A new study published in Nature Communications came to the conclusion that organic farming is worse for the planet than conventional—a “misguided” conclusion that The Organic Center says uses “the same tired fallacies” as previous studies. An article in MIT Technology Review titled “Sorry—Organic Farming is Actually Worse for Climate...
B Lab released its Best For The Wold 2019 Honorees, including its Best For The World: Overall 2019 List, which honors the top 10% of Certified B Corps across all impact areas. These companies are described as "leading the way in the B Corp movement, showing others not only what’s...
Berlin, Germany—Germany will ban the use of the weedkiller glyphosate from the end of 2023 and limit its use before then, according to Reuters, which cited a statement from the Environment Ministry. Glyphosate is thought to be a carcinogen; a World Health Organization agency concluded in 2015 that it probably...
Wildfires continue to rage in the Amazon--Reuters reports that there have been 72,843 fires detected by Brazil’s space research center INPE so far this year, which is an 83% increase over the same period of 2018, and is the highest number since 2010. Ecovia Intelligence, a specialist research, consulting & training...
Burlington, VT—Sunsoil has joined 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of its annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. This makes Sunsoil the largest nationally-distributed CBD oil brand to partner with the group, and lets it continue its mission of supporting people, plants, and planet.
La Farge, WI—Organic Valley announced in a press release that the construction of three community solar projects is complete, making the co-op the largest food company in the world to be 100% renewably powered. Organic Valley set forth their commitment in 2017, and collaborated with OneEngergy Renewables and the Upper...
Monterey, CA—The 3rd annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS), taking place in Monterey on December 4-5, will feature six educational sessions designed to inform and engage organic growers, farmers and producers, and their service partners as well as supply chain partners. Industry leaders will address farm soil management, the impact of...
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ—Diana Food has been named runner-up in the Sustainable Ingredient category at the 2019 Sustainable Food Awards, according to a press release. Diana Food’s carrot juice powder was recognized as an innovative product that has a taste profile twice as intense as a more conventional product, allowing manufacturers...
Wayzata, MN—Cargill is launching BeefUp Sustainability, an initiative that will help it achieve a 30% greenhouse gas intensity reduction across its North American beef supply chain by 2030. The opt-in initiative is designed to engage a diverse set of stakeholders including producers, customers, and innovators, according to a press release.
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills released its annual Sustainability Report for Fiscal 2019. The company’s goals include zero hunger, responsible consumption and production, and climate action, three of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Highlights of the report include: The launch of a comprehensive zero waste program, which encompasses 12 facilities. The...
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