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Young Diamond Firm wins Sustainability Award
An organization that aims to certify the environmental and social practices ofdiamond companies has picked its first firm to grant certification to, Diamond News reports. Scientific Certification Systems says it applies very strict…MSC Certified Louisiana Crab Could Open New Markets
Louisiana blue crabs could wind up on menus in eco-friendly restaurants, at major retailers and in European markets.
The state’s is the first blue crab fishery in the world to earn a seal of sustainability from the Marine Stewardship…
Rock Lobster on a Roll
WESTERN Australia’s rock lobster fishery – the world’s first Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery – is now the first fishery in the world to be certified as sustainable for a third time, following an independent assessment against…
Todd Frank of SCS interviewed about Costa Rica's carbon neutrality goals on "Hoy"
Todd Frank of SCS interviewed about Costa Rica's carbon neutrality goals on "Hoy"Muy difícil es alcanzar la meta
Although they have good bases, the possibility that the country will achieve carbon neutrality in 2021 will be very difficult. This was confirmed by Todd Frank, corporate manager of SCS (Scientific Certification Systems), one of the most…
Certification for Louisiana blue crab
THREE thousand Louisiana blue crab fishermen have earned the right to tell buyers and consumers across the country that the Louisiana blue crab fishery is now MSC certified.
The independent, third-party certification body, Scientific…
Good for You, Good for the Planet?
While pondering the many choices I have to make when buying tomatoes—How important is it to buy local? Is it worth it to buy organic? Should I even considered canned?—I started to wonder whether the interests of my body and the environment…
Hasbro Unveils Comprehensive Paper Procurement Policy as Part of Ongoing Commitment to Industry Leadership in Environmental Sustainability
(NASDAQ:HAS) today unveiled a new Paper and Forest Procurement Policy (PFPP) http://www.hasbro.com/corporate/corporate-social-responsibility/Hasbro-Paper-and-Forest-Products-Procurement-Policy.cfm intended to ensure that procurement…
Fafard earns Veriflora certification
Conrad Fafard Inc., a subsidiary of Syngenta, has received Veriflora certification for responsible horticultural peat moss production and peatlands management, allowing it to begin offering certified peat moss products. The Veriflora…
Purpose-Driven Toy Brand Melissa & Doug Formalizes Its Sustainability Strategy with Forestry at the Forefront
Melissa & Doug, the toy company known for its more than 30-year commitment to open-ended play through its mostly wooden toys, announced today a major new sustainability initiative focused on both environmental and social measures. The…