Virtuous Food Revolution Alliance’s Post

The Broken Food System: A Call for Action Our food system is undeniably broken. Despite increasing awareness, we find ourselves facing dire challenges that threaten both our planet and our health. Over 80% of all arable land is dedicated to producing animal feed and oils, an allocation that starkly highlights the inefficiencies and unsustainability of our current practices. Simultaneously, we waste enough food to feed the entire African continent, showcasing a glaring contradiction in resource distribution. Biodiversity, both on land and in our oceans, is being depleted at an alarming rate, a consequence of industrial agricultural practices and overfishing. Coupled with this, rising global temperatures exacerbate environmental degradation, further threatening food security. Malnutrition, surprisingly the leading cause of death not just in the global south but also increasingly in the global north, underscores the paradox of our food system: abundance marred by poor nutrition. Central to many of these challenges is animal production. Last week's panel discussion underscored the urgent need for a more sustainable food system, focusing on the concept of a complementary protein shift. This shift emphasizes diversifying our protein sources beyond animal products to include plant-based and cultivated alternatives. The solutions exist, yet progress is hindered by polarization and political interests. A recent example is Italy’s ban on cultivated meat, driven by misinformation and special interest groups. This ban stifles innovation and the potential for more sustainable food options. Despite these obstacles, there are promising developments. Plant-based fish and other innovative protein sources present viable solutions for today and tomorrow. Our goal must be to extend this conversation beyond niche circles and engage the broader public. True collaboration and a profound shift in thinking are imperative if we genuinely want to create a positive impact for the future. In conclusion, the path to a sustainable food system is fraught with challenges but also ripe with opportunities. By embracing innovation and fostering collaboration, we can rebuild our food system into one that nourishes both people and the planet. A big thanks to my fellow travelers Francesca Gallelli Benedetta Caputi Roberta Gigante Stefano Lattanzi and a big thanks to Felippe Fontanelli and the Talent Garden team ;)

Innovating in Inclusive Circularity - proud moments from a ground-up successful organization I follow closely Hasiru Dala Innovations - kudos to the team for many successes and case studies for the world to adapt. Here’s to further expansion of inclusive collaboration and social impact in 2024. #inclusive #circulareconomy #socialimpact

Was just reading the foreword by Doug Tallamy...WOW! Here's a small sample... “Every once in a while, a book comes along that meets an important need most people don’t know they have. Sarah Jayne’s Nature’s Action Guide is such a book. Sarah could have called her book Conservation for Dummies—not that she wrote it for true dummies, but because she has identified a subject everyone needs to know but almost no one was ever taught: how to share our spaces with the natural world.” … “Sarah wrote Nature’s Action Guide as a complement to my book Nature’s Best Hope. My last chapter suggested 10 things homeowners could/should do to help share their property with nature. After reading my book, Sarah set about trying to enact each of these suggestions in her own yard but quickly realized that, even as an experienced gardener, she didn’t know enough to be successful. And if she didn’t know enough, many other budding conservationists were likely to struggle as well. Sarah’s solution was to write Nature’s Action Guide, a step-by-step, easy to use manual that explains how each of us, regardless of our background or gardening experience, can accomplish all of the goals I propose in Nature’s Best Hope, as well as several I only hinted at! Restoration biology is a relatively young scientific discipline a few decades old. Practicing restoration in human-dominated landscapes, in comparison, is in its infancy and we are still learning what works and what doesn’t work. One of its many distinguishing features is that Nature’s Action Guide is current, explaining state-of-the-art conservation in suburbia with the most up-to-date best-practices available. Even a half-hearted attempt to follow Sarah’s action items is guaranteed to improve the biodiversity potential of your landscape and thus the productivity of your local ecosystem. For this, we all owe Sarah Jayne our heartfelt thanks and gratitude—because, whether we appreciate it or not, we all depend on those same ecosystems.” Douglas W. Tallamy

PATYKA is proud to share its 2023 Mission Report, which outlines its commitments, actions, and ambitions for the future. In 2023, PATYKA strengthened its initiatives: 1. The company is now certified B Corp and has joined the UEBT (Union for Ethical Biotrade), with Mallow becoming the first verified botanical supply chain. 2. Its expertise in eco-design has been reinforced through the implementation of the "4 R's": > Reincorporate: 70% of packaging made from recycled plastic > Reduce: 19T of virgin plastic saved since 2020 > Recycle: 100% recyclable packaging > Reuse: 100% of jars in eco-refills 3. 67% of skincare products are formulated with biotechnological active ingredients, and 42% with ingredients from Organic Agriculture. 4. The formalization of the QWL (Quality of Work Life) policy has been successfully completed with employee well-being as a central focus. Furthermore: > PATYKA aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2021 (5% reduction per year) > PATYKA will now include an indicator for measuring biodiversity impact in its annual Life Cycle Analysis. Thank you to all our teams and partners for their commitments

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5 things I wish I had known about LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) before I started in the industry; 1. Legally, it's not just a "nice to have". It's compulsory in specific sectors. 2. One size doesn't fit all here. Just like a bespoke suit, each LEV system is customised to its space, function and the safety of those working around it. 3. Maintenance is key. Preventive measures can save you from significant future costs. 4. It directly impacts worker health. Underestimating it could mean severe health risks. 5. There's more to LEV than meets the eye. It's a blend of science, engineering and regulations all working in harmony. Delving into the world of LEV is fascinating, yet complex. Always question, study and explore to keep up-to-date with the dynamic industry. To the LEV enthusiasts, what's the one thing you'd like to know more about? Thank you for your kind assistance Aminin Al-Fatihin Zainudin

Thank you so much for all your wishes for our birthday. We're just starting our journey to create an organic generation together. Our mission is to empower producers and traders to sell directly to end customers and promote sustainable practice. We do this through: Knowledge and good practice sharing: Our community platform will launch by Q3 2024. We also launched an AI agent Elo, who has racked up 300k views so far this year on YouTube. Most importantly, we need your contribution to share tips and good practices with our global community. Market knowledge: We believe in transparency and market-clearing pricing . We have launched Tulip, an AI-powered data analytics tool using state-of-the-art algorithms to provide digestible market information. The goal is to help make everyone make informed decisions in trading or deciding on a crop. It will be forever FREE. Marketplace: What's better than an online marketplace to make supply and demand meet in one place? In a nutshell, our mission is to use technology and algorithms to help make agriculture more sustainable and products directly accessible to buyers, and encourage a generation mindful about its choices. Thanks for sticking with the FarmNetz community. 💚💚💚

Broaden the knowledge in human resources areas in the view of legal and administration related, which requires precision, diligence, and commitment. Understanding these are important for ensuring compliance and fostering successful workplace. Learning about the legal terms, which I rarely encounter, is challenging but rewarding. Thank you, Kak Putri Aprilia A., for the extensive materials, crystal clear and easy to catch. Looking forward the next material recap! Bootcamp by Tempat Belajar

Currently going through the survey results from Kubernetes Community Days Zurich! Thank you to the 87 people who helped us improve our event. 🙌 Some feedback was a given, some was new, and some issues from last year didn’t come up again because we’ve already made improvements! Here are some highlights and questions for our community: 🌟 Highlights: - Overall Event Rating: 4.4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 95% are somewhat or very likely to attend our future events ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📋 Feedback and Questions: - There’s still a debate between more vegan and more meat options. Should we consider vegan/meat instead of vegetarian next time to make everyone happy? - We will most certainly host KCD Rejects next year, but it will be very technical, aimed at those who felt the main event sessions weren’t technical enough. 💻🔧 - The biggest issue was, once again, the food queues (I agree!). But don’t worry. Viktor Farcic had a great idea for solving this next time! 🍽️🕒 Thank you all for your invaluable feedback and support. Let’s make the next KCD Zürich even better! 💪✨

Thank you for the journey on the Amazon Expedition, friends from @tetrusmadeira , @superlimao , @bernardesarq , @revistaprojeto , @candelafilmes , @fsc_brasil , @pefcinternational and milmadeiraspreciosas! 🌿 Curiosities about Sustainable Forest Management in the Amazon Did you know that sustainable forest management in the Amazon can be the key to preserving biodiversity while responsibly providing wood? Precious Woods's practice of reduced-impact logging is just one part of this innovative approach. 🌳✨ 🔍 Additional Facts: - Valued Native Species: The extracted trees are carefully selected from over 200 native species. This process avoids overexploitation of endangered species and ensures the forest maintains its natural balance. The return of the area only occurs after 30 years of exploration, providing total regeneration of the forest. - Advanced Technology: The company uses georeferencing technologies to map and monitor each tree, ensuring that every step in the process is traceable and transparent. This helps create precise reports on environmental impact. Education and Training: Besides employing local communities, Precious Woods invests in environmental education and technical training for workers, promoting knowledge about sustainable practices and encouraging local innovation. Wildlife Protection: The company implements specific measures to protect local wildlife during the extraction process, such as creating ecological corridors that allow animals to move safely between protected areas. - Climate Contribution: By keeping the forest standing, the practice of sustainable management contributes to carbon sequestration, helping to combat climate change and promoting a healthier environment for all. 👉 Want to know more about how sustainable management transforms the relationship between the economy and the environment? Please leave your questions in the comments, and let's explore this journey to preserve the Amazon together! 🌿🌍