Good News Notes: “As the global population continues to increase, vertical farming is becoming a more widely recognized and viable solution to our food production problem. Vertical farming is a type of indoor farming where crops are grown in stacked layers, rather than spread out across large plots of land. These futuristic farms aren’t just going to have an…
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Idaho recycling company finds reuse opportunities for yard and construction waste
Good News Notes: “Boise, Idaho-based Tree Top Recycling has been making the most out of housing growth opportunities in the Treasure Valley by turning an increased amount of yard and construction waste into usable products. As reported by KTVB, the company has been collecting materials such as lumber, pallets, scrap wood, trees, branches, bushes, grass leaves, and dirt—just…
RPE showcases new compostable potato bag
Good News Notes: “Bancroft, Wis.-based RPE will soon roll out a new compostable bag for its potatoes. Randy Shell, vice president of business and program development, said at Southern Exposure that the company has been testing for about eight months a compostable bag for its potatoes. The bag will have mesh windows so the consumer still has…
Farming Without Pesticides: How Can We Make Agriculture Greener?
Good News Notes: “The yields are 50 percent lower than they might otherwise have been, but even the rare varieties such as Bergerac or Bamberg aren’t watery. Customers from across the region come to the farm shop to buy these spuds known for their rich flavor and high mineral content.” “Those who came last summer…
Pete and Gerry’s launches a reusable egg carton
Good News Notes: “If you have zero-waste in mind when you do your shopping, egg cartons may not seem the worst of the waste. Paper pulp cartons can be recycled or composted; PET plastic ones are made of recycled plastic (often bottles) and can be recycled again.” “But consider this: Hens in the United States…