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Consumer Reports ‘Eco Label Report Cards’ Help Decipher Authenticity Of Green Claims/Labels

Greenerchoices.org now offers a searchable ‘eco-label report card’ database to better help eco-conscious consumers weed through the ever increasing sea of green labels and certifications appearing throughout the marketplace.

McDonald’s Board Votes “No” To Cage-Free Eggs

Not that this should come as a surprise to anyone, but the global obesity-creating juggernaut that is McDonald’s recently voted against a proposal to require 5% of its eggs come from ‘cage-free’ hens. According to McDonald’s, the “science isn’t in” on the benefits of cage-free eggs and that they feel 72 square inches per hen [...]

Top 5 Reasons Why Getting Rid Of Your Lawn Is One Of The ‘Greenest’ Things You Can Do.

The quest for the green lawn is never ending. But given all of the environmental impacts and negative health effects associated with attaining the perfect lawn, doesn’t it make more sense just to get rid of it? Here are 5 reasons why you should.

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.

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.