Day: 20 March 2025

AMD and Rise Against Hunger Tackle Food Insecurity

Stuart Mitchell

AMD is known for technologies that help make our world a better place. Beyond advancing technology, as a company, we are committed to advancing communities through corporate philanthropy and employee volunteerism. The Hunger Crisis For more than 40 years, AMD employees have been giving back to their communities, routinely volunteering and raising money for efforts across a broad range of issues. In collaboration with local food banks, AMD employees are helping provide basic needs like nutritious food in communities around the globe. Due to the pandemic, the world saw hunger…

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Arbor Day Foundation Invests in New Technology to Make Trees Grow Faster

Stuart Mitchell

The Arbor Day Foundation is investing in technology to help trees grow faster. This investment aims to draw millions of tons CO2 out of the atmosphere over the next decade, while restoring microbial biodiversity to thousands of acres of forests.  The global tree planting nonprofit’s Impact Fund, created to drive innovation in nature-based solutions, is supporting Funga PBC. The startup utilizes DNA sequencing and advanced data analysis to identify growth-promoting, native fungal communities that used to be present and have been degraded over time by land management practices and other factors.…

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New product directory gives clear access to carbon reduction claims from leading brands

Stuart Mitchell

An online directory of products bearing the Carbon Trust label has been launched recently, making it easier than ever for climate-conscious consumers to access verified evidence on carbon reduction claims made by leading brands. Through the new online directory, consumers can now find additional information about the claims made on-pack with the Carbon Trust label. These labels have been helping to inform consumers about the emissions created by the products they are purchasing since they were launched in 2007. Nescafé, Dyson and San Pellegrino are among the first brands to…

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New Sodexo research reveals UK consumers value sustainable food, but barriers still remain

Stuart Mitchell

Sodexo UK & Ireland has released the results of its second annual Sustainable Food Barometer1, showing that UK consumers want nutritious, sustainable meals that protect the planet without compromising on taste or affordability.   This presents a significant opportunity for foodservice providers, manufacturers, and retailers to take the lead in making sustainable eating both accessible and appealing.  The three key takeaways from the research:  First takeaway: consumers still value sustainable food, despite challenges   68% of consumers still view sustainable food positively, which is similar to last year’s 69%. Price remains a…

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Berry Bottle Supports Green Oil’s Environmental Mission

Stuart Mitchell

A bottle and cap solution from Berry Global, both made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, is supporting eco-friendly performance lubricants manufacturer Green Oil in its mission to ‘lubricate the world without polluting it.’ Green Oil produces alternative products that are more environmentally friendly than all-purpose lubricants and penetrating oils, which are traditionally made from petrochemicals. Instead, the company uses sustainably sourced, plant-based ingredients, which are fully biodegradable and free of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a non-biodegradable, carcinogenic chemical which is commonly used in lubricant manufacture. For its Gardinól house, garden, DIY, office…

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