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Oct
From Circular Economy to Waste-to-Energy Innovations

From Circular Economy to Waste-to-Energy Innovations

Malang Regency is tackling its growing waste crisis through household sorting, green funding, and waste-to-energy projects. Community facilities are driving a circular economy by turning local trash into valuable resources.
9 min read
16
Oct
How Cacao Cultivation Raises Household Incomes in Bolaang Mongondow

How Cacao Cultivation Raises Household Incomes in Bolaang Mongondow

Sustainable cacao farming has enabled residents of Matali Baru Village to increase their income and escape the cycle of poverty.
4 min read
16
Oct
The Hidden Threat Behind High-Sugar Packaged Drinks

The Hidden Threat Behind High-Sugar Packaged Drinks

Sugar-sweetened beverages are any packaged drinks containing added sugars in various forms. Consuming these beverages can spike blood glucose levels and add hundreds of calories in just a single serving.
4 min read
16
Oct
What Is the EU Deforestation Regulation? 8 Key Questions, Answered

What Is the EU Deforestation Regulation? 8 Key Questions, Answered

The EUDR requires companies to prove products are deforestation-free. Here's what it means for forests, businesses and global trade.
10 min read
01
Oct
Nutraceuticals: The Replacement for Livestock Growth Antibiotics

Nutraceuticals: The Replacement for Livestock Growth Antibiotics

The ban on antibiotic growth promoters has sparked innovations among researchers developing nutraceutical-based alternative feeds—serving as both nutrition and medicine.
8 min read
01
Oct
Artificial Intelligence in the Hands of Bantul Farmers

Artificial Intelligence in the Hands of Bantul Farmers

Artificial Intelligence is turning a traditional field in Bantul into a high-tech smart farm.
6 min read
01
Oct
Busted: Five Myths About Eco-Friendly Eating

Busted: Five Myths About Eco-Friendly Eating

Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here are five myths to avoid to help you make better choices.
4 min read
01
Oct
This Diet Change Can Help the Planet

This Diet Change Can Help the Planet

Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is a complex problem to solve. But luckily, research can help.
3 min read
16
Sep
Saving Rojolele Rice from Becoming a Distant Memory

Saving Rojolele Rice from Becoming a Distant Memory

Deep in Java's historic rice bowl, a resilient group of farmers is fighting to save the legendary, fragrant Rojolele rice from climate threats and industrial decline.
6 min read
16
Sep
Women Guardians of Food Sovereignty

Women Guardians of Food Sovereignty

By transforming a garden into an organic garden, these women in Delanggu show that true food sovereignty starts right in their own backyard.
3 min read