Organic News 4-19-2011

Organic-egg coop misleading consumers, watchdog says The Seattle Times By Karen Herzog MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin farmer-owned cooperative — the nation's largest name-brand marketer of organic eggs — is misleading consumers about the living conditions of some of its hens and violating federal organic standards, according ...

Colorful compendium offers glimpse into work life BusinessWeek Other stories explore the satisfaction derived from work, and how work often becomes an organic extension of oneself. In "Drummond & Son," Charles D'Ambrosio relies on sharp imagery to describe a man who fixes typewriters for a living: "As far back as ...

Veterans of sustainable living offer suggestions for making Earth Day every day Memphis Commercial Appeal "I always felt more at ease there, and developed a strong sense of connectedness with nature. I saw a lot of permaculture in practice while living in Hawaii before Steph and I met. Lots of organic farming, off-the-grid communities and such. ...

Updated: Shoppers shun organic food The Foreigner The Foreigner is an online publication for English speakers living or who have an interest in Norway. Whether it's a glimpse of news or entertainment you're after, there's no need to leave your linguistic armchair. You don't need to cry over the demise ... The Foreigner

Hypocrisy of champagne environmentalists is deceitful and distracting The Guardian (blog) Organic produce, hybrid cars, eco-tourism resorts, ethical fashion – what could be finer than living such a fantastic, indulgent "champagne environmentalist" existence? But while the explosive growth in "eco-lifestyle" markets may seem good, ...

National Hardware Show Ups Focus On Gardening/Outdoor Living Today's Garden Center The show, which runs May 10-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, reflects the overall trends in outdoor rooms, staycations, organic and grow-your-own gardening. Americans have expanding their living spaces to their backyards, ...

Organic flower farms: a trip worth making Gadling Their flowers are organic. "Nothing is as beautiful and peaceful as a huge field of flowers waiting to be harvested, teeming with life, slightly swaying in the wind", says Gretel, a woman who clearly loves what she does for a living. ...

Enterprising Northbrook Mom Teaches Compassionate Living to Family and Community TribLocal After the sanctuary is built, we can then include an education center on animal welfare and environmental issues, an organic crop area, an animal rehabilitation facility for wildlife, and a temporary lodging site for animals and their rescuers who are ... TribLocal

Organic Lettuce and Edible Flowers from Kenter Canyon Farms Patch.com David De Bacco is a writer living and celebrating life in Los Angeles. He has worked for some of the world's most famous chefs and restaurateurs, and along the way he became a little savvy about food and wine. He has published articles and cookbooks ...

Green Living. Green Dying: More People Purchasing Eco-Friendly Funeral Options PR Web (press release) Une Belle Vie's current collection of biodegradable urns ranges from traditional-shaped cremation urns made of clay, organic proteins and sand, to wooden boxes void of toxic finishes and plastic or metal hinges. Une Belle Vie also has a selection of ...

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