Seeds Of Death

Ben & Jerry's Will No Longer Use GMO's

Popular ice cream company Ben & Jerry's will phase out genetically modified organisms in their products by 2014. 

CSA Southern Ontario

Met a lovely, like minded gal today who gave me the heads up on Plan B Organic Farms. If you live in southern Ontario and are interested in a CSA program, be sure to check them out.

List of all CSA programs in Ontario

March Against Monsanto May 25th

March Against Monsanto is taking place in hundreds of cities all over the world on May 25th.

"We will not stand for cronyism. We will not stand for poison. That’s why we March Against Monsanto."


For a list of participating cities and more information on this event, head on over to:

 http://www.march-against-monsanto.com/

EWG 2013 Shoppers Guide

Environmental Working Group 2013 shoppers guide to pesticides in produce is here! Have a look.

Earth Day 2013

Earth Day 2013- The Face Of Climate Change

Canadians Protest Genetically Modified Alfalfa

Throughout this week, all across the nation, Canadian farmers and concerned citizens protested against the introduction of Monsanto's Roundup Ready alfalfa. As The Institute for Responsible Technology points out, "It's the perfect storm for plant disease."  So, what do you all think happens to livestock and humans who consume these crops? Chew on this folks - Biotech lies exposed: Genetically-modified corn contains practically no nutrients but is loaded with chemical poisons

Farmers, especially organic farmers, will take a serious blow if GM alfalfa is allowed.  Due to its high protein content, alfalfa is the choice feed for livestock. It is also used by organic farmers when rotating crops to fertilize the soil. Once the genetically modified alfalfa becomes widespread, organic farms will become contaminated! Can you see the ripple effect this will cause?

It comes as no surprise to me that the USDA Forces Whole Foods To Accept Monsanto and have turned a blind eye to the negative environmental and economic impacts Roundup Ready crops cause.

Chuck Noble, Conventional Sound Dakota alfalfa seed and hay grower, said it best: “Our genetic gene pool is extremely valuable, and we can’t afford to destroy it by handing it over to the biotech companies. If we've learned anything from Europe’s potato famines when millions starved to death, humans need seed variety to protect against blight and famine. Genetic engineering severely compromises that diversity." (Source: Center For Food Safety)

Fast Food and its Mystery Ingredients

If the video of a perfectly preserved cheese burger and fries years after being purchased from a popular fast food restaurant didn't scare you - maybe these 8 creepy mystery ingredients in fast food will!!

David vs Goliath taking place in the Amazon

A David vs Goliath story is currently taking place in an area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. The state-run petrochemical company, Petroamazonas, seeks to advance its oil exploration into the remote, indigenous community of Sani Isla. The Avaaz.org campaign, in support of this small community, recently received 1 million online signatures in effort to thwart government and oil tycoons from their agenda.
(Post source: Guardian Environment)

Please take a moment to sign this petition.

What a shame that this precious ecosystem, rich in biodiversity and home to numerous indigenous people is continuously under threat and large areas already destroyed.

Further Reading

Flame Retardant in Gatorade to be Removed!

Who knew?!! There's Flame Retardant In My Gatorade?!

'The Story Of Cosmetics' Video

Great little video with an important message.

Eco Friendly Toys

Looking for some green gifts to give to your little ones this Christmas? Here's some of my top picks for this holiday season.