Cracking down on the carbon footprint of eggs to reach net zero Cracking down on the carbon footprint of eggs to reach net zero Laura Walker and Olivia Godber Olivia Godber / 01 July 2020 0 1555 Governments across the world have agreed to achieve a balance between greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the removal of atmospheric GHGs in the Paris Agreement. Net-zero refers to this balancing of emissions. In June 2019, the UK government... Read more
Reducing the carbon footprint of milk Reducing the carbon footprint of milk Author: Olivia Godber Olivia Godber / 01 June 2020 0 3271 Milk is one of the most nutritious and versatile foods, particularly for children, and 1 billion people globally rely on the dairy sector for their livelihoods, either through farming directly or associated employment. Read more
The wonders of wool The wonders of wool Olivia Godber Olivia Godber / 13 November 2019 0 1656 Wool is a natural, biodegradable material produced by sheep. Each year a sheep produces a thick fleece which must be removed in the spring to protect its health and welfare. As the fleece regrows each year, it can be considered a renewable... Read more
Cattle and sheep welfare in the UK - what consumers should know Cattle and sheep welfare in the UK - what consumers should know Olivia Godber Olivia Godber / 10 July 2019 0 4675 The UK has some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world, which often go far beyond the minimum EU requirements. Many UK farmers also choose to enrol in Assurance Schemes which require them to enhance their systems and improve welfare... Read more
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