MANILA, Philippines – A new movement has called for a return to organic swine raising, citing the deleterious impact of large-scale commercial production which they said harms the environment. Called the Natural Piggery Movement (NPM), the group said hog breeders have the responsibility of mitigating the harmful environmental effects of pig production. Gil Carandang, NPM convenor, said his …
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N. Van organic waste recycling plant back online
Posted in September 21st, 2010
North Vancouver’s International Bio Recovery Corp. (TSX-V:IBR) announced Monday it restarted an organic waste recycling facility in North Vancouver that…
Organic Farms Not Always Best for Butterflies [Tomorrow's Table]
Posted in September 21st, 2010
The most devastating impact on biodiversity is caused by agriculture. Farming is already the greatest extinction threat to birds, and its adverse impacts look set to increase, especially in developing countries ( Green et al. 2005 ). Thus one of the global challenges for the next century is the need to develop high-yielding varieties that require minimal inputs, so that impacts on biodiversity …
Irazu introduces organic milk after price increase
Posted in September 21st, 2010
Homeland Creamery milk deliveryman John Lineberry loads milk into the Irazu refrigerators on Monday morning. Irazu now buys organic milk from the farm. Photo by Lindsay Fendt.
Wisteria Lane Organic Flower Shop Brings Eco Friendly Businesses and Brides Together at the Eco Bridal Salon
Posted in September 21st, 2010
LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) – Wisteria Lane Organic Flower Shop is hosting the Eco Bridal Salon, where eco-conscious brides will meet all caterers, dress designers and other vendors and enjoy a day of pampering and sample great food and drinks. On October 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. brides are invited to attend the Eco Bridal Salon at The Marion Davies House located at 321 …
