Bio-sustainable hotels, why have they become so fashionable?
Nos encanta viajar. Tras la pandemia hemos visto cómo movernos de un lado a otro no solo es necesario, también nos ayuda con la forma de sentir que tenemos, con…
Patents filed by KWS are a threat to plant breeding in Europe
No Patents on Seeds! held a demonstration in December 6th at the KWS headquarters in Germany to coincide with the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting. The company has filed an increasing…
Empowerment project sees Nederburg grow its own lunch
Distell has embarked on an eco-friendly, water recyclable aquaponics project to grow a variety of vegetables and also farm fish, at its Nederburg Winery in Paarl. As a hub-and-spoke venture,…
Commission proposal on the certification of carbon removals leaves crucial questions unanswered
The Commission’s proposal on the certification of carbon removals touches on important aspects like the need for carbon farming to contribute to multiple sustainability objectives. However, it fails to propose…
Carbon cutting out of necessity, not virtue
Figures released by market research company Savanta reveal the UK’s approach to sustainability and climate change is being ‘re-shaped’ by the cost of living crisis, with CO2 reduction a mere…
From the ground up: Organic industry supports climate, sustainability
Organic is more than no pesticides, no GMOs; consumers must learn about its role in enhancing biodiversity, restoring soil health and capturing carbon. New Hope Network Read More
Stop Buying So Many New Clothes Or Face a Climate Disaster, Report Finds
Could you curb your clothing purchases to just five new items per year? A new report says that’s the magic number if we want to avoid a climate disaster. A…
Proposed E.U. Rule Could Reduce Plastic Waste Emissions By 43 Million Tons
The European Commission is proposing a bloc-wide plan for tackling plastic waste that could reduce emissions and save resources. Could the E.U. ban plastic? It’s possible with the proposed rules…
Brooks Wallin “We imagine the future wherein agriculture becomes mainly organic”
Brooks Wallin (1956, France), who has been working in organics since 1999, is President of Organic Stories SAS, a Perpignan-based manufacturer and marketer of premium organic food products. Organic Stories…
10 Terrifying Facts About Microplastics
Microplastics are all around us. But you probably don’t even realize just how prevalent they are. Here are 10 facts you need to know about these fossil fuel-based tiny particles.…