Nespresso Plants 200,000 trees in Ethiopia and Guatemala

Mon, 08/31/2015 - 11:00

A total of 200 000 trees have been planted by Nespresso and partner Pur Projet in Ethiopia and Guatemala since the beginning of the year to benefit over 600 local coffee farmers.

British Milk Industry in Crisis

Fri, 08/21/2015 - 09:00

Farmers unions believe the milk industry is in crisis and that a solution is urgently needed to the way food is sold in Britain. This August, there have been nationwide protests by dairy and livestock farmers who claim they are facing "financial devastation" because of falling lamb and milk prices

3rd Party Pitfalls and Learning From Them. When You Grow You Must Consider Your Risk

Thu, 08/20/2015 - 16:00

Tianjin Blast Has the World's Attention

Thu, 08/20/2015 - 13:30

US Court of Appeals Decision on US SEC Conflict Minerals Regulation

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 21:15

Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit reaffirmed its April 2014 decision regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Conflict Minerals Rule: the requirement to describe products as having “not been found to be DRC conflict Free” violates the First Amendment.

Lighting Up Employee Wellbeing

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 10:55

For a better, healthier and more sustainable world, it is important to understand that the type, pattern and quality of lighting in buildings is key.

World Reeling From Tianjin Explosion

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 07:00

Americans Seek Fair Trade Certified™ Produce; Imports Jump 26%

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 09:00

In light of recent farm worker issues in Mexico, imports of Fair Trade Certified produce jump 26%.

Carnival Corporation & plc Recognized for Environmental Practices with Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce's 'Sustainable Business Award'

Mon, 08/24/2015 - 11:15

August 24, 2015 /3BL Media/ - Miami-based Carnival Corporation & plc was presented with the Sustainable Business Award by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce during the organization's quarterly meeting held on board the Carnival Victory at PortMiami.

The award recognizes Carnival Corporation & plc and its 10 worldwide brands for their leadership role in developing innovative environmental initiatives. These include the company's recent announcement to construct four new ships featuring a revolutionary "green cruising design" powered by cleaner-burning liquefied natural gas, as well as the introduction of exhaust gas cleaning technology - or "scrubbers" - designed to dramatically reduce air emissions.

John Dewar & Sons Helps Power Thousands of Scottish Homes

Tue, 08/25/2015 - 07:05