Take Action Against GMO Food Contamination

May 17, 2010Food

It’s been a rough few weeks for those concerned about threats from genetically manipulated (GMO) foods. First, in a recess appointment, President Obama gave the role of chief agricultural trade negotiator to a long-time lobbyist for the GMO crop industry. Next, news...

An Appetizing End to E-Waste

Apr 1, 2010Environmental Justice, Food

Working with Cargill, a leader in bio-based green packaging, and with Ferran Adria, chef of Spain’s three-star Michelin restaurant elBulli, in 2011 electronics industry giant Sony will unveil a new PlayStation made from completely edible materials. Recent reports have...

Perdue’s Chicken Labels — For the Birds

Mar 24, 2010Food

In a February press release, poultry giant Perdue announced its latest breakthrough in corporate doublespeak: the company’s birds will now carry a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) “process verified” seal of approval, spending your hard-earned tax dollars to certify...

Son of Toxic Sludge: The Smell That Won’t Die

Feb 18, 2010Food

Sewage sludge is the mucky residue of municipal wastewater treatment operations, consisting largely of human feces. Repackaged as “biosolids,” sludge is sold or given away to farmers and homeowners for use as a nutrient-rich fertilizer. But when used to grow food, our...

The Tofu that Ate New York

Feb 15, 2010Food

Sensational, misleading headline of the day: “Becoming Vegetarian ‘Can Harm the Environment.’” Oddly, the content of this bogus article from the UK Daily Telegraph contradicts its own headline, quoting the author of the study it purports to address:  “Simply...