Beyond battery cages: a humane, sustainable model of egg production in The Netherlands
Posted on May 10, 2012 in Case Studies and Articles |
| Title |
Beyond battery cages: a humane, sustainable model of egg production in The Netherlands |
| Contributor |
World Society for the Protection of Animals |
| Author |
World Society for the Protection of Animals |
| Content |
Anticipating the disappearance of battery cages, alternative, more humane and sustainable methods of egg production have been and are being devel -oped. One up-and-coming example is the Roundel, a concept in The Netherlands that became operational in 2010 and is success-fully expanding. This case study shows its social, environmental and economic benefits – and the unique partnership between business, scientists and civil society that lay the foundation to its success. |
| Type of initiative |
Case Studies |
| Year Published |
2011 |
| Language |
English |
| Europe |
NETHERLANDS |
| Link |
http://tinyurl.com/7lpchvt |
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