Monthly Archives: May 2013

Personal care, Farm Bill, women, dandelions and more from the week-end readings

Posted on May 28, 2013 by monika

To learn what to avoid in personal care merchandises, read 9 Toxins to Avoid in Personal Care Products from Green America. For updates on activities regarding 2013 Farm Bill, read The 2013 Farm Bill: What to Know, What to Do … Continue reading →

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Farm Bill, GMOS, big corporations, cooking magazine for children and more from the week-end readings

Posted on May 20, 2013 by monika

The Farm Bill is back on the agenda and it will be voted by the Senate. However, as Food and Water Watch describes in the article, Farm Bill 2013: The Bill Goes to the Senate Floor… Again, there are significant … Continue reading →

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Dodgy food practices, children and chemicals, coconut oil and others from the week-end readings

Posted on May 14, 2013 by monika

Tom Philpott from Mother Jones enlightens us on 7 Dodgy Food Practices Banned in Europe But Just Fine Here (the US). (Warning: your hair will stand up) Over 5000 children’s products contain toxic chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and … Continue reading →

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Gardening, Guinea pigs, climate, bees and more from the week-end readings

Posted on May 7, 2013 by monika

In Highlands Today, Tracy Hodge lists the benefits of organic gardening. It is no surprise that we are all Guinea pigs for big agrochemical and pharmaceutical companies. AlterNet’s You Are a Guinea Pig: What Happens to Your Body As It’s … Continue reading →

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