Happy Earth Day. This year's theme is Planet vs. Plastic, and the goal is to reduce plastic consumption by 60% by 2040. Recent research suggests that only 9 percent of plastics made worldwide have been recycled. Visit EarthDay.org for suggestions on reducing your plastic impact. The First Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. It was started by a U.S. Senator working with college students. The date was chosen because it fell after Spring break, before final exams, and the weather was nice enough to be outside. #EarthDay2024 #ReducePlasticConsumption #MondayMotivation Image Description A courtyard view of a modern library with large glass windows reveals an interior with a grand piano on a wooden stage in the multi-purpose room. There is a library section with books in the background. Outside, concrete benches form a circle around a large tree with lush green leaves.
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🌍 Our commitments towards a sustainable future How can we create floors, walls & finishes, while preserving our planet? The answer? Our "We Care, We Act" policy. Through this sustainable development policy, we have put in place a number of commitments to reduce our carbon impact by 2025. Focusing on 5 of our major daily actions: 1️⃣ The quest for zero carbon: We have been deploying solar panels on many of our factory sites. Our products travel the roads in natural gas trucks. Over 50% of products sold are manufactured locally on each continent. 2️⃣ Recycled content in our products: Nothing is lost, everything is transformed! We give materials a second life by incorporating recycled content into our new products. Our sample cards are recycled too! 3️⃣ Recycling target: We are working towards "zero waste" factories. With our "Second Life" and "ResiLoop" programs. Your old floors become tomorrow's raw materials. 4️⃣ Glue-Free installation products: Gerflor offers 30 product ranges that can be laid freely without adhesive. This means less glue, less CO² and more opportunities for re-use. 5️⃣ Biobased content: We are developing and researching more and more biobased ingredients that combine performance and respect for the environment. Because preserving the environment is one of our top priorities, we keep searching for solutions that promote sustainable development. For more information, download our CSR report here 👉https://lnkd.in/gmbndVc2 #Gerflor #GerflorBenelux #WeCareWeAct #SustainableFlooring
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Before the advent of plastics, humanity lived in perfect harmony with nature, and all waste was 100% recycled, right? Or not??? Look at the picture: it is Monte Testaccio, an artificial mountain in Rome. Spanning 1 kilometer in circumference and standing 35 meters high, this hill is made up entirely of... pottery shards. Shards of over 25 million (!) discarded amphorae. These amphorae, used for transporting olive oil or wine from rural Italy to Rome, were, in fact, single-use (!) containers that were broken and discarded after the products were consumed. Probably, ancient Romans were not that happy with these piles of shards near their homes. But did they try to ban… clay to avoid this single-use amphora packaging? Of course not! They used much simpler measures. Firstly, they made dumping the residual pottery waste in dedicated places like Monte Testaccio, and the punishment for violators was severe. Secondly, they utilized significant amounts of pottery shards as construction materials. The same should be done with plastic waste nowadays. We only need to use modern approaches and technologies. We need to make waste collection—any waste, not only plastic!—as simple as possible. Infrastructure should be extensive, and the incentives—positive or negative—for proper collection should be significant. This will allow all waste to go to waste bins, not to streets, woods, rivers, and oceans. Also, we need to promote advanced recycling techniques like #gasification, #pyrolysis, #solvolysis, and others. These methods dismantle waste into simpler structures: monomers, molecules, or even individual atoms. These can then be reassembled into new materials, such as sustainable fuels, chemicals, industrial gases, or electricity. It is much easier than changing people's habits back to the Stone Age. At least ancient Romans did not try to do this. #Sustainability #WastePollution #PlasticPollution #WasteCollection #WasteRecycling #Gasification, #Pyrolysis, #Solvolysis
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Today, the pervasive presence of plastic poses a dire threat to our environment. Despite being the architects of this crisis, we often deflect responsibility onto others, failing to proactively seek solutions. However, amidst this challenge emerges a beacon of hope: plastic bricks. These innovative constructs, comprising 90% plastic waste and concrete, offer a compelling remedy. Remarkably durable and impermeable to water, they surpass traditional bricks, presenting a sustainable alternative to concrete. Let's pave the way to a greener future with plastic bricks, fostering harmony between progress and environmental preservation. #SustainableSolutions #PlasticBricks #EnvironmentalInnovation
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Earth Day - Let's Celebrate #PlanetvsPlastics with Urbanjacks! This year's Earth Day theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," highlights the urgency of tackling plastic pollution's threat to our health and planet. With a UN treaty on plastics anticipated by year's end, there's no better time to consider more sustainable alternatives. It's time to shift from plastic to a more sustainable alternative: wood. Here's why switching to wood products in your everyday life can make a big difference: - Super Durable: Wood products are built to last, unlike their flimsy plastic counterparts. - Eco-Friendly: Wood is a natural, renewable resource, unlike plastic which can take centuries to decompose. - BPA-Free: Wood is naturally BPA-free, unlike some plastics that can leach harmful chemicals. - Uniquely Beautiful: Each wood piece has its character and charm, unlike mass-produced plastic items. - Timeless Appeal: Wood products age gracefully, developing a beautiful patina over time. - Unmatched Aesthetics: Wood brings a touch of warmth and sophistication to any space, unlike sterile plastic. At Urbanjacks, we offer not just premium lumber but also the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future. Using our products and services fosters a shift towards low-carbon economies, strengthens communities, improves landscapes, and minimizes global carbon footprints. Let's join hands this Earth Day and choose a planet-friendly path. Let’s switch to wood products, to Urbanjacks lumber, and experience the beauty and benefits of nature's bounty! Together, we can make a difference and create a more sustainable future for us and future generations. #EarthDay #PlanetVsPlastics #SustainableLiving #Woodworking #Urbanjacks #UrbanjacksLumber
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"Well it might be time to start, because what’s under your feet is actually one of the least recycled materials around..." Yet another proof of the real problem with carpets from the World Economic Forum: only 2% are recycled annually in the UK, 5% in the US, Europe is no better. 🔴 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝗸𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗢₂ 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. Imagine the impact this can have on business sites of several thousand square meters... We're here with an innovative solution to this environmental issue and to provide a specialized solution for all kinds of businesses owning carpet. Let's join forces to tackle this challenge. Together, we can turn the tide on carpet waste.
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🌍 Our green commitments for a sustainable future How can we create floors, walls & finishes, while preserving our planet? The answer? Our "We Care, We Act" policy. Through this sustainable development policy, we have put in place a number of commitments to reduce our carbon impact by 2025. Focus on 5 of our major daily actions: 1️⃣ The quest for zero carbon: We have been deployed solar panels on many sites of our factories. While our products travel the roads in natural gas lorries. Over 50% of sold products are manufactured locally on each continent. 2️⃣ Recycled content in our products: Nothing is lost, everything is transformed! We give materials a second life by incorporating recycled content into our new products. Our sample cards are recycled to! 3️⃣ Recycling target: We are working towards "zero waste" factories. With our "Second Life" program, your old floors become tomorrow's raw materials. 4️⃣ Non-glued installation products: Gerflor offers 30 product ranges that can be laid freely. This means less glue, less CO² and more opportunities for re-use. 5️⃣ Biobased content: We are developing and researching more and more biobased ingredients that combine performance and respect for the environment. Because preserving the environment is one of our concerns, We keep searching for solutions that promote sustainable development. For more information and download 👉 https://www.gerflor.com/ #Gerflor #WeCareWeAct #RSE #SustainableDevelopment #Commitment
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Earth Day may have just passed, but its message and themes are applicable every day. We’ve only got one planet to work with, so we need to be doing whatever we can to keep it lush and liveable! 2024’s Earth Day theme is Planet versus Plastics, as humanity’s recent plague of plastics have dealt blows to all sorts of environments and species, from the well known examples like turtles choking on straws to the microplastic menace, which threatens all levels of the food chain and is now being linked to a plethora of human and animal health issues like cancer and infertility. Right now, earthday.org is petitioning to demand a 60% reduction in all plastic production by 2040. Sign it to add your voice to the fight against plastic pollution, and eliminate plastics from your next project wherever possible by working with the GBC! Our interior designers and architects prioritize the use of sustainable materials and methods. We look for alternatives to conventional products so you don’t have to, making it all the more simple for you to go green! Visit the greenbuildingcenter.com to learn more about our environmentally friendly services, or besimplysustainable.com to check out the best in eco-friendly interior finish products!
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#EarthDay is near and dear to our heart here at Hall's Culligan. 🌎 The theme this year is "Planet vs. Plastics," and in case you haven't heard, it's wildly important. Plastic has declared an all out war with our planet, and it's imperative that we all do our part to reach EARTHDAY.ORG's target of a 60% global reduction in plastic by 2040. While we're proud to say that our products help to eliminate more than 40 billion single-use plastic bottles annually, there is always more work to be done! Here are some simple steps each of us can take to reach this ambitious, but necessary goal: 1. Switch to a re-usable water bottle or travel mug 🥤 2. Look for products packaged in glass✅, not plastic❌ 3. Trade out your typical plastic toothbrush for a composable version 🚰 For more eco-friendly switches, check out this article from Super Bee blog⤵ https://lnkd.in/e-Dsuwid 🚨Remember, our planet needs our help!🚨 Let's use this next year to make #everydayearthday! 🏔🌊🌻 #planetvsplastics #earthday2024 #doyoupart
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