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When waste becomes a business: what platforms like YugoHrana reveal about the food system
In recent years, platforms like YugoHrana have emerged as promising tools in the fight against food waste. Based in the Balkans, YugoHrana connects restaurants, bakeries, and stores with surplus food to users who can buy that food at a discount. At first glance, this seems like a win-win: less food ends up in landfills, and … Continue reading When waste becomes a business: what platforms like YugoHrana reveal about the food system
Interactive Visions: Embracing Climate Justice in the Digital Age
The ARETE Institute for Sustainable Prosperity is thrilled to introduce Interactive Visions: Climate Justice in the Digital Age, an interactive publication that showcases selected submissions from students and researchers worldwide. This collection bridges scientific insights with personal stories to reveal how climate change impacts communities differently. Through videos, paintings, eco-poetry, animations, and visual essays, Interactive … Continue reading Interactive Visions: Embracing Climate Justice in the Digital Age
Carbon Credits in Agriculture and Forestry
Image source: micheile henderson on Unsplash Introduction In the pursuit of sustainability and achieving carbon neutrality, numerous food and beverage companies are adopting carbon credits as a strategic approach. With more than a quarter of the world's leading food and beverage companies committing to net-zero goals, the carbon credit market is expected to see significant growth. Carbon credits … Continue reading Carbon Credits in Agriculture and Forestry
The Walnut Fund: A Sustainable Investment Alternative in the Balkans
The Walnut Fund stands out as a promising investment model, particularly well-suited to the Balkans. This innovative platform focuses on sustainable forestry, cultivating walnut trees—a traditional and resilient local crop. With land in Serbia and plans to expand into Croatia, The Walnut Fund not only supports local economies but also embodies a model of ethical … Continue reading The Walnut Fund: A Sustainable Investment Alternative in the Balkans
Day 2 of the Prilep Living Lab: Exploring Sustainable Nutrition for Early Childhood Educators
After a successful kickoff, day two of the Prilep Living Lab continued on May 29th with an engaging workshop focused on sustainable nutrition for early childhood educators. The day’s sessions were filled with insightful discussions and practical activities, aiming to enhance the understanding and implementation of healthy eating practices in kindergartens. On May 28-29, 2024, … Continue reading Day 2 of the Prilep Living Lab: Exploring Sustainable Nutrition for Early Childhood Educators
АРЕТЕ во соработка со Општина Прилеп организира обуки за здрава исхрана во градинки
Прилеп, Македонија – 27 мај 2024 година – Здружението за одржлив просперитет „АРЕТЕ“ во партнерство со Општина Прилеп го објавува почнувањето на „Prilep Living Lab“, како дел од проектот FEAST (системи за храна кои поддржуваат транзиција кон здрава и одржлива исхрана). На 28-29 мај 2024 година, приближно 150 членови на персоналот во градинката „Наша иднина“, … Continue reading АРЕТЕ во соработка со Општина Прилеп организира обуки за здрава исхрана во градинки
Methane-Reducing Feed Additives in Livestock Production for Ruminants
Disclaimer: We are pleased to repost the following blog post, originally published on FEAST’s Knowledge Corner, which explores the intricate relationship between food systems and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The blog doesn’t represent the view of the FEAST consortium, it is the view of the authors only. We encourage our readers to delve into this … Continue reading Methane-Reducing Feed Additives in Livestock Production for Ruminants
Beyond the Technological Mirage: Paving the Way for Equitable Food Systems
Disclaimer: We are pleased to repost the following blog post, originally published on FEAST’s Knowledge Corner, which explores the intricate relationship between food systems and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The blog doesn’t represent the view of the FEAST consortium, it is the view of the authors only. We encourage our readers to delve into this … Continue reading Beyond the Technological Mirage: Paving the Way for Equitable Food Systems
Kristina Todorova: A Beacon of Hope for Agricultural Sustainability
In today's world, where environmental consciousness and sustainability have become the buzzwords, individuals like Kristina Todorova stand out as a beacon of hope for a better society. Kristina, a final year student at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, is not just an ordinary student, but an extraordinary advocate for agriculture sustainability, circular economy, … Continue reading Kristina Todorova: A Beacon of Hope for Agricultural Sustainability
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