Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has issued a permit to Cotton Australia for the use of various herbicides for the control of weeds in pigeon pea Bollgard II cotton refuges and trap crops from October 12, ...
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The greatest revolution in agricultural equipment is the new technology that producers will be able to use on their machinery to improve efficiency and productivity in the field. That's according to Barry Nelson, media relations manager for ...
Textile Exchange, a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating sustainable practices in the textile industry, presented ten companies with a "Future Shaper" award in recognition for their dedication to organic cotton and the overall ...
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Genetically modified (GM) crops like Bt cotton do more harm than being thought of, according to an expert from the Small Planet Institute at Massachusetts in the US. At an event organized alongside CoP-11 (XI Conference of the Parties ...
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Sportlifestyle company PUMA will be launching a collection of shoes,apparel and accessories that are either biodegradable or recyclable when consumers return them to PUMA's Bring Me Back Program at the end of their lifecycles.With the PUMA ...
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Major players in the international textiles industry are challenged to sign up to organic – the most reliable and trustworthy standard of sustainable textiles production. Speaking at the Sustainable Textiles Conference in Hong ...
Termites are often termed as the quiet destroyer because they may be furtively thrashing and flourishing in your underground or upper floor without any immediate symptoms of harm. While each termite species prospers in different ...
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KappAhl's effort to increase the proportion of sustainable fashion in our wardrobes continues.In fiscal year 2011/2012 selling fashion chain over 11 million garments with certified eco-labels. With the current collection,"It's all about ...
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand(FSANZ)is seeking submissions on the proposed changes to the maximum residue limits(MRLs)CMRLs are regulatory standards that help to monitor whether an agricultural or veterinary chemical(agvet ...
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Cattle on the Schilke Ranch in northwestern North Dakota, located on Bakken Shale. Photo: Jacki Schilke In a Brooklyn winery on a sultry July evening, an elegant crowd sips rosé and nibbles trout plucked from the gin-clear streams ...
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While there’s no dearth of studies examining the presence of questionable chemicals in household staples such as cleaners, toys, and personal care products, similar studies that focus on gardening gear _ hoses, gloves, hand tools, ...
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Bamboo is an important element of the balance of atmospheric oxygen and carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide storage capacity of bamboo is four times than hardwood, 35% of oxygen release than trees. Bamboo mesh roots can prevent soil erosion. Its ...
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Another environmentally sound choice for flooring is bamboo. Bamboo is manufactured from processed strips of cane and compressed to be as hard and durable as a regular hardwood floor. Some bamboo is supplied in North America if the ...
For style, pricing and availability in Canada, your top eco-chic flooring choices are bamboo, linoleum, cork and reclaimed hardwood. Installing an eco-friendly floor is a stylish way to improve your living space while treading a bit more ...
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Bamboo flooring can be a great choice for environmentally conscious consumers. When handled properly, the flooring is sustainable and environmentally friendly. The processing of bamboo leaves little waste while creating an attractive wood ...
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