All Sustainability articles – Page 268
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ArticleDole to present sustainable solutions
Multinational to exhibit programmes aimed at reducing group's environmental footprint at Fruit Logistica 2010
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On-farm wind projection made
An environmental expert has boldy stated that “every farm in the UK will have a wind turbine in five years’ time”.
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ArticleResearch into winter chill needed
UK’s East Malling Research says greater understanding of winter chill factor is needed to adapt production to climate change
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Food firms can lift landfill tax burden
Most food companies have modernised their working practices in recent years and become more environmentally responsible, but increases in landfill tax mean many can still make major cost savings by introducing new recycling procedures, according to workplace equipment provider Slingsby.
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ArticleChiquita handed sustainability award
2009 Circle of Excellence Award presented to US multinational for innovative approach to environmental sustainability
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ArticleMunich airport releases sustainability report
Operating company FMG unveils document highlighting airport's concept for a sustainable business policy
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ArticleCouncil proposes carbon system
A new Vessel Efficiency System for cutting carbon emissions has been put forward by the World Shipping Council and its members
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ArticlePragmatism to shape shopper behaviour
A more common sense, old-fashioned approach to everyday lifestyle choices will define US consumer purchasing habits in 2010
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ArticleSavéol calls for cogeneration
French tomato cooperative Savéol is demanding state action to facilitate the use of cogeneration in Brittany
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ArticleFlorida calls for disaster declaration
Florida governor Charlie Crist has written to the USDA asking it to declare an agricultural disaster following the recent state-wide freeze
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ArticleCompanies show suport for Haiti
Organisations band together to help raise funds for the Haiti relief effort following last week's devastating earthquake
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ArticleMindanao must endure El Niño
Fruit growers in the Philippines’ have been told to build up infrastructure to deal with El Niño events
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Logistics carbon benchmark arrives
A brand-new voluntary scheme led by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) will benchmark the logistics sector’s carbon footprint, giving policy-makers a reliable evidence base for future carbon reduction strategies.
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ArticleFirst ever 'zero km' law passed in Italy
Producers hail breakthrough as authorities in the Italian region of Veneto set out their definition of local produce
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ArticleUK shoppers keen on carbon labelling
Report by Northumbria University finds that the majority of consumers want more information on the carbon footprint of food products
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ArticleBig chill threatens Florida citrus crop
A severe cold snap across large parts of the country has left Florida citrus growers fearing for the welfare of their crops
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ArticleScottish green drive encouraged
Scottish Water Horizons is encouraging the food industry to make a fresh start in 2010 by recycling food waste, helping to cut costs and divert food from landfill.
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ArticleAustralia researches climate change
Horticulture body Growcom is planning two new research projects focusing on the effects of climate change on Australia's fruit sector
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Environment charges cause consternation
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is lobbying against price hikes for new environmental permits being proposed by the Environment Agency which could severely affect growers involved in on-farm composting, as well as those spreading materials such as compost on their land.
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FPC welcomes Oxfam sustainability report
The Fair Miles report produced by Oxfam and the International Institute for Environment and Development has been welcomed as a step towards encouraging UK consumers to consume a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, irrespective of their country of origin, and to be reassured that their food choices are ethical ...