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Innovation

An archive of information about innovation available on the Rainforest Alliance website.

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Media Coverage

World Wide Waste: Turning Used Banana Stems into Hair Extensions and Fabric

Published on February 19, 2021 | Business Insider

The African country of Uganda is one of the world’s largest consumers of bananas. But for every ton of the fruit, plantations leave behind two tons of refuse. TexFad transforms them into tough fiber that can be woven into rugs, place mats, and even hair extensions.

Topics: BananasCommunity forestryInnovationLivelihoodsUganda

coffee farmers in Mexico

Using LandScale to Power Broadscale Sustainability in Mexico’s Key Coffee Region

Landscale is a tool to help your company assess and communicate sustainability impact at landscape scale. A pilot with Olam International and the Rainforest Alliance in Mexico shows how companies can apply and benefit from Landscale’s framework for assessment, verification, and reporting. [Read more...]

Published on January 15, 2021

Topics: CoffeeInnovationSustainable Farming

Farmer with a cocoa tree.

The Living Income Module Project: Bridging the Gap for Cocoa Farmers

At the Rainforest Alliance, we believe in a shared responsibility approach that encourages companies to do their part in ensuring a living income for farmers. This is the basis of our brand-new pilot, the Living Income Module project. [Read more...]

Published on December 9, 2020

Topics: CocoaInnovationLiving incomePartner companiesResponsible sourcing

UN Environment Programme
Media Coverage

Crop Certification: Going green unlocks global markets for farmers

Published on November 26, 2020 | UN Environment Programme

Taking a landscape approach, which seeks to balance competing land use demands in a way that is best for human wellbeing and the environment.

Topics: ClimateCocoaGhanaInnovationSmallholder FarmersSustainability standardsTea

Treehugger
Media Coverage

Bananas Are Fighting a Pandemic of Their Own

Published on November 24, 2020 | Treehugger

While the Rainforest Alliance does not expect producers to become organic, Leonie Haakshorst, its sector lead for banana and fruit, told Treehugger that RA always strives to limit the use of hazardous pesticides.

Topics: BananasClimate-smart agricultureInnovationSustainability standards

2020 FSC Leadership Award

2020 FSC Leadership Award Recognizes Our Work Toward Sustainable Forest Management

We’re pleased to announce that the Appalachian Woods Alliance—our coalition with private woodland landowners and forest product companies—has received the 2020 FSC Leadership Award! This award recognizes our commitment to responsible forest management and excellence in the use of FSC certified products. [Read more...]

Published on November 12, 2020

Topics: Forest ProductsForest Stewardship Council (FSC)InnovationNon-Timber Forest ProductsTailored Supply Chain Services

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