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Dehydrator machine increases local herbal tea output tenfold

The production of local herbal tea used to have little scientific back-up to ensure maximum benefits from the products. There were no established protocols on material collection, drying, and brewing. Processing equipment were limited, hence producers were unable to meet market demands. A new dehydrator machine that efficiently dries herbal tea materials was recently developed […]

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Preserving, restocking giant clams fast-tracked via molecular tech

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of September 21, 2021) Giant clams are important players in coral reef ecosystems. They serve as habitat for fish, corals, and other marine organisms. However, most species of giant clams are already in danger of extinction due to disturbances brought about by climate change and human activities.

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On TessDrive’s 5th year, the man behind the ‘unprofitable’ website remains optimistic

It’s Year 5 of a little online project called TessDrive.com. Website founder and manager Aries B. Espinosa shares his thoughts on a future that could be brighter, and kinder, for all creatures on the planet. Time sure flies when you’re having fun, and I realized just lately that we’ve been at this quiet little website

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Better ways found today: The plant-based bug bites Hollywood’s awards bodies

TessDrive presents a regular summary of online finds, web discoveries that show us better ways to a better world. Ever so slowly, we’ll help you restore your faith in humanity. Three of the world’s most prestigious television and movie awards events have gone plant-based. Here’s looking at you, Oscar. It started with the 77th Golden Globe

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Farmers, doctors, scientists, activists gather for ‘Food. Farming. Freedom’ conference

“Seeds are essential to agriculture because whoever controls the seed supply will affect the state of food and agriculture.” Thus say the organizers of the October 26 conference “Food. Farming. Freedom” or FFF. They add that it is of the utmost importance that small-scale farmers gain access to farming components. These, however, were just two

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‘3-peat’ win highlights basketball showdown in ‘Tagisang Robotics’

For the third time, Pitogo High School secured the Best Team Award and dominated the playing field of 16 schools anew during the “Tagisang Robotics 2.0” last Nov. 19 and 20 at the Forum 2 of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. Pitogo High School’s do-it-all robot secured the best win-draw-loss record

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Vegan mouth-watering and sexy at VegFest Pilipinas 2019

There is strength in numbers. Guilt-free, great-tasting dishes and cruelty-free, environment-friendly products become unlimited when variety is added. That’s the VegFest 2019 in the Philippines, touted as the biggest gathering of the plant-based, meat-free and cruelty-free community in Asia. It’s happening this weekend, and over a hundred merchants await. The vegan expo and workshops celebrate

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This school has a ‘golden rule’, and it’ll make you think twice about what your kids eat in cafeterias

The easiest way to convince people to stop eating meat is to ask them to go meatless on just one day of the week, then gradually work up to the entire week. Taking the first step may be the most difficult, but it is so important. People usually designate Mondays as the official start of

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