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Edible Garden Partners with the University of Rhode Island on Sustainability Research in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Greenhouse Sector
Partnership Aims to Benchmark and Enhance Sustainability Practices Across the Industry; Educational Tools Will Be Developed to Inspire Future Leaders in
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[{"type":"text","content":"Partnership Aims to Benchmark and Enhance Sustainability Practices Across the Industry; Educational Tools Will Be Developed to Inspire Future Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture\nBELVIDERE, NJ, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products, today announced a new partnership with the University of Rhode Island as part of a graduate research project focused on sustainability in the CEA greenhouse sector. This collaboration will involve Edible Garden opening its production facility to University researchers, who will evaluate the company's current sustainability initiatives. “We are proud to partner with the University of Rhode Island on this important initiative,” said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to continuously improve our sustainability practices. By participating in this comprehensive assessment, we are not only benchmarking our efforts against industry standards but also gaining valuable insights that will help us set clear, actionable goals to elevate our sustainability initiatives. Additionally, beyond enhancing our internal operations, we see this project as an opportunity to contribute to the broader conversation about the environmental impact of the greenhouse CEA industry. As stewards of the planet, it is essential that we share our findings to drive positive change within the industry.” Jan-Tia Kern, Head of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Edible Garden, added, “We are particularly excited about the potential to develop educational tools based on this research that can inspire and educate the next generation on the critical role sustainable agriculture plays in ensuring a healthier future for both people and the planet. As the project progresses, the Company remains committed to transparency and collaboration, sharing both successes and learnings to help drive the industry toward more sustainable practices.” ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN® Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products backed by Zero-Waste Inspired® next generation farming. Offered at over 5,000 st...