Tag: thanksgiving

  • Have a Happy (Non-GMO) Thanksgiving

    Looking to keep genetically modified organisms (GMO) out of your grocery cart and off your Thanksgiving table? This graphic, from the Non-GMO Project, shows which common Thanksgiving menu items are at risk for being genetically modified and how to find easy alternatives. Visit EcoWatch’s GMO page for more related news on this topic.

  • Green Your Holidays by Supporting Independent Poultry Farmers

    Chicken and turkey are among the most popular and versatile foods Americans eat, but they also bring health risks to your plate. Most factory-farmed poultry is raised with antibiotics—which leads to antibiotic resistance in humans. Now the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to cut the budget for poultry inspections and allow big chicken companies to police themselves.…