The EU-organic production-regulation is a part of the European Union regulation that sets rules about the production of organic agricultural products and how to label them. In the EU, organic farming and organic food are more commonly known as ecological or biological. The regulation is derived from the guidelines of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), which is an association of about 800 […]
India Organic is a certification mark for organically farmed food products manufactured in India. The certification mark certifies that an organic food product confirms to the National Standards for Organic Products established in 2000. Those standards ensures that the product or the raw materials used in the product were grown through organic farming, without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or induced hormones. The certification is issued […]
Organic certification is a certification process for producers of organic food and other organic agricultural products, in the European Union more commonly known as ecological or biological products. In general, any business directly involved in food production can be certified, including seed suppliers, farmers, food processors, retailers and restaurants. A lesser known counterpart is certification for organic textiles (or organic clothing) that includes certification of textile products made from organically grown fibres. Requirements vary […]
COURTESY : app.croneri.co.uk Firefighting Most fires start small but, if left to develop, they will grow and spread, causing a great deal of damage and threatening the lives of those in the vicinity. In addition to the provision of portable fire extinguishers for controlling fires, organisations should consider the installation of fixed fire extinguisher systems […]
Courtesy : www.carbonbrief.org Eradicating poverty Emissions inequality Humans release tens of billions of tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. However, the distribution of these emissions is unequal – as they are disproportionately produced by people in wealthier countries who typically live more carbon-intensive lifestyles. The new study uses what it calls “outstandingly detailed” global expenditure data from […]
Courtesy : www.grin.com Environment assessment and site selection ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I like to thank Khan Ferdousour Rahman, Assistant Professor and the head of the Department of Environmental Science from the State University of Bangladesh for his kind support in designing the overall EIA study. Besides, his time to time suggestions, advice and untiring efforts encourage me […]
COURTESY : buckingham.com ENERGY EFFICIENCY You’re likely familiar with the ENERGY STAR logo – light blue and white, typically featured on many items in your local home improvement store from light bulbs to dishwashers. Although the imagery is well known, the process and benefits are sometimes glossed over. Here is some information about ENERGY STAR […]
COURTESY : www.unido.org ENERGY MANAGEMENT Energy Management Standards constitute a demonstrated effective policy tool and market-based mechanism to bring about sustainable energy efficiency in industry. National and international experiences have shown that even when cost-effective energy efficiency projects are identified by plant engineers they frequently experience difficulty in getting implemented. This is primarily a consequence […]
COURTESY : www.bdc.ca ENERGY EFFICIENCY Your building’s energy efficiency not only affects your utility bill, but can also have an impact on your property’s value and your workers’ performance. Here are some tips to consider as you improve the energy efficiency of your commercial building. Measure your energy consumption Most businesses don’t have the luxury […]
COURTESY : www.herts.ac.uk Design and branding Creativity, collaboration, tech and big ideas. If you think you want to work in advertising or branding, but you love graphic design, this could be the course for you. Design is the (not-so) secret weapon behind every innovative brand, beautiful magazine, eye-popping piece of print and jaw-dropping digital interface. Learn its secrets and carve out an influential career working with the biggest firms […]