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Survey finds 94% of Americans waste food at home

The survey found the top reason for throwing away food at home is that it’s past its expiration date.

November 26, 2018

About 94% of Americans admit to throwing food away at home, according to a new national survey by the American Dairy Association Mideast, Columbus, Ohio.

Rabobank: Global food price stability in 2019 threatened by trade wars, disease, El Niño

Ongoing geopolitical tension, the threat of El Niño weather system and diseases affecting livestock bring great uncertainty to the outlook for 2019.

November 20, 2018

A “melting pot” of risks, including U.S. trade war with China, disease and extreme weather will threaten global food price stability in 2019, according to research from Rabobank, The Netherlands.

Survey: More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months

Organizations identify greenhouse gas footprint reduction, energy cost savings, energy security and enhanced reputation as key drivers of investment.

November 15, 2018

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., unveiled the findings from its 2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey, revealing that U.S. organizations are planning to increase investments in smart building measures, including building controls and building systems integration at a greater rate than more traditional energy efficiency measures.

Sirna & Sons Produce’s new facility doubles cooling capacity, cuts carbon footprint

Sirna & Sons installed a 453-kilowatt solar-electric power system on the rooftop of the modern, 50,000-square-foot produce cooling, packing and distribution facility.

November 15, 2018

Sirna & Sons Produce opened the doors to its newly expanded, state-of-the-art cold storage and packing facility in Ravenna, Ohio.

USGBC launches LEED Zero to address net zero carbon operations in LEED green building projects

LEED Zero is open to all LEED projects certified under the BD+C, ID+C or O+M rating systems, or projects registered to pursue LEED O+M certification.

November 14, 2018

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., launched LEED Zero, a new program that will address net zero operations and resources in buildings.

USGBC, BRE Group partner to promote green construction

USGBC and BRE will highlight the role that buildings can play in improving environmental, economic and health outcomes and positively impact the quality of life.

November 14, 2018

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., and the BRE Group (BRE), UK, announced a partnership that will promote the expertise of both organizations and harness their combined industry insights to deliver a new industry approach to green building performance, solutions and benchmarking.

Farmland, American Farmland Trust partner to preserve, sustain American farmland

Farmland maintains a long-standing dedication to working farmers.

November 14, 2018

Farmland, Kansas City, Mo., partnered with American Farmland Trust (AFT), Washington, D.C., to preserve and sustain American farmland.

Half of survey respondents expect to make 60% of their projects green in next 3 years

The international market for green construction projects has grown significantly in the last 10 years.

November 13, 2018

Nearly half of survey respondents (more than 60%) expect to make a majority of their projects green by 2021, according to a report published by Dodge Data & Analytics, New York.

Field to Market, Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN announce new capability for farmers to quantify stewardship

The integration of Field to Market's sustainability metrics provides commodity crop producers and the supply chain with a seamless solution for assessing sustainability performance.

November 13, 2018

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, Washington, D.C., and Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN, Arden Hills, Minn., announced the forthcoming availability of Field to Market's sustainability metrics within the new Truterra Insights Engine from Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN.

Going solar? Here’s what to do next.

At the most basic level, companies must understand their plants’ energy consumption.

Melissa Hughes

November 12, 2018

Organic Valley walks readers through the process of installing solar technologies to aid in sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

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Survey finds 94% of Americans waste food at home

Rabobank: Global food price stability in 2019 threatened by trade wars, disease, El Niño

Survey: More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months

Sirna & Sons Produce’s new facility doubles cooling capacity, cuts carbon footprint

USGBC launches LEED Zero to address net zero carbon operations in LEED green building projects

USGBC, BRE Group partner to promote green construction

Farmland, American Farmland Trust partner to preserve, sustain American farmland

Half of survey respondents expect to make 60% of their projects green in next 3 years

Field to Market, Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN announce new capability for farmers to quantify stewardship

Going solar? Here’s what to do next.

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