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I am extremely happy and greatefull for the confirmation on our #EU and #USFDA food contact approval for application related materials. This is crucial for the long term survival of our and many other companies in the forestry and reusable food service items sector. The sad fact is that we have lost previously impactfull clients in the process due to unclarity of the intent with the updated regulation. Obviously, we hope to bring them and many others back with this confirmation as our products are intended for a positive impact on the #climate and human #health. For those interested, below is my view of the currently available information on endocrine disruption which is an important topic when speaking about food contact regulations. If you are unaware of what endocrine disruption is, I would suggest to google it quickly before proceeding to read below summary. Based on the information available up to October 2024, it's not directly stated whether #wood or #fossil-based #plastic is more #endocrine disruptive. However, we can infer some points: 1. Fossil-based Plastics: These are known to contain and release endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Microplastics and nanoplastics, which come from the degradation of plastics, contain chemicals that are known to disrupt endocrine functions in mammals. These chemicals can mimic hormones, leading to various health issues, including disruptions in thyroid function, reproductive systems, and potentially contributing to cancers. 2. Wood: The provided excerpts do not discuss wood in the context of endocrine disruption directly. However, generally, natural wood itself is not known for its endocrine-disrupting properties in the way synthetic materials like plastics are. However, treatments or chemicals used on wood (like varnishes, preservatives, or pesticides) might contain EDCs, but this wasn't covered in the excerpts. Given this: - Fossil-based plastics are explicitly linked with endocrine disruption due to the chemicals they release or contain, like phthalates, BPA, and other compounds that can act as xenoestrogens or affect hormone pathways. - Wood, in its natural form, doesn't typically fall into discussions about endocrine disruptors. However, if we consider processed wood products, the chemicals added during manufacturing could potentially introduce endocrine-disrupting substances, but this would be a different category from the natural wood itself. Therefore, based on current knowledge and the information provided: - Fossil-based plastics are more likely to be endocrine disruptive than natural wood. If we're comparing untreated, natural wood with fossil-based plastic, the plastic would generally be considered more of an endocrine disruptor due to its chemical makeup and degradation products.

From clarity to clarity! 👏 First the EUDR and now this, truly great news!🏆

As the ultimate pursuit for Run-Chicken continues, we recognize 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲.🍃 In response to the escalating concern for the ethical treatment of animals and the rising demand for high-quality food, Run-Chicken is charting a course toward sustainability. We understand the pivotal role we play in the poultry industry and are committed to aligning our practices with environmentally conscious consumer values. Our future endeavors will delve deeper into sustainable practices, exploring innovative materials and technologies that minimize waste and enhance energy efficiency in our products. Together, we can reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier planet for generations to come. #RunChicken #ethicalfarming #greenfuture

GDST Traceability in the News! It's been a busy week. Our Executive Director, Gregory Brown, and Supervisory Board Member, Jayson Berryhill, were recently featured in the news section of #SeafoodSource discussing the crucial topic of traceability in the seafood industry. These two fantastic articles are a must-read for anyone interested in the future of seafood traceability and sustainability. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eC8uf9vW #GDST #Traceability #Seafood #Sustainability #SeafoodSource #IndustryNews #GDSTInTheNews

Brilliant! Pacific Wild Open net-pen farms exploit ocean currents as an oxygen chamber for their crammed salmon, which in return take a big dump on the ocean floor. 🇨🇦 Canada, province of British Columbia, decided today to stop these open net-pen aquacultures by 2029. Bravo 👏 DISCLAIMER: I could say f*** off to a lot of things. No, shout it out at the top of my voice. And that every hour. Every second even, when I think of Pleather. Like our beloved Kim & Co.: They verbally rape leather as a natural product. They fool consumers with crazy and confusing word games into believing that their Pleather is nature-friendly and suitable for vegan consumption and her climate-themed synthetic nipple bra making your nipple go cold when Earth's temperature is rising. Duh, 🙄 In the discussion about sustainability within the fashion industry, it is above all essential to rethink our consumption habits. #LessIsMore! #HighQuality, long-lasting animal #leather can be more environmentally friendly than short-lived vegan plastic alternatives. Non-plastic, animal-free options are being developed and promise a #sustainable leather industry. But until the industry hits the jackpot, sometimes the truth is in the provocation: on that note; F*** off #Pleather.

You’ve heard that wild-caught seafood is a better choice than farmed, but is it always sustainable? Learn how to make more informed seafood choices by reading our report: https://lnkd.in/e4GzEbxb

🔔 Urgent Shift Needed in Seafood Waste Management! Recent developments in Victoria County, where a major fish plant faces a challenging deadline to stop disposing of seafood waste in local dumps, underscore the urgent need for sustainable waste solutions. This plant, critical to the local economy, now risks closure due to stringent new regulations. At Ocean Extracts, we see this not just as a challenge but as a vital opportunity. Our innovative approach transforms seafood waste into valuable products, offering a sustainable alternative that supports both the environment and local industries. We're here to partner with communities and industries to turn waste management crises into economic opportunities. 🌱 Learn more about our sustainable solutions and join us in making a positive impact! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #OceanExtracts #BlueTech #DeepTech #VentureCapital ACOA - APECA Tom Ayers Preston Llewellyn Heather MacLean Michael Good Food Island Partnership Jillian MacCallum Sproul Tim McRoberts Susan Myers Garrett Innovation PEI https://lnkd.in/e8j2KeWW

The National Beef Sustainability Assessment is a key tool for communicating the environmental, economic, and social benefits of Canadian beef production. With data-backed results, like grasslands storing 1.9 billion tons of carbon, it's a powerful way to build public trust in sustainable practices across the industry. Efforts like these help close the gap between farms and consumers, showcasing how the beef sector contributes to a more sustainable future. Learn more about how the beef industry is sharing these results: https://bit.ly/3TZ7ViZ #CRSBcertified #cdnbeef #SustainableCdnAg #CarbonFootprint #WildlifeConservation #NatureLovers #SustainableLiving #Environment #Social #Economic #NBSA #SupportFarmers #SupportRanchers #GDP #cdncattle #Sustainability #GHG #CarbonSequestration #2030goals #loveCDNbeef #Climate #Biodiverity #SustainableBeef #BeefSustainability

We have three exciting webinars coming up! Join us as we unlock the power of #policy in driving #organic #farming expansion, explore #sustainable #solutions for public #food procurement and learn how to build capacity within #local food supply systems. With experts from three different countries, #VISIONARY’s own early research results and lots of practical examples and takeaways:   👉 Apil 24, 10.30-12.00 CET: What policy mechanisms can support organic farming? From design to effective implementation 👉 May 7, 11.30-13.00 CET: Exploring Sustainable Solutions: Public Food Procurement for Local and Organic Food Markets 👉 May 30, 11-12.30 CET: How to: Increasing producer capacity within local food supply systems   To find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/deam4sTb With Paul Holmbeck, David McKay, Katrin Prager, Daniel Keech, Sarah Gowanlock, Bente Kramer Møller, Mark Hunter, Mingyuan Chen, Rachael Forster & Ruta Śpiewak.

International Seafood Sustainability Foundation interesting snapshots identify best practices that #RFMOs should follow to manage #tuna #fisheries sustainably. You can compare their progress in implementing these here ⬇️ #sustainability #fishing #bestpractices #report