The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

With a growing global population and increasing demand for protein, this practice has become a vital part of the world’s food production. This paradigm shift is primarily driven by a desire to cater to the increasing global demand for poultry products while ensuring environmental sustainability.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The farms we work with are seeing a huge spike in demand [for direct sales]," Dan Miller, CEO and founder of the crowdfunding platform Steward , told me when we spoke by phone in early April. But now they have to quickly switch their businesses to meet that demand." million certified organic acres, an increase of 9 percent over 2016.

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Business Green

APRIL 15, 2021

How Organic Valley is leading a growing trend designed to tackle Scope 3 emissions. Last year, Danone announced a partnership with rePlant Capital that would donate up to 40 per cent of its $50m impact fund to Danone's farming partners, with the goal of supporting the conversion to regenerative or organic farming methods.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Sustainable agriculture includes a variety of practices, such as using more environmentally friendly fertilizers and pesticides, conserving water, and reducing soil erosion. Sustainable agriculture can help to preserve our natural resources, like water and soil. What do critics of”organic farming” say? by the year 2050.

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Planet Pulse

APRIL 19, 2024

Earth observation (EO) data has revolutionized how governments, companies, and organizations understand the climate patterns, human activity, economies, and natural resources that matter most. Measurements of soil water content near Ahlen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

New product aims to meet one quarter of the UK demand by using waste streams from the paper industry. Currently working with 300 poultry farms and with a target of meeting one quarter of the UK demand, the product has been developed by Veolia’s organics team.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 15, 2021

Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy Jesse Klein Thu, 04/15/2021 – 00:45 Agriculture sustainability improvements have long-term positive outcomes both for the planet and the farmer’s wallet, but the upstart costs can be a preventative obstacle. This isn’t the first sustainability innovation from Organic Valley.

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Business Green

MARCH 20, 2023

The UK start-up manufactures biochar from woody biomass waste and compost for use as an agricultural soil enhancer, and hopes to sell the CO2 sequestered from the process in the form of credible and "ethical" offsets. It is a catalyst for helping to restore natural balances," explains Casely.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 6, 2020

soy, wheat, and corn farmers use cover crops, and only 25 percent have adopted crop rotation and conservation tillage practices, even though the country is losing more than 10 billion tons of soil each year as well as more than $50 billion in social and environmental benefits. Pull Quote.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

Organic Fabrics. A key goal in sustainable fashion is switching towards using natural and organic materials and fabrics when making clothing. Also, the fabrics assessed must have a little-to-no effect on farming, soil, natural habitats, greenhouse gas emissions, and water and microplastic pollution. Social Responsibility.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

We see customers demanding action on carbon emissions, investment firms structuring new green products and governments developing regulations to support the transition to a sustainable future. Its framework excludes areas such as plastics in the oceanic food chain and the loss of soil fertility. Nature takes root on the balance sheet.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. The circular economy concept is all about making better use of natural resources such as forests, soil, water, air, metals and minerals. David McGinty. Pull Quote.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Similar to carbon credits, these reef credits are sold by farmers or project developers to organizations and companies looking to offset their environmental footprints. GreenCollar’s new system creates a marketplace for "reef credits" aimed at mitigating those practices. Those sales help fund improved land management practices.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

On October 4, EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, and Greenpeace Global Mapping Hub organized a webinar on applications of satellite remote sensing and imagery analytics in farming, environmental monitoring, and social and environmental initiatives.

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Greenability Magazine

APRIL 13, 2021

Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin inspired more than 20-million Americans (10 percent of the population at the time) to gather at “teach-ins,” rallies and protests to demand cleaner air and water. Events are listed below by sponsoring organizations. Composting Food Waste & Trying To Stop It , Missouri Organic Recycling.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Luckily, there are many companies and people working to create new technologies and adopt innovative practices that increase the sustainability of agriculture while also meeting growing demand. Virginia has extensive experience with municipal and county governments, non-profit organizations and colleges.

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Low Impact

AUGUST 9, 2020

Natural organic reduction, a technique for turning human remains into “soft, beautiful soil” is being billed by its American developers, Recompose , as the greenest of green funerary practices. They are growing in popularity and demand, as the old joke goes, is likely to remain steady. Traditional wood, Madam?

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Cereal grasses use nitrogen that’s already in the soil — it comes from animal manure, as well as all the life churning in the dirt. Because otherwise you have to wait for the bacteria and for other processes in the soil to turn it into ammonium.”. That is true even if the soil isn’t nitrogen-poor.

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Energy Innovation

JUNE 3, 2024

Well managed agricultural land has also been shown to improve soil, water, and air quality in surrounding areas, as healthy soil increases absorption area for runoff water and plants absorb CO 2. Moreover, urban land is scarce and in high demand, making it expensive, and it is often not permitted for agricultural activities.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

When thinking about carbon offsets, organizations must choose certified and vetted options, as certification bodies enforce the rules of carbon offsetting, to maximize the effectiveness of offset schemes. Since these standards were developed, the demand for carbon offsets has increased over the years.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2022

For the major tech giants Salesforce , Lenovo , and Microsoft , sustainability lies at the core of these organizations. With this in mind, it’s important tech startups globally follow suit, to establish proactive and forward-thinking organizations. Servers in data centers need a cool environment, which demands energy.

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Econaur

APRIL 3, 2020

The recent awareness about composting the organic waste in decentralized manner has picked up the momentum. The organic waste is segregated Segregated waste is shredded to small size The shredded pile is then forcibly dried using electrical or oil heaters. Now try to analyse above steps this way – The organic waste is segregated.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The fine-grained charred biomass, which is produced by burning organic materials at high temperatures with limited oxygen, can also help restore degraded soil and boost crop growth, it added. Each tonne of Carbo Culture's "premium" biochar contains 3.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide in solid form, South Pole said.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2022

“Knowing these gaps and potential drivers can help to guide the development and implementation of best management practices, such as soil testing and specialized fertilizers that are better absorbed by crops.”.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The fine-grained charred biomass, which is produced by burning organic materials at high temperatures with limited oxygen, can also help restore degraded soil and boost crop growth, it added. Each tonne of Carbo Culture's "premium" biochar contains 3.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide in solid form, South Pole said.

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Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2023

Supermarket claims fava beans could help promote healthy soils and cut emissions by locking in soil carbon and replacing some of the soy used in animal feed. According to figures from trade body UK Fava, around 740,000 tonnes of the beans are harvested in the UK each year from around 170,00 hectares of lands.

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EDF + Business

JUNE 7, 2023

For example, recent studies indicate that farmers who adopt soil health practices are less likely to file prevent-plant crop insurance claims after heavy rainfall events. At the same time, 59% of ag lenders expect climate change-driven business opportunities, including increased demand for new financial products and services.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 23, 2022

Customers Are Demanding Sustainability. Now is the time for commercial and residential landscaping and lawn care companies to make the necessary changes in order to keep up with the demands of the next generation of consumers. Use Organic Fertilizer and Chemicals. Going Green is Good for Business.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

BusinessGreen takes a tour around Riverford Organic Farms to explore how the veg box firm is contending with worsening climate impacts. Overall, soil degradation was calculated in 2010 to cost the UK £1.2bn every year. The outlook is certainly worrying.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

The ever-increasing global population and the rise in environmental consciousness have created a demand for sustainable business practices. Without thoughtful management, organic waste can emit methane gas as they decompose. Farmland irrigation: The growth in global food demand is placing unprecedented pressure on water resources.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Through the lens of environmental stewardship and innovation, this journey will dissect the layers of organic materials that form the backbone of biomass energy, venturing beyond the surface to examine the environmental, economic, and social narratives that intertwine with the fabric of this energy form.

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Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 10, 2022

We need to replace synthetic fertilizers (while matching yields and price) with sustainable inputs, such as biologicals, biochar, manure, and other types of soil amendments. We need to build greater climate resilience (and disincentivize deforestation) by creating demand for diverse, low impact, and regeneratively-produced ingredients.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In response to the increased demands of processing the compostable materials, Republic Services spent the past three years building the Otay Compost Facility and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier in October. It is then returned to the neighborhoods and public spaces in the same community the materials came from.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

No-till and organic farming fall under the banner of regenerative agriculture, as well as the use of cover crops. All these methods work to improve the soil, reduce air and water pollution, cut emissions, and boost biodiversity. These big ag entities often link regenerative agriculture to carbon storage in the soil.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 17, 2021

Population growth is increasing demand for water consumption, putting severe strain on the country’s water resources. But demand for water is far outstripping supply, meaning America will face a looming water crisis in the near future. How Does Organic Farming Improve Irrigation Efficiency? Image Source. Image Source.

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Unsustainable

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Having recognised the pitfalls of intensive farming, Yunnan is encouraging organic cultivation as its coffee industry booms This is the second of Karoline Kan’s two-part series on coffee growing in the Mekong region. Recognising this, Yunnan is taking measures to promote organic coffee farming. Part one is available here.

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Low Impact

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Small-scale growers, selling via farmer-focussed supply chains, are better able to deliver public goods due better calibrated supply and demand and to customer understanding of issues such as seasonality, waste and packaging avoidance and trade-offs between crop damage and agrochemical use.

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