted from the finest Internets.

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The lamp is mode of a plastic bottle that was recycled. This will show people that you can use things twice or more.

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Poring through the Popular Science archives on Google, I found a DIY project that's just as novel now as it was in 1961.

"Take a look at those plastic detergent bottles your wife uses and you'll find they come in many smart-looking shapes," was how the article began. A lot has happened in the past 48 years. For one, your wife isn't the only person using plastic bottles. Also, today they hold a lot more than detergent. With some basic materials and a few hours time it's possible to cast a sturdy lamp base using an empty bottle as your form.

Although the original version of this DIY used No. 1 molding plaster as the mold material, here we're using Smooth-On 305 plastic for its durability and strength. It's substantially more expensive, so if budget is your main concern, plaster is probably the way to go. If you choose that route, simply follow the mixing/setting instructions on the package and use it where you see Smooth-On 305 here.

Look around the house and you'll find plastic bottles everywhere. The ideal bottle still keeps its shape after all the liquid has been removed. In other words, don't choose one that's too thin and flimsy. Bottles with too much surface detail become frustrating during the stage where you have to coat inside the bottle with a thin film of Vaseline. Peel off the label before starting and you'll find many bottles have been designed with texture to help those born with butter fingers-but they won't help you with this project.

Lastly, the bottle's bottom should touch the surface it's sitting on 360-degrees around in order to form a perfectly flat base.

To learn how to do this project step-by-step, launch the photo gallery.

In the video below, you'll see the entire process in time-lapse form.

You'll notice I didn't cut out a hole in the bottom leaving a rim around the edge, but instead cut off an inch or so of the bottom of the bottle. This was done because the bottle was larger than the 32 ounces of Smooth-On I'd be pouring in and I wanted it to rise to the top. As the video continues you'll notice my measurement was still a little off and the Smooth-On didn't even reach the bottom of the Advil bottle. This is obviously a huge problem because the point of the Advil bottle is to create a recess for the rod and cord. Once the mold was complete I had a lamp base that had 1/4" rod sticking out the bottom and there was no chance this was going to sit flat on a table. At this point I put on my improvisation hat and decided three adjustable feet could be added to the bottom so the rod and cord wouldn't get in the way. Oh, and I didn't have a lampshade yet, so that's why the mixing bucket was used.

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Poring through the Popular Science archives on Google, I found a DIY project that's just as novel now as it was in 1961. "Take a look at those plastic detergent bottles your wife uses and you'll find they come in many smart-looking shapes," was how the article began.

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Ikea has very sustainable furniture products and these are just one of the many examples they have to offer.This cushion has a polyester filling made from recycled PET bottles.
https://www.upcyclist.co.uk/2018/05/ikea-recycled-plastic-homeware/

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Solar Lawnmower uses power from the sun to mow your lawn. Therefore for is clean energy, reducing you energy consumption by a bit

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Husqvarna's solar hybrid robot lawnmower

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This is a homemade water filter. It is cheap and affordable for people living in developing countries. It uses natural resources. Clean water is becoming harder and harder to get, especially for people in developing countries.

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GEO WATER FILTER 2SANDCHARCOALGRAVEL AND SANDTHREE 15 LITER TIN CANS, SAND, GRAVEL , TAP AND PVC PIPEDESIGN BY Dr. N. SAI BHASKAR REDDY, GEO

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This picture shows how orange peels are re-used to make candy and they're completely edible. Food produces a huge percent of waste and this way it can be reduced

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I garnished my orange chocolate mousse with candied orange peels and you know me, I could not resist making my own candied orange peels. As it turns out, candied orange peels are actually pretty easy to make.

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This picture is of a machine attached with a bin. It records the mass of waste that you threw and then asks you to pay for it. Using this wastes can be prevented

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Moving to South Korea from the US in 2012, English teacher Michelle Svensson was shocked to find that she had to separate her food waste and dump it in a centralised bin within her apartment compound.

"It's kind of disgusting," said the 29-year-old half-Swedish, half- Korean mother of two.

"My husband and I really hated taking the food waste out because it'd smell so bad and it's so embarrassing to go into the lift when there are other people inside."

Similar battles elsewhere in Asia

South Korea is not alone in the battle to reduce and recycle food waste.

Japan, well known for its recycling efforts, turns one-third of its six million tonnes a year of commercial food waste into animal feed, while a further 640,000 tonnes are made into fertiliser.

Japan is also working with Malaysia to try and reduce the 16,000 tonnes of food waste generated daily in the South-east Asian country. The collaboration that started in 2010 includes centralised food waste treatment and implementing recycling regulations.

Meanwhile, Taiwan collects leftover food to feed livestock, with about two-thirds of its 610,000 tonnes of food waste churned out last year being turned into food for 5.5 million pigs in farms.

Singapore, which recycles 13 per cent of its food waste, is also trying to do more by starting a pilot on-site food waste recycling system at two hawker centres that could cut their daily waste of two to three tonnes each by up to 80 per cent. Singapore dumped 785,500 tonnes of food last year, 3,100 tonnes less than the previous year.

The couple have since invested in a food waste processor that turns their scraps into dried powder that can be used as fertiliser, saving them the hassle of making the dreaded trip down to the food bin, and 10,000 won (S$12) a month in food trash disposal fees.

Food waste management is a big issue in South Korea, part of a larger recycling trend the government initiated in the 1990s to encourage households to throw away less trash and ease the pressure on landfills. Food waste, which used to be treated at sewage plants and dumped in the sea, is now mostly recycled as animal feed or compost.

The country has cut its food waste from 5.1 million tonnes in 2008 to 4.82 million tonnes in 2014. As of late 2013, the government had spent 185.1 billion won on building public facilities to recycle food waste, according to data from the Environment Ministry.

Paper, cans, bottles, plastic and iron are also recycled, contributing to an overall recycling rate of more than 80 per cent. The rest is buried or incinerated.

A volume-based food waste disposal system has been in place since 2013. Some flats require residents to pay for garbage bags, while others have a centralised bin that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to weigh how much waste each household dumps and bill it accordingly.

The system has been successful in many cities. Seoul, with a population of 10 million, has managed to cut its food waste from 3,300 tonnes a day in 2012 to 3,181 tonnes a day by 2014. The goal, said the Seoul Metropolitan Government, is to reach 2,318 tonnes a day by 2018.

To make residents feel the pinch, the city government has also raised prices of food waste bags by 30 per cent since the start of the year.

A commonly used 10-litre bag, for instance, now costs between 170 won and 800 won, with wealthier districts paying more.

Mapo, a mid-sized district in Seoul that is home to 390,000 people, has installed 189 RFID bins and is adding 450 more. Each bin costs 1.7 million won and can cater to 60 households, said Mr Yu Gwang Mo, an official from the Mapo district office's maintenance team.

He said this has been the most effective way to cut food waste, with some apartments halving trash output. "People used to buy a lot of food and throw away leftovers without much care. After realising they have to pay for how much they throw, they have started to control their food purchase," he said.

The only problem with the RFID bin system, he added, is that residents have complained of a stench from the bins during summer. His team is working on the problem and using ginkgo leaves, which have a neutralising effect, could be one solution.

Housewife Cho Sung Ja, 58, who lives in Mapo in a three-bedroom apartment with her husband and son, said she started using the RFID system two years ago.

"I think it's a good idea because people started to pay more attention to how much trash they throw and there's now less food waste and the trash bin area has become cleaner too," she said.

One company that has benefited from this food recycling trend is Smart Cara, a Korean manufacturer of food waste processors for home use. Its machines can break down food into a powder that can be used as fertiliser or fuel for open-fire cooking such as barbecuing.

CEO Choi Ho Sik said sales tripled from 1.2 billion won in 2013 to 3.6 billion won last year, and the company expects to hit 10 billion won by the end of this year. It now exports to 41 countries.

"Food waste disposal is every housewife's No. 1 headache," he added.

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Moving to South Korea from the US in 2012, English teacher Michelle Svensson was shocked to find that she had to separate her food waste and dump it in a centralised bin within her apartment compound.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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This case is made of flaxtic, which is a combination of recycled materials and flax straw.

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Why is the Pela Case a better option?

The Pela Case is made in Canada out of Flaxtic, a substitute for petroleum-based feedstock that is a combination of flax straw "waste", plant-based biopolymers, and recycled materials. It is BPA, phthalate, lead and cadmium free. This case is biodegradable! When you are finished using it you can place it in your compost bin. If you don't have one, Pela has a program where you can send it back to be recycled into more Pela products. During manufacturing, Pela reduces their foot-print by sourcing their needs from local businesses and using pre-exisiting facilities instead of new ones. 1% of their sales are donated to non-profit environmental organizations to help protect our planet. And finally, they use minimal and plastic-free packaging. Your case will arrive in a 100% recycled paper envelope that is compostable!

My old phone case had seen better days and it was time to replace it. I am quite the clumsy person always dropping my phone. Luckily, the Pela Case is durable and fits snug to the iPhone. The visible specs are flax shives that provide strength and natural shock absorption. It is lightweight and flexible but still has a high-quality feel. It is also smooth with a subtle grip-like texture, making it easy to slide in and out of pockets or bags without the fear of dropping it.

Pela has a variety of color options and engraving editions for iPhones and Androids. The case I purchased is part of their Aspirations Collection. I also have a Save the Waves Limited Edition which donated $5 to the organization.

Lastly, each case ordered comes with a delightful hand written note showing love for your support.

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The Eco-Friendly Phone Case by Pela - The Greener Girl

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The Pela Case is made in Canada out of Flaxtic, a substitute for petroleum-based feedstock that is a combination of flax straw "waste", plant-based biopolymers, and recycled materials. It is BPA, phthalate, lead and cadmium free. This case is biodegradable! When you are finished using it you can place it in your compost bin.

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This product allows you to charge your batteries, so that you don't have to throw any batteries away and you can reuse the batteries

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These shoes are made for people living in extreme poverty. They can change into five different sizes and are made from very durable materials.

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designed for children living in poverty, the shoe that grows can expand up to five sizes

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made of compressed rubber, antibacterial synthetic, and high grade, tactical velcro, the shoe that grows has no mechanical parts or gears to break.

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Sawyer's 0.1 Micron Absolute Hollow Fiber Membrane filters are small, portable, easy-to-use, reliable, inexpensive, and can last more than 10 years without needing to be replaced. Each Sawyer filter is certified for ABSOLUTE microns which means there is no pore size larger than 0.1 microns in size.

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This product would clean a dirty water so it would be drinkable. The person who would use will need to pump the water to make the water clean.

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At LIFESAVER we focus on systems that deliver clean drinking water as defined by the standards of the National Sanitation Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency.

LIFESAVER products are high performance water filters based on ultra filtration technology. This lets them quickly and thoroughly purify contaminated water to an adapted version of NSF Protocol 231, based on recommendations made by the EPA. LIFESAVER filters are effective against all classes of water-borne disease organisms - parasites, bacteria, viruses and cysts. Minimum removal standards are Log 3 (99.9%) for cysts, Log 4 (99.99%) for viruses and Log 6 (99.9999%) for bacteria. With this level of removal there's no need for chemical purification, which gives water an unpleasant taste.

LIFESAVER filtration products use air pressure to force water through the filter. The storage tank is a sealed unit which can be pressurised with a built-in hand pump, and this expels water through the cartridge and out the exit nozzle. Contamination is left behind in the filter - and because water is purified only when it's needed there's no chance of it being contaminated again.

Our focus is to ensure LIFESAVER® products deliver clean drinking water as specified by the microbiological requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation and The Environmental Protection Agency.

LIFESAVER® products are microbiological water filters which use ultra filtration technology to filter out viruses, bacteria, cysts and parasites from contaminated water sources. LIFESAVER® bottles meet an adaption of NSF Protocol 231 based on recommendations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). LIFESAVER® bottles filter bacteria to a minimum of Log 6 (99.9999%), Viruses to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%) and Cysts to a minimum of Log 3 (99.9%).

LIFESAVER® products are sealed units that are pressurised with a hand pump. This pressure forces water through the pores of the filter and out through the exit nozzle leaving microbiological contamination behind.

LIFESAVER's experimental set up and challenge of Lifesaver products is designed to evaluate the filters contaminant removal efficacy. Testing is based on a suitable adaption of NSF/ANSI P231. These units are tested with two different types of water to challenge the filtration capability beyond the standard use. All figures quoted are taken from the stressed challenge phase of the test imitating sewage contaminated water. This stressed test is designed to mimic the unsavoury water that users may have to drink in remote environments with un-developed sewage and waste infrastructure. Users need to know if their water filter still performs using high PH, low temperature turbid water.

LIFESAVER® products filter the following bacteria to a minimum of Log 6 (99.9999%), Viruses to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%) and Cysts to a minimum of Log 3 (99.9%).

LIFESAVER® technology is used by expedition companies, explorers, adventurers and preppers for producing clean water in the most unforgiving of environments - where clean water just can't be guaranteed. Used in the field by Rosie Stancer, Max Adventures and the British Exploring Society.

LIFEASVER products can be used in Remote environments, Desert, jungle, glacial environments, Urban environment tap water & Vehicle based expeditions
Learn more about Outdoors & Adventure uses for LIFESAVER products
Humanitaran beneficiaries

LIFESAVER® technology answers a global need for clean drinking water. Both for families and communities living without access to clean water and for in-the-field aid workers to use whilst operating in scare clean water areas. LIFESAVER® works directly with NGO's, charities and governments who deploy LIFESAVER® products through their emergency response efforts and planned programmes.

LIFESAVER is used in humanitarian aid for Household use & Emergency response
Learn more about the humanitarian aid uses for LIFESAVER products
LIFESAVER® technology has satisfied military requirements for large supplies of clean water in fast-moving operational environments. LIFESAVER® technology provides military personnel with a mobile, lightweight solution, particularly significant for soldiers operating deeper in the field beyond regular base supplies.
Learn more about the military aid uses for LIFESAVER products

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These products are made from biodegradable and reusable material, so that the plastic that would have been used to make disposable cups, straws, cutlery, plates etc would not end up polluting the ocean.

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Bambaw | Plastic-Free Products | Zero Waste Essentials

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Bambaw is your eco-friendly brand for zero-waste essentials. Check out our plastic-free alternatives such as bamboo straws, the safety razor, bamboo cutlery set or bamboo toothbrushes.

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This project helps hugely when it comes to reducing the quantity of pollution and waste in the ocean. It collects floating rubbish, debris and oil 24/7 and on average manages to get around 1.5kg of waste in a single day. It creates a flow of water that swirls into the bin, automatically bringing with it the pollution thats on the surface of the water. It is caught in a naturale fibre bag and then pumped up a tube to the marina

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The Seabin Project is a simple solution to our oceans pollution, cleaning one marina at a time.

The V5 Seabin unit is a floating debris interception device, a pollution-eating system, launches in the UK.

It's an automated marina rubbish bin that collects floating rubbish, debris and oil 24/7.

Designed to be installed in the water of marinas, yacht clubs, ports and any water body with a calm environment and services available. It is not suitable for open water bodies where boat traffic and large currents or waves may have an adverse effect on the performance of the Seabin.

Powered by a small submersible water pump underneath the Seabin which uses either 110V or 220V, is estimated at catching an estimated 1.5 Kgs of floating debris per day, weather and debris volumes depending.

This equates to over a half ton of debris per year for each Seabin. The Seabin is installed in a specific "Debris problem area" in the marina on a floating dock and then because of this strategic positioning, the wind and the currents bring the debris directly to the Seabin. The catch bag can hold up to 12Kgs of debris and it is advised that the Seabins are to be checked twice per day and the catch bag changed as needed.

A percentage of oil can be captured with simple oil absorption technology adapted custom for the Seabins catch bag. As the technology develops, the amount of oils the Seabins will capture will increase in parallel.

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The Seabin Project is a simple solution to our oceans pollution , cleaning one marina at a time. The V5 Seabin unit is a floating debris interception device, a pollution-eating system, launches in the UK. It's an automated marina rubbish bin that collects floating rubbish, debris and oil 24/7.

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This is a clean water filter which you can make at home, very easily. All you need is sand, charcoal and rocks. When you pour unclean water in it, the materials filter it to clean drinking or bathing water.

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This is Paper Packing Tape, paper packing tape is the same as any other tape but made out of 100% recycled contents, it is also completely biodegradable and recyclable.

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As a company whose main mission is to reduce waste and be as close to zero-waste as possible, we have spent a lot of time looking at eco-friendly packaging options.

Of course, we avoid plastic as much as possible, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. In this post, we'll cover some of the things we considered while selecting the packaging options for our products.

Packaging is big business, especially with so many companies (like us) partaking in e-commerce. The options for packing supplies are virtually endless and, yet, the sustainability and impact of different materials is very nuanced. It's difficult to wade through the sea of eco-myths surrounding packaging choices, as, with anything, there are pros and cons to using paper vs. plastic vs. bio-plastics.

For us, sustainability isn't just about a material's end-of-life/ where materials end up once they are consumed. We try to look at the whole life-cycle of a material when selecting packaging options. Some of the things we consider include: raw material extraction, renewable or non-renewable raw materials, manufacturing resource implications, and end-of-life options (recyclability/ biodegradability).

As we've shared before, plastic is a monumental concern for us. Not only is it estimated that over 8 million tonnes of plastic are being dumped into the ocean each year, but micro-particles of plastic have been found everywhere, from the deepest, most remote parts of the sea and beyond.

We don't fully understand the long-term ramifications of widespread plastic pollution and what it will ultimately do to our environment and our fellow earthlings, but we do know that plastic has negative consequences that have already been scientifically proven, from chemical leaching to killing marine life.

When looking at our packaging options, reducing, if not eliminating our reliance on plastic was paramount to us because of the issues outlined above, which barely scratch the surface of our 'plastic problem.'

With that in mind, we have sought out eco-friendly, or "green" packaging, that works with our products, and we seek to use as minimal packaging as possible.

Paper-based Packaging Materials

Because of the size of what we ship (primarily shampoo bars and conditioner bars, along with other smaller items, like our soaps and reusable facial rounds), we choose to primarily use paper packing products. Our bars are small, lightweight and fit very well in either rigid paper mailers (for smaller orders) or small cardboard boxes.

We recognize that paper has it's own issues and is far from perfect, so we have sourced recycled paper products to cut down on the impact of virgin paper manufacturing and distribution.

Paper Packing Tape

It was very important to us to source an eco-friendly tape option to secure our packages as we believe every little transition counts and adds up to a big difference.

Our paper packing tape features solvent-free adhesive and is SFI Certified (Sustainable Forestry Initiative). Our tape contains 100% total recycled content with 95% post-consumer recycled content. The tape core is recyclable with mixed papers.

Eco-friendly Packaging: Supply Chain Considerations

Not only does packaging come into play when businesses like ours ship to the consumer, it's also a consideration throughout the entire supply chain. As we continue to grow, we are working with our suppliers to cut down on any plastics used in our supply chain by requesting the use of paper tape and packing supplies.

Our goal is to eliminate plastic in our entire supply chain, but we still have some areas of improvement. We are working closely with our suppliers to educate and change their standard packaging practices to be more environmentally-friendly. It's a work in progress though, so when we receive packing materials that are plastic, we ensure we recycle or reuse and in some cases, we've changed suppliers if they aren't ready to make positive changes. (We are big fans of TerraCycle, as they can recycle almost anything, including packaging/ shipping materials!).

Final Thoughts: Striving for Zero-Waste

You can do your part to help us with the end-of-life of our packaging materials. Please ensure that you recycle, compost or reuse any clean kraft paper that comes with your order. Should there be residue on the paper, composting it is the way to go! We also hope that you reuse, recycle or compost (after removing the affixed shipping label) the cardboard boxes or rigid paper mailers.

We hope you enjoyed learning about how we package and ship our products. If you have any questions, reach out to us at: hello@unwrappedlife.com.

xx

Hayley

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Eco-friendly Packaging | Thoughts from an E-commerce Company Passionate about Zero-Waste

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As a company whose main mission is to reduce waste and be as close to zero-waste as possible, we have spent a lot of time looking at eco-friendly packaging options. Learn about what kind of plastic-free packaging you can expect to receive your Unwrapped Life products (like our shampoo bars and conditioner bars) in.