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Why the private sector needs to invest in conservation agriculture right now

GreenBiz

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. Corporate Strategy. Food & Agriculture. Biodiversity.

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Why the private sector needs to invest in conservation agriculture right now

AGreenLiving

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.

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A beginner’s guide to foraging – Part 2: common edible weeds and wild plants

Low Impact

Ground elder can be a particularly difficult weed to eradicate from your garden, since it self-seeds readily, spreads under the soil, and will regrow from even the smallest root sections. They aim to make ethical the new normal. Ground Elder ( Aegopodium podagraria ). About the author.

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Reducing Food System Emissions, One Bite At A Time

Energy Innovation

Additional emissions result from tilling soils and applying fertilizers for agricultural production. Sequestration approaches such as agroforestry and low- or no-till agriculture also have significant co-benefits such as soil and water conservation. Food waste , by contrast, refers to loss of edible food due to consumer behavior, (e.g.,

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Green Business Bureau

It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. To this day, BP has still not recovered in value and has been branded a dirty oil company soiled in shame. To answer that question, let’s refer to the rules of sustainability. Why is greenwashing a problem? “As

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Green Business Bureau

It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. To this day, BP has still not recovered in value and has been branded a dirty oil company soiled in shame. To answer that question, let’s refer to the rules of sustainability. Why is greenwashing a problem? “As

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Refer to the EPA’s list of recognized labs and CBs which is organized by product category. Refer to the ENERGY STAR Licensed Professional Finder to locate an LP in your area. Refer to the WaterSense Accreditation and Licensed Certifying Bodies page. This ensures both safety for consumers and ethical treatment of animals alike.