Regulation
Commentary: Carbon Footprint Measurement and Challenges: A Case Study
Sustainable Brands published a case study on the challenges of measuring GHG emissions, with the support of Cunningham, an international design firm with years focusing on sustainable design. Reference： https://sustainablebrands.com/read/defining-the-next-economy/carbon-footprint-measurement-and-challenges-a-case-study
EU Legalises Edible Locusts
The EU commission has authorised the sale of migratory locusts (Locusta migratoria) for human consumption. Businesses in member states can now sell frozen, dried, and powder forms of the species anywhere in the European Union. The authorisation was announced on…
GreenScreen Gives Green Light to Plant-based Foodservice Packaging
GreenScreen Certified is an independent, non-profit assessment system developed by Clean Production Action and the Center for Environmental Health to promote the safer use of chemicals across several industries, including foodservice packaging. The Vanguard foodservice range employs proprietary chemistry to…
Commentary: U.S. governors explore state-level way to expand biofuel sales
A bipartisan group of 7 governors sent a letter to the Biden administration for guidance on an action that could expand fuel sales containing a higher ethanol blend. Reference: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/us-governors-explore-state-level-way-expand-biofuel-sales-2021-11-04/
Commentary: American Power Group Urges Biden To Accelerate RNG For Transport
American Power Group’s (APG) chairman and CEO wrote a letter to US President Joe Biden to urge him and his administration to use renewable natural gas for heavy-duty truck fleets. Reference: https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/american-power-group-urges-biden-to-accelerate-rng-for-transport/
Commentary: Leaked documents reveal the fossil fuel and meat producing countries lobbying against climate action
Just days ahead of COP26, leaked files show how Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia and OPEC have pressed to water down a key UN IPCC scientific report. A Saudi Arabian advisor to the oil ministry said: “phrases like ‘the…