The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event with Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. It addressed the critical need for robust labor and environmental standards in

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event with Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. It addressed the critical need for robust labor and environmental standards in the cannabis industry. More details are available here.

ECA Executive Director Ashley Preece was joined by Laura Day Rivero, an expert in sustainable cannabis practices, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett, a Lewis & Clark College professor. Dr. Bennett's research explores demand for ethically sourced cannabis and "budtender" knowledge in Oregon.

View presentations on ECA's YouTube channel; follow Facebook and Instagram. Produced by Barry Heidt; curated by Ruth Ann Barrett (EarthSayers.tv), where Part 2 also available.

Published July 16, 2017, the Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) kick-off event featured Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, Laura Day Rivero, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. They addressed the need for robust

Published July 16, 2017, the Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) kick-off event featured Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, Laura Day Rivero, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. They addressed the need for robust labor and environmental standards in cannabis; Rivero shared sustainable practices, and Dr. Bennett discussed political economy. Ashley Preece presented a certification program for labor standards, third-party inspections, and state uniformity. The ECA later merged with the Organic Cannabis Association, forming the Cannabis Certification Council, with Preece as Executive Director.

More info here; Part 4 here on EarthSayers.tv. Produced by Barry Heidt, curated by Ruth Ann Barrett.

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event in March 2017, featuring Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. The discussion addressed the cannabis industry's need for

The Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) hosted a kick-off event in March 2017, featuring Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, and Laura Day Rivero. The discussion addressed the cannabis industry's need for robust labor and environmental standards. Laura Day Rivero shared her expertise in sustainable practices, while Dr. Elizabeth Bennett provided insights from Lewis & Clark College.

Following the event, the Cannabis Certification Council was established, merging the ECA and the Organic Cannabis Association, with Ashley Preece named Executive Director. This content, including a Q&A session (Part 4), was produced by Barry Heidt and curated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv. Part 3 is available here on EarthSayers.tv.

Amidst global challenges, "A Message From the Future II: The Years of Repair" is an animated short film that dares to envision a radically better future. It portrays 2020 as a historic turning

Amidst global challenges, "A Message From the Future II: The Years of Repair" is an animated short film that dares to envision a radically better future. It portrays 2020 as a historic turning point, where lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic and global anti-racism uprisings drive the creation of a society where everyone is essential and no one is sacrificed.

This sequel to the 2019 Emmy-nominated short film "A Message From the Future" with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, features art by Molly Crabapple and political storytelling by Naomi Klein, Avi Lewis, and Opal Tometi. Narrators include Tometi, Emma Thompson, Gael García Bernal, and Nigerian poet Nnimmo Bassey.

Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) discusses the vital role of the circular economy in food systems, emphasizing the need to redesign our current linear model. Explore their

Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) discusses the vital role of the circular economy in food systems, emphasizing the need to redesign our current linear model. Explore their latest study, "The Big Food Redesign: Making nature-positive food the norm," for more insights.

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Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, outlines the challenges in maximizing food utilization and transitioning to a circular food economy. The Foundation drives this shift

Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, outlines the challenges in maximizing food utilization and transitioning to a circular food economy. The Foundation drives this shift through business, learning, insights, and communications.

Explore their work, including the "Big Food Redesign" study: The big food redesign: Making nature-positive food the norm. Subscribe for more videos: Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube. Find out more: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Biodiversity loss is a critical 21st-century threat. Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation discusses how food design can help restore nature, rather than hinder it, by allowing

Biodiversity loss is a critical 21st-century threat. Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation discusses how food design can help restore nature, rather than hinder it, by allowing biodiversity to thrive.

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Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation interviewed Nestle CEO Mark Schneider and Unilever's Hanneke Faber. They discussed the crucial roles of farmers, farming, and companies in driving

Emma Chow from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation interviewed Nestle CEO Mark Schneider and Unilever's Hanneke Faber. They discussed the crucial roles of farmers, farming, and companies in driving regenerative agriculture and maintaining biodiversity throughout supply chains.

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