Natural environment

G7 environment meetings in Halifax focus on climate action, and the $26 trillion opportunity of clean growth and tackling air pollution

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Natural environment, Intergovernmental organizations, Climate change policy, Group of Seven, Sustainability, Climate change mitigation, Nicholas Stern, Baron Stern of Brentford, Economy, Structure

Lord Nicholas Stern, on behalf of the New Climate Economy, provided a brief from the G7 Sustainable Finance Roundtable held yesterday.

Key Points: 
  • Lord Nicholas Stern, on behalf of the New Climate Economy, provided a brief from the G7 Sustainable Finance Roundtable held yesterday.
  • He emphasized that clean growth could add at least $26 trillion to the global economy and 65 million jobs worldwide by 2030.
  • The G7 discussion highlighted the importance of ensuring the right market conditions to turn the billions to trillions of investment for clean growth.
  • As climate change has disproportionate impacts on women, the G7 Environment Ministers also addressed gender equality and climate action.

Kroger Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Zero Hunger | Zero Waste

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Waste minimisation, Waste, Natural environment, Industrial ecology, Zero waste, Brain, Hunger, Food waste, Recycling, Food rescue

"We've made great strides toward Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste goal of ending hunger in our communities and eliminating waste across the company by 2025.

Key Points: 
  • "We've made great strides toward Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste goal of ending hunger in our communities and eliminating waste across the company by 2025.
  • Key Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Accomplishments in Year One:
    Named #6 on Fortune magazine's Change the World 2018 list.
  • Created a strategic plan to launch Kroger's $10 Million Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Fund to fund scalable solutions to reduce waste.
  • "Key initiatives will include accelerating Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Food Rescue Program, expanding the number of retail stores participating in food recycling, partnering with growers and suppliers to address food waste in the supply chain, and launching the $10 Million Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Fund."

Smart Irrigation Market Worth $1,755.1 Million by 2023

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Irrigation, Agricultural soil science, Land management, Water, Natural environment, Agriculture, Agronomy, Water management, Controller

Smart controllers use weather and sensor data to automatically adjust irrigation schedules to any environmental changes.

Key Points: 
  • Smart controllers use weather and sensor data to automatically adjust irrigation schedules to any environmental changes.
  • The Americas is expected to hold the largest share of the smart irrigation market during 2018-2023.
  • Countries such as the US and Canada in the Americas are the early adopters of smart irrigation technologies, which is the major reason for the high market share of this region in the smart irrigation market.
  • The Americas has the highest number of smart irrigation systems installed at farms, residential landscapes, and golf courses.

Rain Bird Offers Five Ways to Conserve Water and Still Have a Beautiful Yard

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Water, Natural environment, Irrigation, Agricultural soil science, Land management, Water management, Agronomy, Rain

Rain Bird, a leading supplier of irrigation products for the intelligent use of water, suggests that homeowners can save water, while having a more beautiful yard, by using an irrigation system that delivers the right amount of water at the right time.

Key Points: 
  • Rain Bird, a leading supplier of irrigation products for the intelligent use of water, suggests that homeowners can save water, while having a more beautiful yard, by using an irrigation system that delivers the right amount of water at the right time.
  • Here are some tips to help homeowners use water intelligently and have a beautiful yard:
    The greatest waste of water comes from applying too much, too often; much of the water is never absorbed.
  • Instead of watering for one long session, water a few times for shorter periods and take 15-minute breaks in between each session.
  • Rain gauge and soil sensor devices are inexpensive and take advantage of the free rainwater without wasting the metered water.

Kellogg Again Named to Prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Dow Jones & Company, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Natural environment, Food and drink, Kellogg, Sustainability, Food security, Food industry

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) has again been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American indices (DJSI World/DJSI North American) of companies recognized for their sustainable business practices.

Key Points: 
  • BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) has again been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American indices (DJSI World/DJSI North American) of companies recognized for their sustainable business practices.
  • "As a leading global food company, we're living our founder's values by addressing the worldwide issue of food security through our integrated commitments in nutrition, hunger relief and sustainability."
  • In this year's survey, Kellogg received high scores for nourishing with its foods, feeding people in need, nurturing the planet and living its founder's values.
  • At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we strive to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter.

Through Its StonyFIELDS Initiative, Stonyfield Organic Launches Organic Field And Park Conversions And Invites All Citizens To Join #PlayFree Movement As Concerns Mount Over Glyphosate

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Product certification, Land management, Stonyfield, Organic food, Soil, Natural environment, Nature, Universe

"In this endeavor, we are proud to be working with Stonyfield to improve the grounds at one of our most beautiful parks.

Key Points: 
  • "In this endeavor, we are proud to be working with Stonyfield to improve the grounds at one of our most beautiful parks.
  • Our goal with this collaboration is to build the soil health and cultivate a greener, more resilient landscape using organic practices.
  • As I've heard it said, when it comes to organic land care, 'it's not what you don't do, it's what you do do,'" she added.
  • As the leading organic yogurt maker, Stonyfield takes care with everything it puts into its products and everything it keeps out.

Mars Changing How It Does Business One Year From Launch Of $1B Sustainable In A Generation Plan

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Natural environment, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Sustainable development

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept.18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mars is changing how it does businessone year from the launch from its 'Sustainable in a Generation' Plan.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept.18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mars is changing how it does businessone year from the launch from its 'Sustainable in a Generation' Plan.
  • By focusing on what is broken, Mars is exploring how companies can work with governments, NGOs and other stakeholders to create solutions.
  • The company is starting the change in its own supply chains by:
    Investing in its Sustainable in a Generation Plan: Mars is investing $1 billion over the next few years to accelerate progress against urgent threats.
  • Putting sustainability at the core of our business: Mars is combining procurement and sustainability to bring sustainability into the core of the business and to balance decision-making.

Mars Changing How It Does Business One Year From Launch Of $1B Sustainable In A Generation Plan

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Natural environment, Mars family, Mars, Incorporated, Sustainability, Food and drink, Food industry

MCLEAN, Va., Sept.18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mars is changing how it does businessone year from the launch from its 'Sustainable in a Generation' Plan.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept.18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mars is changing how it does businessone year from the launch from its 'Sustainable in a Generation' Plan.
  • By focusing on what is broken, Mars is exploring how companies can work with governments, NGOs and other stakeholders to create solutions.
  • It will initially focus on 10 key ingredients where the impact is greatest, including cocoa, fish, rice, and mint, among others.
  • Putting sustainability at the core of our business: Mars is combining procurement and sustainability to bring sustainability into the core of the business and to balance decision-making.

Monterey Bay Aquarium and California Fish Grill Announce New Partnership to Serve Ocean-Friendly Seafood at all 22 Locations

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Sustainable food system, Food and drink, Natural environment, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Seafood Watch, Health, California Fish Grill, Seafood Choices Alliance, SeaChoice

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- California Fish Grill announces today a partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program, formalizing their commitment to serve sustainably caught or raised seafood in all of their locations.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- California Fish Grill announces today a partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program, formalizing their commitment to serve sustainably caught or raised seafood in all of their locations.
  • Through this partnership, California Fish Grill and the Seafood Watch program are dedicated to bringing awareness to growing public concerns of the impact seafood production has on our environment and ocean health.
  • "As we celebrate our 20-year anniversary, joining the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a natural partnership for California Fish Grill.
  • This partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program ensures California Fish Grill can continue to "Liberate the Love of Seafood" for generations to come.

/R E P E A T -- Government of Canada partners on new tool to help students learn about plastic pollution/

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Human impact on the environment, Plastic pollution, Pollution, Marine debris, Catherine McKenna, Natural environment

That's why today the Government of Canada joined Ocean School, Ocean Wise, Sea Smart, Students on Ice, and WE to launch a new Ocean Plastics Education Kit for Canadian students.

Key Points: 
  • That's why today the Government of Canada joined Ocean School, Ocean Wise, Sea Smart, Students on Ice, and WE to launch a new Ocean Plastics Education Kit for Canadian students.
  • Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, launched the tool this morning through an interactive classroom discussion hosted by WE.
  • Moving forward, the Government of Canada will continue to collaborate with partners and youth to work together towards a zero plastic waste future.
  • The Government of Canada is currently holding a consultation to gather Canadians thoughts on how to achieve a zero-plastic waste future.