The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act (Prop. 37) looks to add new labeling requirements to food retailers and producers that sell food products containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). GMOs, or biotechnology foods, are plants and animals that have features scientifically-engineered in order to ensure a higher yield. The main goal of Prop.…
DetailsOn Monday the Federal Trade Commission updated their Green Marketing Guidelines, known as the Green Guides, to help limit misleading and false claims that products are ‘green’ or ‘environmentally friendly.’ This is the first revision since 1998. The new sections include the use of carbon offsets, “green” certifications and seals, and renewable energy and renewable…
DetailsFive easy ways to go green on your next vacation! 1. Unplug: Save electricity while you are away! Before you head out, unplug any appliance that won’t be in use while you’re gone such as computers, chargers, televisions, and microwaves. As much as 10 percent of the electricity used in your home is wasted energy…
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DetailsAdam Stone, J.D., is our Policy Manager here at the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. A graduate from California Western School of Law, Adam joins U.S. Green Chamber as an advocate for policies affecting green business and sustainability. While at California Western, Adam completed extensive study in the field of business law and had the…
DetailsIf you’ve ever wondered, “how does solar energy function,” today you recognize. To get out how does solar power work, we have to appear in the application of solar energy. Let’s look at how does solar energy work in these applications. If you covert your house electricity to solar power you are going to receive…
DetailsOriginal article by Gerrit Heyns can be viewed on the Harvard Business Review Blog Network Companies That Invest in Sustainability Do Better Financially It’s a common misperception that responsible or sustainable investments are all in the hug yourself, warm feeling, good intention category, the inevitable consequence of which is diminished investment return. Nothing could be…
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DetailsThe original article can be viewed at Earth 911 10 Tips for Staying Waste Free at Work by Mary Mazzoni 8/13/2012 1. Bring Your Lunch Bringing your own lunch and snacks to the office in reusable containers not only reduces packaging waste, but can also put thousands of dollars back into your pocket annually. A…
DetailsMonsanto has recently posted (14 Aug 2012) an article on their website about why they are spending millions of dollars to defeat California’s Proposition 37 which would require that foods made with GMO ingredients be labeled. However, Monsanto has a way with words that is very deceptive and downright untrue. Another article, published…
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