Banned pesticides still widely used! How EU Member states abuse emergency authorisations? Pesticides banned by the EU because of harm and danger are still in our food or environment. Many EU countries continue to allow their use. In a new report, PAN Europe exposes the widespread abuse of emergency derogations in the EU. Carcinogenic, mutagenic, genotoxic…
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Duvet without down or wool – a plant-based alternative for vegans and allergy-prone users?
Some people do not tolerate down as it often causes allergies, others cannot stand wool as it is connected with oppressive practices towards sheep. Producers simply do not know how to please consumers, so they produce polyester duvets. And these are not good for our health as we sweat in them just as if we…
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We need more education for consumer and wiser political parties to avoid global crisis
Nothing will change to the better, if all of us will fail to change just a bit. Which changes will matter most and what changes are on the second and third place, if we want to keep the current standard of living? We turn with questions to a well-known expert, professor Jorgen Randers from Oslo,…
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If we eat more organic, farmers will grow it for us!
Sustainability, zero waste, biodegradable packaging, organic solutions and discoveries about hemp – these are the main subjects of BIOFACH & VIVANESS 2020 in Nuremberg. 3 792 exhibitors from 110 countries on 57 609 m2 show area and 826 announced new products, 629 at BIOFACH and 197 at VIVANESS. And you haven’t been there yet? Author: Żaneta…
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First allergy certified lanolin - natural „wrinkle-fighter” reinvented by Andrew Kawalec
In the cosmetic field companies reveal revolutionary chemical solutions that should keep us looking young and beautiful. In this run for modern and perfect products, haven't we forgotten about old and efficient ingredients? Andrew Kawalec tells us about the wealth of lanolin and how to fit it into our daily hypoallergenic beauty-routine, even if we…
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Main congress theme for BIOFACH 2020: “Organic delivers!”
Organic works – on many levels. It protects our water, improves soil fertility, and boosts biodiversity. Organic protects the climate, is holistically healthy, and ensures the basic preconditions for life. Organic agriculture, foodstuff production and trade benefit the common good all around the world. When BIOFACH, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, brings…
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