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Growing Green Awards: The people behind the produce
Posted by ErkSat 3 days ago in Energy
The food producers honored by NRDC's Growing Green Awards are pioneers in the ways they produce food that nourishes our families and restores our water, air, and soil at the same time. ... [Read More]
 
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Brewing a greener cuppa joe at Starbucks and Thanksgiving Coffee
Posted by ErkSat 3 days ago in Energy
Despite the many differences between the Fortune 500 coffee retailer and the family-owned artisan roaster based in Mendocino, Calif., the two companies are committed to working with growers to source ... [Read More]
 
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Does Fair Trade USA's expansion plan threaten its purpose?
Posted by ErkSat 6 days ago in Energy
In a move to grow the market for Fair Trade products, the longtime head of Fair Trade USA proposes to allow much bigger coffee growers into the certification -- a move that some say runs contrary to t... [Read More]
 
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The organic farming debate is about more than just yields
Posted by ErkSat 7 days ago in Energy
When it comes to organic foods' benefits, there's more to consider than just yields, but as demand for food increases on a planet with limited resources, it's also an important topic to co... [Read More]
 
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Why organic food isn't as green as you think
Posted by ErkSat 12 days ago in Energy
Proponents of organic foods have the fervor of faith in their belief in the benefits of organics, but if we want to truly understand organic agriculture's impacts on the planet and on our health, ... [Read More]
 
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Picarro heads to the supermarket to analyze nature's barcode
Posted by ErkSat 14 days ago in Energy
Picarro believes its nifty, mobile analyzers have a bright future in new markets, including organic food. ... [Read More]
 
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The business case for composting from Whole Foods, MGM & BofA
Posted by ErkSat 31 days ago in Energy
At the Sustainable Operations Summit this week in New York City, leaders from companies in widely different industries shared their secrets of successful composting, and how to cut costs while not was... [Read More]
 
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How Nestlé got a GRI A+ for its Creating Shared Value report
Posted by ErkSat 34 days ago in Energy
Janet Voute, vice president and global head of public affairs at Nestle, discusses the experience of issuing the first ever global sustainability report to meet the Global Reporting Initiative's A... [Read More]
 
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Walmart creeps forward on its sustainability goals
Posted by ErkSat 35 days ago in Energy
Walmart is making progress on its sustainability goals, but it still has a long way to go. ... [Read More]
 
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Walmart creeps forward on its sustainabilty goals
Posted by ErkSat 35 days ago in Energy
Walmart is making progress on its sustainability goals, but it still has a long way to go. ... [Read More]
 
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Sowing seeds, reaping energy with Harvest Power
Posted by ErkSat 43 days ago in Energy
Paul Sellew, the CEO of the company that turns food and agricultural leftovers into energy, talks about community-building, the importance of organics management in renewable energy, and why compost a... [Read More]