In 2012, a study by the National Resource Defense Council issued the warning that some 40% of America’s food was being tossed in the trash, much of it because it failed the cosmetic standards of the grocery industry. In addition to the wholesale loss of food, the water, land and other resources used to produce trashed Read More…
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House Passes GMO Labeling Bill, Obama Set To Sign
A controversial bill that will prevent states from creating their own labeling standards for genetically engineered foods has passed the House of Representatives and now heads to President Obama’s desk. On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at creating a federal standard for labeling genetically engineered or modified foods. Genetically modified Read More…
San Francisco Becomes First City To Ban Styrofoam Products
Convenience is a big factor in today’s society, especially when it comes to eating, which is why styrofoam has been such a staple in fast food restaurants, for takeout orders anywhere, and in the home when the pool, beach, or a large party at the house is calling. But did you ever stop to think how this Read More…
Eclipsed by Brexit Controversy, EU Nations Fighting To Ban Glyphosate
As the European Union dominates the news headlines across the world, the Brexit is not the only controversy brewing in Europe. Never known for its democratic values, European nations have nevertheless refused to back an extension of the use of glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup – a decision that could strike a major Read More…
Senate Agrees On “DARK Act” GMO Labeling Bill
The U.S. Senate has announced a bipartisan deal which will prevent states from labeling genetically modified foods in favor of a federal labeling system. Here’s what you need to know… Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry agreed on a new bill aimed at labeling foods with genetically modified ingredients. The Read More…
Pakistanis and Indians Unite to Feed the Poor
Recently, individuals in India and Pakistan came together to form one united group, the Robin Hood Army (RHA), in order to fight hunger in their respective countries. According to Al Jazeera, Neel Ghose started the group in 2014 to fight hunger in New Delhi. He shared his idea with Sarah Afridi, a friend in Pakistan, Read More…






