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Clean label is a broad concept without a clear definition, but holistically, it’s about simplicity, clarity, and transparency ...

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"Consumer Caring Scheme" (the Scheme) acknowledges local companies that are committed to "consumer-centric" approach in ...

"The key design drivers included the use of only locally sourced natural materials requiring minimal processing, simple 'low-tech' construction techniques enabling community engagement and de ...

Norlite mulls fueling kilns with natural gas instead of toxic materials Incineration operations at Cohoes facility were halted in March 2024 over concerns about its burning hazardous waste to fuel ...

Artists like her use what’s available: wood ash from pizza ovens, post-consumer plastics, soil and natural fibers such as sheep’s wool from farms. “The materials hold history in them,” Winship ...

The textures and physical properties of waste and natural materials vary by the season, source or weather, making them more time-consuming to work with. Often, sustainable art is impermanent, and ...

The vanilla in Fat Marshmallow is sourced from Singing Dog Vanilla in Phoenixville. Vellum St. also works with Bottle Underground in South Philly to secure upcycled glass for 80% of their product pack ...

Probably not -- unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this material has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly alternative for plastic.

Transparent wood, made by modifying wood’s natural structure, has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. But wood’s biodegradability is often sacrificed in the process.