How much forest we destroy eating hamburgers, according to Mighty Earth
What’s hidden behind a simple hamburger? Hundreds of thousands of kilometres of forest in Brazil and Bolivia that don’t exist anymore, just to start.
Plant based alternatives attract investment from meat producers
Plant based foods are ones in which ingredients aren’t derived from animals. As well as vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds, the trend in the growth of “fake” meats and plant based milks provides even more options for those seeking alternatives to meat and dairy consumption. These act as substitutes to meat and dairy by imitating animal
What you need to know about food irradiation. How it works, where it’s used, advantages and disadvantages
Food irradiation involves exposing food to bursts of gamma rays, X-rays or electron beams to eliminate risks associated with microbial contamination, as well as to increase products’ shelf life. It has been used for many years in Asia, the United States and Europe (Netherlands, Belgium and France mostly), but it is not yet fully accepted by consumers and public opinion. A point
Eliseu Lopes and the Guaraní keep up their struggle for nature
Eliseu Lopes has been in Italy to talk about the dangers that indigenous Guaraní people are facing in Brazil in order to survive.
Fat Lama, the site to share objects. Because experiences, not things, make for happiness
Fat Lama wants to revolutionise the way people consume. The site will allow users to share their objects, combining trust and sustainability.
Sharia investment, the positive social impact of Islamic finance
Sharia is the Islamic canonical law based on the teachings of the Koran (Qur’an) and the Prophet Muhammad: a set of disciplines and principles that govern the behaviour of a Muslim towards others including with regards to investments or financial services. Sharia explains the Islamic concepts of money and capital, the relationship between risk and profit, and the social
7 things to know about extra virgin olive oil
We know that it’s good, it’s healthy and is the right ingredient to use in the Mediterranean cuisine (and not only). But how can we choose the best extra virgin olive oil?
José Pepe Mujica tells us what happiness really is
José Pepe Mujica, ex presidente dell’Uruguay, è in Italia per presentare il suo ultimo libro Una pecora nera al potere, la politica della gente. Nella tappa milanese ha dialogato con Petrini e Sepúlveda, sulla felicità.
Millet and cauliflower croquettes with anchovies
The recipe to prepare tasty millet and cauliflower croquettes with anchovies and a crunchy topping of sesame seeds.
How CO2 pollution is converted into green fuel
A team of American scientists found a new way to convert carbon dioxide into ethanol, a low-impact fuel.