Organic, "shade grown," fairly traded, eco-friendly... so many claims on coffee bags. How does a consumer choose sustainable coffee? Here are five of the best indicators.
agricultural biodiversity
Top 5 Indicators of Sustainable Coffee: Coffee and Conservation
(via www.coffeehabitat.com)
Submitted by Nuthatch on Sun, 2008-07-13 23:37. | Tags: food | agricultural biodiversity | bird-friendly | coffee | eco-friendly | green products | organic coffee | organic food | shade coffee | sustainable food
International Day for Biodiversity
(via www.ecospace.cc)
The United Nations proclaimed May 22nd as the International Day for Biodiversity to increase awareness and understanding of biodiversity issues. This years’ theme focuses on agriculture. Due to agricultural expansion, population growth, and misuse of agricultural technologies, our Earth’s biodiversity and natural resources are increasingly suffering dramatic consequences.
Submitted by jcs44 on Wed, 2008-05-14 14:02. | Tags: take action | agricultural biodiversity | Agricultural development | agricultural systems | biodiversity | Food production | food security | United Nations
