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Trapped in a plastic tide: the devastating impact of food packaging and the fight for change

Plastic food packaging contributes to microplastic contamination and long-term pollution. Here's what evidence shows and which alternatives are making…
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Laser-weeding: a game-changing technology for sustainable farming

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Methane in the food system: a hidden driver of climate change and what we can do about it

Animal agriculture is the largest food-system source of methane — not just cow burps. Here's how our food choices drive methane emissions and what that…
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What's the impact of food transport on sustainability?

Food miles make headlines, but what’s on your plate matters way more than where it came from.
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