According to “Property 24,” sales of natural cleaning products have more than doubled in the last two years. Some household cleaners may not be as green as they seem. Air fresheners, for example, may contain phthalates, formaldehyde and phosphates. However, you can make your own cleaning supplies by using basic ingredients such as baking soda, […]
The “Examiner” reports after hiring the former president of the Sierra Club to oversee its transition to a more sustainable company, Wal-Mart has announced a plan to make its food items healthier. This involves reducing sugar and salt in processed food, eliminating trans fats, and lowering prices on fresh produce. Kelly Brownell, a prominent expert […]
According to “The Hill’s Congress Blog,” legislation marking the most sweeping reform of food safety oversight will greatly improve the ability to respond to outbreaks of food-borne illness. As a result of the new law, every food manufacturer will have to constantly look for potential food safety threats, adopt appropriate measures to avoid dangers in […]
According to “MSNBC,” congress passed a law that requires officials to set nutritional standards for all foods sold in schools, including vending machines. Vending machines that dispense snacks such as organic yogurt and granola bars, gluten-free snacks and fresh fruit will be rolling into schools, fitness clubs and office buildings. Often they will be replacing […]
“USA Today” reports the government is calling for dramatic changes in school meals, including limiting french fries, sodium and calories and offering students more fruits and vegetables. The proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will raise the nutrition standards for meals for the first time in 15 years. Some of the proposed changes […]
The “Los Angeles Times” offers tips for parents who have to pack lunches for their kids. To keep kids interested in eating lunches that are healthy, they suggest using a little creativity and variety on a daily basis with an emphasis on serving whole foods. They recommend investing in tightly closed containers and packing items […]
“The Living Green Solution” has posted a very basic bath salt recipe with great tips to ensure a relaxing bath that is free of potential toxic chemicals. They recommend using organic ingredients and storing in glass jars.
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According to the “Associated Press,” a Canadian biotechnology company has asked the U.S. to approve a genetically modified apple that won’t brown soon after it is sliced, saying the improvement could boost sales of apples for snacks and other uses. U.S. apple growers say it’s too soon to know whether they’d be interested in the […]
According to “The Huffington Post,” Alberto Gonzalez, founder and CEO of GustOrganics, the world’s first certified-organic restaurant using 100% organic ingredients, is implementing an extension of his restaurants called Organic Carts NYC. Organic Carts NYC is a combination of certified-organic food, eco-friendly packaging, and renewable resources, with the goal of being available only a few […]
According to “healthy Child Healthy World,” organic milk production, long considered one of the fastest growing segments of US agriculture, has begun to slow in the past year as Americans tighten their belts. A recent study by Newcastle University found that organic dairy cows in the UK produce milk that is higher in vitamins, antioxidants, […]