Tag archives for organic
Honest Tea Ramps Up Commitment to Fair Trade
Honest Tea, committed to fair trade since 2003, recently issued its latest corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.
GMO Contamination? USDA Suggests Sticking Small Farmers With the Bill
The USDA suggests farmers could safeguard themselves against GMO contamination by purchasing insurance, letting biotech companies off the hook.
Conventional or Organic, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Are a Holiday Winner
Whether you walk into a Costco or a street like Van Ness here in Fresno, you cannot escape the fact that Christmas is creeping up on us. And so it is pumpkin chocolate chip cookie time.
Monsanto Outspending Top 10 Pro-Prop 37 Supporters 2 to 1
The fight over California’s Proposition 37 and GMOs heats up; opponents such as Monsanto wail that the sky would fall if the measure passes.
Six Steps To An Easy & Delicious Summer Fruit Pie
One of the best ways to enjoy summer fruit is to make a galette, the French and fancy word for rustic pie. Here are the six easy steps to create a crowd pleaser for that upcoming summer barbecue!
500Eco, The Everyday Sustainable Practices App
500eco is a place for you to share your sustainable practices and interact with others in the community, from kitchen gardening to sustainable home remodeling.
Why Buying Fair Trade Bananas is the Best Bet for Breakfast
If you do not buy organic or fair trade bananas, this video sums up why you must be careful about the choices you make for your breakfast.
Fair Trade Takes Over the Whole Foods Produce Section
Last month Whole Foods introduced more fruits and vegetables certified by Oakland-based Fair Trade USA. Fair trade watermelon will be an ethical treat this summer.
In One Picture: If Martha Steward and Bugs Bunny Had a Love Child…
But the best ice cream flavor has to be what sounds like the product of a tryst between Bugs Bunny and Martha Stewart. Thank you, Scream Sorbet.
Clif Bar Celebrates Its 20th Birthday With LEED Platinum Headquarters
Clif Bar, the granddaddy of the modern day energy bar, has been sustainably celebrating its 20th birthday this year. The company’s latest accomplishment is this week’s announcement that its headquarters in Emeryville, CA, across the bay from San Francisco, was awarded with LEED Platinum certification.
Farmers’ Market Plays an Organic Role in Keeping Santa Cruz Weird
Wednesday rituals in Santa Cruz means its Farmers' Market, the vendors of which have crammed the parking lots behind the Pacific Garden Mall in Santa Cruz for years.
In One Picture: Dutch Babies, a Great Morning Start
Organic eggs, organic butter, organic milk, organic flower, and salt are all you need for Dutch babies, a great way to start the day at breakfast.