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Justice Begins with (Non-GMO) Seeds

Sep 15, 2011Charles MargulisEnvironmental Justice, Food, Tips

As the Justice Begins with Seeds conference kicks-off in San Francisco, it’s a good time for a reminder about some of the reasons that we are concerned about genetically engineered (GMO) food. For example, there is increasing concern that allergies may occur...

Tell the Governor: Reduce Pesticide Use, for School Children and Workers’ Health!

Sep 21, 2010Caroline CoxFood, Laws & Regulations

Pesticide use is so prevalent in our country that these intentional poisons are nearly everywhere. Don’t want to take my word for it? There’s no need to: cautious, understated, and matter-of-fact reports from conservative government agencies verify that pesticides...

Eco-Tip: Avoiding BPA in Baby Products

Sep 9, 2010Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips

Sadly, the California legislature failed last month to pass a ban on the harmful chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in infant bottles, cups, and food containers. Scientists are doing an extraordinary amount of research about BPA, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest...

Eco-Tip of the Week: Celebrating National Culinary Month at Home

Jul 22, 2010Ali Geering-KlineFood, Tips

It’s not the most well-known month dedication, but apparently, July is National Culinary Arts Month. Though this four-week celebration focuses on celebrating professional cooks and chefs, we thought we’d pay homage to the good old tradition of cooking at home. ...

Hospitals Taking on Factory Animal Farms and the Meat-Protein Myth

Jul 1, 2010Charles MargulisFood

Last week, an NPR story highlighted menu changes at Bay Area hospitals that have the meat industry steaming. For decades nutritionists have warned about meaty diets high in saturated fats. More recently, medical experts have warned that the meat industry’s practices...

Eco-Tip of the Week: Fourth of July Celebrations

Jun 30, 2010Ali Geering-KlineTips

In honor of summer’s biggest holiday, let’s all make some Independence Day declarations to help protect our health and the environment we share. Small lifestyle changes (like living less wastefully and avoiding toxic chemicals in everyday consumer...