The recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling is a major win for plant-based food labelling, striking down France’s attempt to ban “meaty” terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products. The ECJ confirmed that EU law already provides adequate consumer protection, making additional national regulations unnecessary. The one caveat: governments could still find a […]
This Earth Overshoot Day is the same old story… August 1st marks the point that humanity has exhausted the planet’s natural resources available for the year. By the time we reach the end of 2024, the average person will have used up the natural resources of around 1.7 Earths. 🌍🌎 Until we can get a […]
Prospective parents, nursing mothers urged to mitigate use of plastics to protect their babies. Microplastics – where do they come from? Microplastics are small particles of plastic, less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length, from the size of a grain of rice to particles that have to be viewed under a microscope, explain Yale Sustainability experts Leigh Shemitz […]
Have you heard the latest buzz surrounding the Olympics? It’s not just about the athletes and the competitions anymore. This time, it’s about food – specifically, plant-based food. Yes, you read that right. The Paris Olympics are gearing up to serve a whopping 13 million meals, and the menu is taking a groundbreaking turn towards […]
Last year, in collaboration with the Universities of Ghent and Copenhagen, we released our highly acclaimed report Evolving Appetites as part of the Smart Protein project. This comprehensive study delved into the acceptance of plant-based diets among consumers. Now, we are eager to hear from you! How did you perceive the relevance of our report, and how did it […]
The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change’s (ESABCC) recent report assesses more than 80 indicators to gauge progress towards EU climate neutrality. After last year’s SAPEA report, this is the second call from EU science advisors that the EU’s food policy is not aligned with climate and environmental goals. The Advisory Board’s findings are stark: efforts […]
On October 25th, Srí Prahláda School in Somogyvámos, Hungary, became a hub of inspiration and innovation as it hosted the much-anticipated Impact Entrepreneurship multiplier event. This event, facilitated by Zoltan Hosszu, one of the experts behind the program, marked a significant milestone in the journey of the Impact Entrepreneurship project. A Day of Learning and […]
As I assisted in organising “OAZA Academy: Building Digital Heritage” event held in the heart of Budapest, I felt an overwhelming sense of purpose and excitement. It was a significant milestone for us, and I am thrilled to share the highlights of our gathering. The serene environment of the Educational Hall of Govinda Vegetáriánus és […]
We are delighted to announce that we have started working with the European Solidarity Corps programme and we are also very honoured to introduce our very first volunteer under this initiative: 🌟 Meet our new volunteer – Tea from Croatia 🌟 🎨 Hobbies and passions.When she’s not immersed in crafting, she’s dancing to her favourite […]
Dear Youth workers and Enthusiasts, We are delighted to share the exciting news with you that our foundation, the Öko-völgy Alapítvány in collaboration with OAZA, LASOPSY, and Producoes Fixe with the support of the European Commission through the Erasmus+ program, has contributed to the accomplishment of the Impact Entrepreneurship Manual. This manual is not just […]