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Seed Production Industry of Denmark

Not many may be aware that Denmark is one of the leading producers of grass, clover, and horticultural seeds. At least 40% of EU’s total production of such seeds comes from Denmark. Also, 90% of the country’s production is exported to more than 100 countries. That is how big a player Denmark is in the global market when it comes to seed production. […]

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Danish Wind Power: Showing a Glimpse of the Possibilities

There is not one place in the world where the positive possibilities of wind power is stronger than in Denmark. The country has been blessed with abundant wind supply which makes what it does quite natural. The Danish government is also highly supportive in the efforts to bring up to 50% the percentage of electricity coming from wind energy now placed at 30%. […]

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Family Forestry in Denmark

Family forestry has long been an important undertaking in Nordic countries. This is especially so in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. In Denmark. most long-time family forest owners are farmers and have owned their properties for generations. In contrast, the new owners are usually people living in cities who look at their owned forests primarily for recreational purposes such as hunting. […]

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Copenhagen as European Green Capital of 2014

Denmark’s dedication to finding innovative and sustainable solutions for the many environmental challenges facing the world today is no secret. With Copenhagen’s recent awarding as the European Green Capital of 2014, the city joins other premium European cities adjudged as among those having the best environmental records. Previous winners include Stockholm, Sweden; Hamburg,Germany; Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; and Nantes, France. As early as now, Bristol, United Kingdom has been declared the European Green Capital of 2015. […]

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How Far Has Sustainability Efforts Gone in Denmark?

The Danish people are especially known for their commitment to green living. This does not come as a surprise at all considering the focused energy policy of the government. At present, Denmark is an acknowledged world leader in renewable energy technology. Copenhagen is especially known for being one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Aside from these widely known facts about the country’s green efforts, there are many other efforts of the same nature simultaneously happening all over the country. So we ask, how far has sustainability efforts gone in Denmark?  […]

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BioM : An Eco-Restaurant Right Down to the Walls

We have heard of restaurants serving eco-friendly dishes and observing eco-friendly ways of preparing dishes. It is not common however to hear about restaurants that take the eco sense to its limits. The Restaurant BioM in Copenhagen is a very good example of an eating establishment that takes the task of taking better of the world quite seriously. […]