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Growing Food in the Dark

Enterra Insights

However, a team of scientists from UC Riverside and the University of Delaware could help humanity gain a new appreciation for the term “in the dark” through their development of a way to grow food in total darkness — and they’re not just talking about mushrooms! ” Why it matters. What are the drawbacks?

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How Shippers Use Carbon Emissions Shipment Data to Reduce Total Carbon Footprint

Intelligent Audit

To gain a better understanding of your emissions, you can track three types : Scope 1: These are emissions your company directly causes through assets and resources. They include energy sources your company purchased for its use, such as electric car refueling, electricity for the building, and similar types. You must report these.

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Sustainable Forestry: Can We Get It Right?

EcoVadis

Deforestation for palm oil plantations in Indonesia averages to about 300,000 hectares (about half the size of Delaware) each year. Corporate Commitments to Zero Deforestation and Responsible Sourcing. million tons in 1995 to 62.6 million tons in 2015). Naushad Toolsee, CSR Analyst at EcoVadis.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

And if most of your production happens in FL, you may choose to divert sourcing to your secondary facility, say in New Jersey, during heavy produce shipping season months to avoid the heightened costs. The Golden State is an invaluable resource to the domestic food supply chain. You may need to pay more to attract capacity. California.