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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

Food Tank

The hilly, coastal prefecture is known for its ideal ecological conditions which yield high-quality rice. Patagonia Provisions Partner Breweries, United States Patagonia Provisions , the outdoor apparel brand’s food and beverage business, is partnered with 11 breweries across the U.S. for a new beer initiative.

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Pro Tips for Livestock Health, Care, and Wellness

Farmbrite

Livestock health and wellness can directly impact the productivity, yields, product quality, and overall safety of livestock and the community served by your farm. Ensure footwear and clothing are clean and free of particles that may infect livestock, before entering the farm, or provide disposable boots and covers for apparel.

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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

The polymer can yield various end products depending on the twisting of yarns. When it comes to spinning, according to Bloom Labs , costs can be two to three times higher than with oil-based yarns because the melt-spun machines used by the apparel industry don’t work with these fledgling fibers.

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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

Civil Eats

But what many of the projects share is a recognition that commodity production that prioritizes yields and profits above all else has harmed the country’s landscape and people. Because of its history-making size, Walmart was able to shift costs to suppliers at a scale that no company had pulled off before.