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Sustainable Fishing Methods to Fish More Responsibly

The Environmental Blog

Picture: James Wheeler Many people describe fishing as a hobby and a way to get out in nature and enjoy everything it has to offer, while others head to the water in a commercial capacity to ensure restaurants and grocery stores have plenty to sell their seafood-loving customers.

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Plastic Pollution’s Impact on Marine Life and Our Role in Conservation

The Environmental Blog

Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. This contamination poses a risk to human health as well, as we consume these seafood sources. Improper waste management allows plastic waste to leak from landfills and enter waterways.

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New Food Index Reveals ‘High Risk’ Meat & Fish Stocks Worth $152bn inc McDonalds, KFC Suppliers

AFN Sustainable Protein

trillion aiming to educate on the investment risks behind factory farming that was founded by private equity group Coller Capital’s chief investment officer Jeremy Coller. Lerøy Seafood Group ASA. Grieg Seafood ASA. The companies in the food index are assessed on eight risk factors, each with underlying KPIs. New Zealand.

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New Food Index Reveals ‘High Risk’ Meat & Fish Stocks Worth $152bn inc McDonalds, KFC Suppliers

AFN Sustainable Protein

trillion aiming to educate on the investment risks behind factory farming that was founded by private equity group Coller Capital’s chief investment officer Jeremy Coller. Lerøy Seafood Group ASA. Grieg Seafood ASA. The companies in the food index are assessed on eight risk factors, each with underlying KPIs. New Zealand.

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September is Coastal Cleanup Month with a new look for 2020

AGreenLiving

This comes full circle as seafood that may contain microplastics lands onto our dinner plates. In addition to waste removal, a secondary goal is to educate communities about the hazards of ocean pollution and share the importance of marine life and aquatic biodiversity.

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Sustainable Food Management Checklist: Getting Started Guide for the Office Cafeteria

Green Business Bureau

Sustainable food management is a systematic approach that concentrates on reducing wasted food, supporting local communities and employees, and mitigating the environmental impact of operations over the complete life cycle of food items. Our food supply chain wastes food and resources. In the U.S., Check out this guide by the U.S.

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Take a trip to explore natural beauty on the San Juan Islands

AGreenLiving

We got a lavender education and saw the distilling process in action. Since the islands are known for seafood, I was drawn to the crabby tacos made with vegan crabby cakes. They reuse rainwater, supply extremely lightweight towels and sheets to save on laundry energy and stock refillable bath amenity dispensers to cut down on waste.