The number of hardships cacao growers experience can’t be understated. Many aspects, social, economic and environmental, can and do affect the production of the sought-after crop, but shade-grown techniques do promote longevity and resilience, overall, for the industry and the consumers that purchase any chocolate product across the globe. With Halloween approaching, and this first …
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The modern roots of the term and the three pillars The roots of sustainability, in the modern sense of the term, come from actions in the 1980s by the World Commission on Environment and Development, which was sponsored by the United Nations. In 1987, the WCED, also known as the Brundtland Commission, released a major …
The supply of food products is vital for business and industry. But certain practices protect the economic, environmental and social wheels that the industry affects. “Regenrative farming” encompasses many of the practices that ensure things like food security, an important point when considering the economic side of things. The practices are also known to positively …
The advent of sustainable thinking can also include thoughts on how to incorporate sustainability into corporate events. Several ways exist in reducing carbon emissions for corporate gatherings, including conferences or new product launches, just as examples. Some simple solutions to increasing sustainability are available by focusing on supply chain, venue and transportation options. 1. Supply …
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Simple choices can be made to make lunchtime for employees and employers a more sustainable affair. Thinking sustainably has different levels of difficulty, but a few tactics can get someone started on the path to a better carbon footprint. Sustainability starter lunch kit 1. Identify local food Two scenarios can play out when seeking local …
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Corporate campus gardens are a good initiative for corporations and businesses of all sizes. The benefits of taking on the task of building a corporate garden can be vast and bountiful, including for employees and company image. 1. Team building Employees from every part of a company can come together and work toward a common …
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The recent issues with the Mississippi River being stricken with drought close to and in the Southeastern United States bring about the question of climate change and the potential effects on business and supply chains. The answer to the question of how climate change will affect the river over time is still being worked on …
The local food landscape has been on the minds of some, depending on where you are in the country. In the desert Southwest home in Nevada, local food is typically mentioned, but the region has only seen a few sparks of local food availability. To start a conversation about local food and sustainability, it’s worth …
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Pressures at the pump are hitting many Americans in the pocketbook, some regions and cities more than others, and some families, individuals or small and large businesses may be contemplating purchasing their first electric car. Thinking with a sustainability mindset doesn’t always require jumping in that EV or even that new car. It’s all about …
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The inclusion of sustainability in business travel can lead to cost savings and other benefits in things like productivity, mitigating environmental impact and general efficiency for business operations. But the main piece that can lead to positive outcomes is planning strategically from the start. Much of the focus for planning can be put on long-distance …
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