In today's world, the extensive use of disposable packaging is a pressing global environmental concern. To combat this problem, the family farm, led by Toni Kukenberger, launched an innovative initiative. Their goal was to address the environmental impact of disposable packaging by introducing a reusable system. Their objective was to provide high-quality dairy products directly to consumers while simultaneously making substantial reductions in the use of plastic packaging. This not only aligns with global efforts to reduce waste but also significantly strengthens the farmer's position from the consumers' perspective.
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The EU is the first producer, consumer, exporter and importer of wine in the world. The winery industry generates by-products (spent grape pomace, pruning waste) that can be valorised into high-end products. They include products as fertilizers that could be used in the same industry, closing the loop.
This case study is drafting new legislation that allows renting forestland for multiple purposes in order to increase economic efficiency and maintain a balance between all ecosystem services. This Russian case works on regulation mechanisms so that people renting forestland can use it for multiple purposes, and to include ecosystem services in the Forest Code.
This factsheet explores how managing forests to be used as spiritual forests and forest kindergartens could benefit both the forest and the forest owner. The core impact of the case study is to raise awareness of the importance of cultural ecosystem services and to motivate forest actors to manage forests appropriately.