Plant burgers are way better for the planet than beef, but these 2 ingredients threaten tropical ecosystems
How plant-based meat's dependence on coconut and cacao could become a liability.
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June 7, 2023
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A Practical Guide to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
While it’s critical that governments and corporate leaders take action, we can’t wait for them to do the right thing. Our individual efforts can create a cascade of positive change that sends a powerful signal to these institutions. Here are some ways to make a difference. ... Continue Reading
It’s Time to Ban Paraquat, Farming’s Deadly Weedkiller
The vibrant food we eat is all thanks to farmworkers and the land. And yet, conventional agriculture—with its dependence on toxic chemicals—often comes at the expense of both. That’s why the Rainforest Alliance is campaigning to ban paraquat, one of the world’s most dangerous weedkillers. ... Continue Reading
European Parliament Vote on the CSDDD: Significant Improvements for the Rights of Smallholder Farmers
While there is still work to be done in the negotiation process, this parliamentary vote sets us on the right path toward a more responsible and sustainable business landscape.
Cocoa Planting is Destroying Protected Forests in West Africa, Study Finds
Global trade in chocolate, worth more than $1 trillion dollars a year, is leading to widespread deforestation in Ivory Coast and Ghana.
What Type of Tea Are You?
If you’re taking this, it’s probably because you like drinking tea. But have you ever wondered... which tea you would be yourself? Take this quiz to find out!... Continue Reading