The humble mussel, often overlooked in the seafood aisle, is quietly revolutionizing the aquaculture industry. Not only are mussels delicious and nutritious, but they are emerging as champions of sustainable seafood, offering a glimmer of hope for a healthier planet. Recent data paints a compelling picture of their positive impact, and forward-thinking companies are leading […]
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Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by Friend of the Sea: “True Sustainability or Greenwashing? Unveiling the Importance of Genuine Practices in Seafood” 📅 Date: 22nd of May 2025⏰ Time: 4 PM (Central Europe Time) Who is this webinar for? Sustainability and environmental managers Media professionals and journalists NGOs, conservation groups, […]
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Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by Friend of the Sea: “Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing: Protecting Oceans and Seafarers” 📅 Date: 16th of April 2025⏰ Time: 4 PM (Central Europe Time) Who is this webinar for? Sustainability and environmental managers Media professionals and journalists NGOs, conservation groups, bloggers, and influencers […]
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The World Sustainability Organization Applauds the Swiss Company’s Growing Environmental Leadership The World Sustainability Organization (WSO) is thrilled to announce that Lindaren AG, a Swiss leader in natural supplements, has achieved the prestigious Friend of the Earth Smart Working certification and has joined the WSO Plastic Offset initiative. These new milestones build on the company’s existing Friend of the Sea certification, awarded […]
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Ship-whale collisions are one of the main threats to the survival of these majestic marine mammals, and the urgency to address the issue is more evident than ever. Recent studies, including research published in Science, and the work of the World Sustainability Foundation and the Friend of the Sea programme, offer an in-depth view of the global risk and […]
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The anniversary of AquaRio in Rio de Janeiro—celebrating eight years of operation—offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role of aquariums in protecting marine biodiversity and the importance of sustainability certifications. In an era of climate crisis, aquariums are evolving from simple tourist attractions into significant hubs for research, conservation, and environmental awareness. A shining […]
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The World Sustainability Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainability and protecting the environment and its species, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Fondazione Cetacea, a historic Italian non-profit organisation committed to marine conservation since 1988. A Centre of Excellence for Sea Turtle Recovery The flagship facility of Fondazione Cetacea is the Sea Turtle […]
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Save the Seals Campaign Your Support is important to Save the Seals Sign Our Petition!Save the Seals Seals, or phocids, are marine mammals fully adapted to aquatic life. Unlike their close relatives in the Otariidae family (such as sea lions), seals lack external ears and cannot walk on four legs. Instead, their streamlined bodies make […]
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Save the Seagrasses Campaign Your Support is important to Save the Seagrasses Sign Our Petition!Save the Seagrasses Seagrasses are salt-water plants, the only flowering plants in marine environments, with 72 species worldwide. Seagrasses evolved from terrestrial plants to colonize photic zones of the ocean, like their distant cousins, seagrasses also photosynthesize, and some species even […]
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Mark your calendars for an extraordinary celebration of fashion and sustainability at Friend of the Earth’s Sustainable Fashion Show, hosted at the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci in Milan. This unique event will feature a dozen Friend of the Earth certified sustainable brands, each highlighting their commitment to responsible practices through stunning garments. Set against the […]
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