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"Sustainable Agriculture Practices" News Archive
Ugandan Business Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts
TEXFAD, a Ugandan startup focused on waste management, is transforming decapitated banana stems, typically considered agricultural waste, into valuable resources.
|January 29th, 2024|11:01 AM
Climate, Nature, and Biodiversity: How Businesses Are Adapting to Regulatory Pressure
The forthcoming two-day Innovation Forum conference will delve into the critical sustainability challenges in commodity supply chains, focusing on navigating evolving legislation and its practical implications for farmers, forests, biodiversity, and nature.
|September 6th, 2023|11:25 AM
A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The EU's adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) template ensures smooth compatibility with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), streamlining reporting processes and fostering harmonization, thereby addressing challenges arising from heightened reporting requirements.
|February 2nd, 2024|2:29 PM
The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, Set to Ignite Change in 2023
The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, set for 8-9 November 2023 at the Koelnmesse, aim to amplify their impact by promoting the circular economy and sustainability in the industry.
|October 18th, 2023|12:28 PM
Basketball Legend Seeks USDA's Help to Transform Family Farm Into a Sustainable Agricultural Enterprise
Sampson and other Blakey descendants formed an LLC to restore the family farm and develop it into an agritourism destination for educational purposes.
|June 3rd, 2024|11:55 AM
The Significance of Green Manufacturing Processes: A Sustainable Revolution
The Greener Manufacturing Show is the ultimate destination for companies seeking to transition to greener, more sustainable manufacturing processes where attendees gain access to the latest innovations and technologies to manufacture products from more sustainable materials, eliminate toxic chemicals, and embrace the circular economy.
|October 25th, 2023|12:19 PM
Carbon Reforestation Restores Family-owned Forestland
The Climate Trust funds and completes the reforestation of 1,222 acres destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Florida's panhandle, showcasing the use of carbon-based finance for restoring family-owned forests.
|April 30th, 2024|11:03 AM
CommonShare: Pioneering a Protocol Revolution for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chains
Common Share is an influential initiative aiming to establish a universal protocol for responsible and sustainable supply chains, empowering standard owners and promoting data normalization.
|May 29th, 2023|1:58 PM
Could Traceability Be the New Trend in the Fashion Industry?
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools are currently being utilized by approximately 100 multinational companies, including renowned brands such as Lacoste, Supima, and Primark.
|July 25th, 2023|8:54 AM
Navigating the Current Issues Facing the Food Industry with Ecovia Intelligence
The food industry faces challenges in achieving sustainability, including inconsistent eco-labeling, greenwashing, and complex supply chains, which will be addressed in Ecovia Intelligence's event on standardization, independent certification, and enhanced traceability systems.
|May 31st, 2023|12:34 PM
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GreenBlue’s SPC Engage 2023: A Deep Dive into Retailers' Sustainable Commitments
Join SPC Engage 2023 on December 6th - 7th for a transformative deep-dive into retailers' sustainability efforts, where attendees will explore how SPC’s Pillars drive tangible change in sustainable packaging for retailers navigating diverse challenges.
|November 30th, 2023|12:44 PM
Leveraging Supply Chain Mapping for Sustainable Operations: Prioritizing Risks and Opportunities
CommonShare's platform revolutionizes supply chain visibility by streamlining compliance and facilitating efficient supply chain tracing, ensuring accurate mapping of detained goods' journeys and enabling companies to streamline compliance efforts.
|March 13th, 2024|2:48 PM
Food & Agriculture
Cocoa, Coffee, and Corn at Risk – How Climate Change is Reshaping Food Supply
Climate change is putting cocoa, coffee, and corn at risk, causing supply shortages and price volatility. Discover how businesses are securing their supply chains and investing in sustainability.
|March 14th, 2025|11:56 AM