Tainted food, plastic pollution, global warming and climate change—these are a number of the top concerns women have as consumers and investors, according to a study released by USAID Green Invest Asia and Moxie Future. Read the full article here.
Posted on Eco-Business.
Published by USAID.
The plants, animals, and micro-organisms that are the bedrock of food production are in decline, according to a UN study. If these critical species are lost, it “places the future of our food system under severe threat”.
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Written by: Matt McGrath
Khalifa University, Etihad Airways, Boeing, ADNOC, Safran, GE and BAUER Resources celebrate a major milestone in developing a comprehensive sustainable aviation fuel value chain.
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Credits to Travel Daily News. Written by: Theodore Koumelis.
Give it a couple of years and let’s hope all supermarkets will follow. Who can say no to a 300% sales increase? Fingers crossed for nude shopping!
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Posted by NZ Herald.
The 100% on-line Festival offers free access to 15 documentaries which tackle various environmental themes such as climate, food, agriculture, over-consumption and deforestation.
If you are interested in gaining awareness on these issues read more about this festival here.
Published by Greenpeace.
According to FAO, every year, roughly one-third of all the food produced for human consumption gets lost or wasted. But what if we could find ways to magically turn food waste back into perfectly edible food?
If you are interested in knowing more about this innovative creation, read the full article here.
Written by Davide Banis for Kinder World.
By creating an effective CSR strategy, you will not only be helping your company succeed but you will also be supporting the greater community in which it operates. Here are some of the many tips for creating an effective CSR strategy for your company:
If you choose to support a specific cause, make sure that it is important that the cause resonates to all your team (both employees and clients) so they can devote themselves to it. For example, if your company makes cookies, an appropriate CSR cause could be to advocate for sustainable palm oil, as it has a direct link.
To gain further knowledge on this topic read this article.
Set realistic objectives, even if they seem small, rather than lofty over the top targets that will never be achieved. Build your goals on current resources rather than big-picture dreams. Remember you will have to measure them later so don’t load yourself with a huge baggage you can’t support.
Consistency is one of the keys for a good CSR strategy; be sure that all departments are fully engaged. Once you have managed to create a credible approach, don’t forget to monitor and measure its impact.
Partner with an NGO that is working directly with your cause. This organization can help guide your publicity surrounding your CSR efforts, and can ensure that your efforts are recognized.
Organizations such as Charity Watch, BBB Wise Alliance and Charity Navigator can help you with the selection.
If employees are fully engaged, they will be more receptive to the company’s values. It is important that all departments are aware of your organisation’s CSR strategy in order to help execute it. If you have doubts on how to increase your employees engagement read our article on how to “Boost your Green Team”.
Again, it’s all about engagement. Tell your costumers about your CSR efforts. Moderns consumers will reward companies that are socially and environmentally aware. Having and promoting a CSR strategy will earn you a competitive advantage over your competition.
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Get a baseline, then measure your impact and monitor any change over time. Although it can get challenging, it’s easier to ask for help if you have data to bolster your case. Here you have some tips that may help you reach this goal.
As most companies are now aware of the advantages of having a CSR program, unfortunately some are exploiting CSR for inauthentic purposes. This has caused serious concerns to customers that are now less naïve to these issues. Obtaining certification is a great way to ensure to your customers that you are not joking on this matter.
To gain knowledge on whether you are recycling the right way, read the full article here.
By Livia Albeck-Ripka for New York Times.
Their research on fuel efficiency could help existing clean energy technologies run more efficiently.
To read more on how this innovative system can alter the clean energy sector press here.
By Jun Li, Yangying Zhu, Wei Chen, Zhiyi Lu, Jinwei Xu, Allen Pei, Yucan Peng, Xueli Zheng, Zewen Zhang, Steven Chu and Yi Cui for Joule Journal
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“Cockroaches are a bio-technological pathway for the converting and processing of kitchen waste,” said Liu Yusheng, president of Shandong Insect Industry Association.
Cockroaches are also a good source of protein for pigs and other livestock. “It’s like turning trash into resources,” said Shandong Qiaobin chairwoman Li Hongyi.
Read the full article here to find out the full benefits of “Essence of Cockroach”. This may just change your mind about these much-despised little creatures.
By Ryan Woo, Thomas Seun for Reuters
