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From Freeway To Farm In San Francisco
A new organic farm is coming to San Francisco; in the middle of the city and on top of a freeway.
Edible Schoolyard Coming To PS216 In New York
In a day and age when kids are already being bombarded at schools by unhealthy choices, it’s nice too see that at least one school is seeing the importance of exposing kids to the importance of healthy eating and environmental responsibility.
Saving Detroit By Turning It Back Into Farmland
John Hantz, a wealthy financial investor, believes the key to saving Detroit from utter collapse is taking the land around the city back to what it did best; growing crops.
More Herbicide Use Reported On Genetically Modified Crops
A new study has found that farmers are using MORE herbicide on genetically modified crops instead of less as they are intended to require.
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Now You Can ‘Go Green’ Even In Death With An ‘Eco-Coffin’
So you love living the green life. Why not have the green death as well with an environmentally friendly eco-coffin?
Sweden Requiring CO2 Emission Labeling On Food
In an effort to reduce its annual carbon emissions, Sweden has mandated that all foods start carrying labels listing the carbon dioxide emissions associated with their production.
Chipotle To Install Solar Panels On 75 Stores
Some Chipotle burritos will now be solar powered as 75 stores in the Southwest get equipped with solar PV systems.
Smart Choices Food Labeling Program Assumes You’re Stupid
The new Smart Choices labeling program is intended to inform consumers of ‘better choices’ when it comes to their processed food selections. As dumb as that sounds, it gets even more stupid.
Organic Labeled ‘Store Brand’ Food From Big Chain Stores Might Not Be Truly Organic
Organic labeled ’store brand’ food from big chain stores like Target, Wal Mart, and Costco might not be truly organic as the big industrial ‘organic’ farms supplying them seem to be getting a pass when it comes to abiding by the USDA’s organic tenets.
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A 6,000 sqft Rooftop Organic Farm Grows In Brooklyn
A sizable working 6,000 sqft rooftop farm in Brooklyn provides local restaurants with fresh local produce while at the same time helping them to reduce their carbon footprint.
