Plastic Straws on the Chopping Block: Why Countries Are Banning Them
In recent years, there has been a growing global movement towards sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. One prominent symbol of this movement is the plastic straw ban, which has gained significant attention and support from individuals, businesses, and governments.
Regenerative agriculture: transforming farming toward sustainability
Regenerative agriculture is a sustainable approach to farming that focuses on greater harmony between agricultural production, ecosystems, and the climate. An Ivey research project led by Dr. Jury Gualandris – Towards a Climate-Smart Food System – is exploring how Canada can...
Greening the desert through regenerative farming
We should take our lead from the regenerative farmers who have started reversing soil damage by understanding exactly what’s needed for each complex landscape and ecosystem under their guardianship.
There’s an old saying among conservationists and traditionalists in farming and other rural industries that suggests...
6 Sustainable Food Packaging Companies to Support
Food retailers and restaurants offering takeaway and delivery services continue to pile on food packaging waste. The situation is becoming unsustainable: of all plastics produced worldwide today, nearly 40% is used to pack food and drinks. While consumers are often the ones blamed for not...
7 Food & Beverage Brands Positively Impacting Our Planet And Health
Consumers continue to expand their awareness of the impact their food and beverage choices have on both their own bodies and our planet. Food and beverage companies are responding to this trend by reformulating their products to incorporate healthier and more sustainable ingredients. This includes...
6 Health Benefits of Kombucha You Should Know About, According to Dieticians
As far as drinks that have transcended hipster status go, kombucha is right up there with green juice and
Certified organic market sees record sales in 2023
WASHINGTON — The US certified organic market reached a record $69.7 billion in sales in 2023, according to data from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Sales in the category rose 3.4% compared to 2022, driven primarily by pricing actions within the market.
“It is encouraging to see that...
The Forward Movement of Organic and Agroecological Farming
When Antony John first started growing organic produce on a quarter acre of land for restaurants near his farm in Stratford, Ontario, he met with the perplexed reactions of loan officers at the bank. “They were willing to lend us money, but you had to prove yourself to them...
Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost?
The USDA will soon decide if synthetic, biodegradable food packaging and service ware should be allowed as a feedstock in certified organic compost.
Steve Ela is an organic fruit grower in western Colorado who relies on compost to nourish his heirloom tomato crop each year. He plants nitrogen-rich...
Coca-Cola is the largest known contributor of branded plastic waste, global study finds
Fifty-six brands led by The Coca-Cola Company are responsible for more than half of the plastic pollution found across the globe, according to a new