Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Some see the answer to more sustainable fabrics in new materials that can readily decompose or be recycled; others say natural fibers and local supply chains are the way to go. Fashion contributes around 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, second only to big oil. What’s the solution? Another big factor is end of life.

Textiles 117

Textiles Manufacturing Production Processing 117

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Patrick Brown, who was named North Carolinas Small Farmer of the Year by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University this year, grows almost 200 acres of industrial hemp for both oil and fiber, and 11 acres and several greenhouses of vegetablesbeets, kale, radishes, peppers, okra, and bok choy. Oh, what a day, he says.

Plantation 144

Plantation Farming Farming Acre 144

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mitigation requires slashing production and consumption, he adds, and increasing recycling and reuse all along the supply chain. Meanwhile, 98 percent of disposables are made from “virgin” feedstock, driving renewed growth for fossil fuel companies that supply the raw material. percent of global emissions.

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Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Production 145

Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels, and expects to supply up to 13 million electric vehicles annually. Warming has led to reduced agricultural productivity and diminished crop yields , while major disasters throttle the supply chain.

Food 51

Food Production Greenhouse Construction 51