Monthly Archives: June 2009

Biodiversity: An emerging trend

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The Union for Ethical BioTrade Named New Full Member of ISEAL

Membership to the International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labelling (ISEAL) Alliance was granted to the Union for Ethical BioTrade on 24 June 2009 making it the first organisation, without a connection to a founding member, to obtain full membership since ISEAL’s establishment. … Continue reading

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Sustainable Foods Summit

Join some of the most influential organisations in the organic, fairtrade, and sustainable food industries at the first-ever conference dedicated to eco-labeling and sustainability. The inaugural Sustainable Foods Summit will be held in Amsterdam, June 25-27. The event will aim … Continue reading

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Beauty industry is a contributor to the Amazon’s demise, says Greenpeace

Cattle-based by-products sourced from the Amazon and used in beauty ingredients, such as gelatin, are contributing to the destruction of the Amazon’s natural ecosystem, according to environmental advocacy group, Greenpeace. Entitled "Slaughtering The Amazon," the report shows that the cattle … Continue reading

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Mintel report predicts that Cosmetics companies will pursue ethical strategies in 2009

Cosmetics companies are expected to increasingly pursue ethical strategies in the coming months, as recently reported by Mintel. According to the research firm, ‘extreme ethical’ trends are expected to be on the rise in 2009 as the cosmetics industry works … Continue reading

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Ethical BioTrade Community Programme Launched

The Union for Ethical BioTrade has announced the launch of its Ethical BioTrade Community Programme aimed at supporting the deeper engagement of local and indigenous communities in the ethical sourcing of biodiversity. The effective implementation of Ethical BioTrade principles in … Continue reading

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Ethical ingredients sourcing gets boost from grant money

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