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Study: Lab-grown meat’s promise for cutting climate warming depends on an energy revolution

A comparison of the greenhouse gases produced by lab-grown and farm-raised beef in the current energy system suggests that the benefits of reducing methane could be outweighed by increased CO2.
February 19, 2019
Over the long term, cultured meat production methods requiring large energy inputs could increase global warming more than some types of cattle farming if energy systems remain dependent on fossil fuels, according to what is said to be a first-of-its-kind study from the LEAP (Livestock, Environment and People) program at the Oxford Martin School, UK.
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Study: Oldest Americans most focused on reducing food waste

The majority of all Americans (88%) say they take steps to reduce food waste at home. This includes 94% of consumers age 55 and older and 81% of those under 30 years old.
February 15, 2019
The vast majority of Americans are paying attention to reducing food waste with the oldest being the most cognizant, according to a Food Literacy and Engagement Poll conducted by Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Mich.
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Living Greens Farm expands grow room for vertical plane aeroponic farming

Aeroponics is the practice of suspending a plant’s roots in the air and spraying them with a nutrient-rich solution instead of burying them in soil.
February 15, 2019
Living Greens Farm, a Faribault, Minn.-based vertical, indoor aeroponic farm that provides fresh salads, microgreens and herbs year-round, is set to become what is said to be the largest vertical plane aeroponic farm in the world.
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Study: Manufacturers cut 633M metric tons of CO2 from their supply chains in 2018

In 2018, 115 organizations wielding a combined purchasing power in excess of $3.3 trillion requested environmental information from 5,500-plus of their key suppliers.
February 8, 2019
With greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in supply chains on average 5.5 times those of company’s direct operations, a new report from CDP, New York, reveals a step-change in corporate awareness and action on environmental impacts within the supply chain in the last decade.
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Hy-Vee Flashfood app

Hy-Vee launches waste reduction app pilot program

Through the partnership, Hy-Vee customers can now purchase high-quality food items at a reduced price.
February 5, 2019
Hy-Vee, West Des Moines, Iowa, launched Flashfood, what is said to be the first and only mobile app that partners with grocers to help reduce food waste by allowing shoppers to browse and purchase food items approaching their “best before” date at significantly reduced prices.
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Report reveals Top 10 states for LEED green building in 2018

The Top 10 states for LEED are home to 128 million Americans, and together, include more than 468 million gross square feet of LEED-certified space.
February 4, 2019
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., released its annual list of Top 10 states for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
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Nestlé co-founds Future Food Initiative to advance science related to food trends, sustainability

The Future Food Initiative brings together Swiss academic and industrial partners leading in nutritional science and food technology.
February 4, 2019
Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va., launched the Future Food Initiative, a joint research program between Swiss universities and industrial partners that will support Nestlé in the development of trend-based, nutritious and sustainable food and beverage products.
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