Morristown, NJ—PLT Health Solutions, Inc., has received Carbonfree partner designation with Carbonfund.org Foundation, a global carbon reduction and offset organization. PLT announced in a press release that it has instituted a company-wide emissions reduction program to lower its environmental impact and become carbon neutral. Part of PLT's efforts: The company...
Portland, OR—A partnership launched by Fairtrade and Grow Ahead, a crowd-funding platform addressing local challenges of climate change, will work to deliver comprehensive climate mitigation solutions to smallholder farmers through targeted agroforestry efforts, according to a press release. “Small-scale farming communities are feeding the majority of the world with a...
IADSA has adopted Guiding Principles on Sustainability for the global food supplement sector, according to a press release. “Change will only come about with the involvement of a majority in the industry, and through the commitment of businesses large and small,” said Simon Pettman, IADSA Executive Director, in the press...
Washington, D.C.—The Biden administration has released a Build Back Better Framework, intended to “create millions of good-paying jobs, enable more Americans to join and remain in the labor force, spur long-term growth, reduce price pressures and set the United States on course to meet its clean energy ambitions.” This, according...
Monterey, CA—Organic fresh produce sales continue to outpace conventional produce growth, according to the Q3 2021 Organic Produce Performance Report released by Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners. The report found that sales increased by 3.4% over the same period last year, with a volume increase of 1.6% nearing...
A new climate preservation documentary is raising awareness about the climate crisis. INHABITANTS: An Indigenous Perspective follows five Native American tribes as they adapt to today's climate crisis by restoring their ancient relationships with the land. A press release from INHABIT Films points out that Native Americans had successfully stewarded and shaped...
White Plains, NY—Danone Institute North America, a nonprofit established by Danone North America, has announced the five winning teams of the “One Planet, One Health” initiative, a grant program intended to promote resilient and sustainable local food systems. Each team will receive $30,000 in grant funds to develop and execute...
Los Angeles, CA—The Fantastic Fungi Summit 2021 will take place on October 15-17, according to a press release. The free summit will include live virtual events and a pre-recorded series featuring experts in various fields of fungi. It will be hosted by Louie Schwartzberg, Director of the 2019 film Fantastic...
Ireland—Truly Grass Fed, producer of Irish dairy products and Glanbia Ireland, has joined 1% for the Planet and will donate one percent of its annual revenue to Slow Food USA. The Truly Grass Fed donation will support Slow Food USA’s mission of uniting the joy of food with the pursuit...
A study published in Nature Food has ranked foods by their dietary and environmental impact, looking to offer specific, actionable recommendations to help motivate people to change their behavior, according to a press release. Researchers from the University of Michigan evaluated more than 5,800 foods, ranking them by their nutritional...
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