Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Cheap and easy to make, it’s still the fastest-growing group of fibers used to manufacture garments. Fashion contributes around 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, second only to big oil. The polymer can yield various end products depending on the twisting of yarns. What’s the solution? Photo courtesy of Spiber Inc.)

Textiles 101

Textiles Manufacturing Production Processing 101

Civil Eats

AUGUST 28, 2023

Methane gas digesters are used by dairy farms to convert manure into energy and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Roughly three-quarters of the 38,000 tons of waste digested by the system annually comes from area food manufacturers, restaurants, and grocery stores. and we see increased crop yields.

Manure 57

Manure Food Compost Fertilizer 57

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 23, 2024

Agriculture contributes at least 11 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions , and meat is the biggest contributor among foods. Like the hog tails, hides, organs, and hooves that aren’t always suitable for compost. While composting helps keep waste out of landfills, they knew it wasn’t the best use of edible food.

Food 93

Food Farming Farming Compost 93

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient. All told, annual greenhouse gases released from plastic production, landfilling, and incineration total 850 million tons , or 4.5 As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent.

Agriculture 121

Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Production 121