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Labeling of Genetically Engineered Animals Will Not Be Required

23. September 2008

Original Source: Common Dreams News Center FDA will not require labeling of genetically engineered animals that are sold as food WASHINGTON - September 18 - Consumers Union finds it “incomprehensible” that the FDA will not require labeling of genetically engineered animals that are sold as food. Genetically engineered animals may contain genetic material from entirely different species. [...]

Organic Food in 2008 - $32 Billion Dollars

16. September 2008

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Organic Food in 2008 - $32 Billion Dollars

The Organic Times Are a Changin’ New data show that 2008 organic food sales will reach $32.9 billion by Meredith Niles (Original article taken from Grist.com) As people from Haiti to Ethiopia are tragically struggling to cope with rising food prices, many are piecing together the reasons behind our recent price spikes. The culprits lie in everything from [...]

Greenwashing

15. September 2008

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Just as the term “organic” has become mainstream, so has the team “green.” In fact, according to a recent Times article, it has become too mainstream. The article refers to the recent phenomenon of seeing the market saturated with green products “greenwashing.” The problem with this is not that people are becoming aware of the green [...]

Organic Food May Soon Be Cheaper Than Other Produce

8. September 2008

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Organic Food May Soon Be Cheaper Than Other Produce

There is some good news out of the rising cost of oil (always trying to look on the bright side). A recent study in the United Kingdom has shown that organic food may soon be less expensive than food grown with fertilizers. This is because fossil fuels are used in industrial farming to manufacture the fertilizers. [...]

Designer Organic Clothes

4. September 2008

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Clothing designers are joining the trend and adding organic and other eco-friendly fabrics to their lines. C&C California and Joe’s Jeans are just a couple who have launched capsule collections. This isn’t a new trend for some designers, however. Loomstate, headed by Rogan Gregory and Scott Hahn, launched a collection in 2004 that features clothing [...]

Women Warned Not to Wear Perfume During Pregnancy

3. September 2008

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Women Warned Not to Wear Perfume During Pregnancy

Recent studies have shown (see article here) that the chemicals in perfumes or scented body creams can cause unborn boys health problems later in life such as infertility or cancer. This conclusion was made after studying the reproductive system of rats and determining that male foetuses can be damaged as early as eight weeks’ gestation. [...]

Top Twelve Foods for Long Term Storage

2. September 2008

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With food shortages reaching an all-time high and with prices constantly increasing, my husband and I are spending time evaluating our food storage. We like to keep things on hand in the event of an emergency, but now we’re thinking it’s smart to keep extra food just to save money too. The article “The Top Twelve [...]

Organic News: FDA Says There Is No Risk From BPA In Food Containers

21. August 2008

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FDA Draft Report: No Risk From BPA In Food Containers By Christopher Lee Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, August 16, 2008; Page A02 A controversial chemical commonly found in can linings, baby bottles and other household products does not pose a health hazard when used in food containers, according to a draft assessment released by the [...]

Organic Meeting - USDA & OTA

20. August 2008

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Original Source: Organic Consumers Association On August 13, in Greenfield, Mass., the USDA’s Farm Bill Implementation Team met with several representatives of the organic community, led by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), which arranged the meeting to discuss implementation of organic provisions in the 2008 Farm Bill. Other groups represented at the meeting were the Center [...]