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Feeding Kids from Berkeley to New Orleans: Edible Schoolyard and Blue Bottle Coffee June 24th, 2009
The Edible Schoolyard has been one of the most visible sustainable food projects of our time. Surprisingly controversial -- Is it really elitist to feed good food to public school children? -- there is no...more
Are You Healthier Than a Monkey? October 1st, 2008
New Study Scrutinizes The Human Diet
A group of scientists examined two groups of mice, feeding one group a typical human diet, and the other the diet typical to a chimpanzee. Do we lead a healthier lifestyle than our simian relatives?...more
Shampoo May Be Hazardous To Your Baby's Health July 24th, 2008
Watch Out for Brands Containing Phalates
The FDA has released a report that some baby shampoos, powders and lotions containing phalates could lead to reproductive defects later in life. Want to see more GreenLight News -- no preservatives added? Click here See...more
BPA: Plastic Products that Are BPA-Free May 2nd, 2008
Where to Find Safe Plastics without BPA Chemicals
The response to the series of stories we have run about BPA in your water bottle, and in cans, baby formula and baby bottles has been immense. Now people are asking us to pull together...more
BPA: The Dangers of Canned Foods May Be Greater Than Plastics April 25th, 2008
Report Says Canned Foods – Pasta and Soup -- May Be Even More Dangerous
The headlines have focused on the dangers of BPA (bisphenol-A, an endocrine-disrupting chemical) in plastics. But it turns out that the BPA in the plastic lining of canned foods may pose even greater dangers. Many canned...more
BPA: 5 Tips to Avoid the Dangers in Plastics April 22nd, 2008
Your plastic water bottle may not be safe
You’ve probably seen the news reports about the dangers of chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol-A, an endocrine-disrupting chemical) and others in plastic. Now it’s time for you to do something about it. I know you’re trying...more
Vegan This! March 23rd, 2008
When I think of veganism the first thing that comes to mind is skimping. I always feel as though if I were to take that drastic step that I would be missing out on so...more
