NZ scientists blame agriculture, not fossil fuels, for rising methane
14 March, 2016A study by scientists from New Zealand has concluded that increasing levels of methane in the atmosphere since 2007 are most likely due to agricultural practices and not fossil fuel production as previously thought.
Less meat = less heat, 'Meatless Monday' advocates say
10 December, 2015At the COP21 in Paris, scientists have urged world leaders not to overlook the climatic implications of burgeoning global rates of meat consumption.
F&B sector can't afford to ignore agricultural emissions
09 September, 2015The biggest source of food-related greenhouse gas emissions occurs before produce leaves the farm gate, yet some of the world's leading household brands are ignoring the opportunity to work collaboratively with suppliers to reduce agricultural emissions.
Microalgae discovery could produce protein-rich pig feed, remediate effluent
11 May, 2015Pigs will eat just about anything - but there could be something new on the porcine menu after researchers discovered several types of microalgae that grow on piggery effluent and can safely be fed back to the pigs.
Dietary recommendations linked to higher greenhouse gas emissions
12 September, 2014Here's a reason not to feel bad if you don't get your two and five a day: a new study from the University of Michigan shows that diets that conform to federal dietary recommendations could have higher carbon footprints than non-conforming diets.
'Big 10' urged to act on climate change
20 May, 2014The food and beverage industry's environmental credentials have come under fire after an Oxfam report called for Australia's top 10 food and beverage companies to up their game on reducing carbon emissions within their supply chains.
EcoSystem Plus from EcoCatalysts industrial wastewater treatment
16 May, 2014EcoSystem Plus from EcoCatalysts is an organic solution to combat industrial wastewater and is a non-toxic alternative to harsh and caustic chemicals which are used by municipalities and industry.
Changing eating habits to save the planet
31 March, 2014According to Swedish researchers, changing our eating habits is imperative if we are to meet the UN climate target of limiting global warming to 2°C. In the future, being green could involve eating less red meat and dairy.
Givaudan recognised for carbon emission reduction
10 December, 2013Givaudan has been named as one of the top companies in Switzerland for its action on climate change. The company was recognised as an 'A-band' performer in the CDP's 350 Climate Change 2013 Report for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
No bull: biogas recovery to reduce carbon bill
21 August, 2013JBS Australia, the country's largest producer of meat products, has engaged Wiley to project manage the $8.7 million upgrade of its wastewater treatment system.
Guide to Life Cycle Inventory
30 July, 2013 by Professor Gordon Robertson FAIPLife Cycle Inventory (LCI) identifies and quantifies energy and resource use and environmental discharges through the entire product life cycle, from cradle to grave.
Life-cycle analysis reduces emissions in liquid milk production
04 June, 2013To help the US dairy industry achieve its goal of a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, University of Arkansas researchers have developed a ‘cradle-to-grave’ life-cycle analysis of milk.
Cutting CCA’s carbon footprint
08 January, 2013Innovation in process technology and the successful application of stainless steel has led to efficiency gains and sustainable outcomes for one of the world’s most recognised brands in the food and beverage industry.
Making silk purses out of sows’ ears: first carbon farming piggery registered
26 October, 2012Blantyre Farms is the first approved piggery project under the government’s Carbon Farming Initiative. By covering effluent ponds to capture methane, the farm converts the methane to electricity using a biogas generator.
SA wine industry continues to tackle climate change
30 June, 2011The SA wine industry will continue to tackle climate change by signing a new sector agreement.