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Similac: Another Irresponsible Shunning of GMO Ingredients
Another company is joining Chipotle on the list of companies that is putting consumers’ irrational desires, and its own profits — ahead of social responsibility. The company is going to dignify anti-scientific fears of GMOs by offering a GMO-free baby
Similac: Another Irresponsible Shunning of GMO Ingredients
Another company is joining Chipotle on the list of companies that is putting consumers’ irrational desires, and its own profits — ahead of social responsibility. The company is going to dignify anti-scientific fears of GMOs by offering a GMO-free baby
Walmart Announces New Animal Welfare Policy
Walmart has announced a very promising new animal welfare policy. The opinion piece below is written by a conservative evangelical Christian, but should be of broad interest. The writer is right in saying that this move by Walmart is likely
Walmart Announces New Animal Welfare Policy
Walmart has announced a very promising new animal welfare policy. The opinion piece below is written by a conservative evangelical Christian, but should be of broad interest. The writer is right in saying that this move by Walmart is likely
Consumers Don’t Trust ‘Organic’ Labels
Looks to us like consumers have figured out the truth about organics. Of course, consumers are wrong if they think there’s no formal definition at all. The term is regulated in both the US and Canada (and other places too).
Consumers Don’t Trust ‘Organic’ Labels
Looks to us like consumers have figured out the truth about organics. Of course, consumers are wrong if they think there’s no formal definition at all. The term is regulated in both the US and Canada (and other places too).
Chipotle and GMOs: Corporate Irresponsibility?
This opinion piece provides a contrarian point of view about the recent move by Chipotles to eliminate genetically modified ingredients from its menu. The writer suggests that, far from being a move toward corporate responsibility, the restaurant chain’s move embodies
Chipotle and GMOs: Corporate Irresponsibility?
This opinion piece provides a contrarian point of view about the recent move by Chipotles to eliminate genetically modified ingredients from its menu. The writer suggests that, far from being a move toward corporate responsibility, the restaurant chain’s move embodies
Counterfeit Fairtrade Labels
With very few exceptions, deception is unethical. (Of course, some suggest that the Fairtrade label itself is deceptive.) Question for discussion: how is counterfeiting a Fairtrade label like-or-unlike counterfeiting a Gucci handbag? >>> Beware the Fairtrade fraudsters: Shoppers warned to
Counterfeit Fairtrade Labels
With very few exceptions, deception is unethical. (Of course, some suggest that the Fairtrade label itself is deceptive.) Question for discussion: how is counterfeiting a Fairtrade label like-or-unlike counterfeiting a Gucci handbag? >>> Beware the Fairtrade fraudsters: Shoppers warned to
99% of Starbucks Coffee “Ethically” Sourced
So, what does it mean when Starbucks claims that their coffee is “ethically” sourced? It means that the coffee they buy is certified by certification schemes such as FairTrade. Does that mean it’s actually ethical? No. Certification doesn’t guarantee that
99% of Starbucks Coffee “Ethically” Sourced
So, what does it mean when Starbucks claims that their coffee is “ethically” sourced? It means that the coffee they buy is certified by certification schemes such as FairTrade. Does that mean it’s actually ethical? No. Certification doesn’t guarantee that
Backlash Against Chipotle’s Anti-GM Move
We recently posted about Chipotle’s populist, anti-scientific decision to stop using genetically modified ingredients. The posting below notes that overall, the restaurant’s decision has been receiving lousy press, and suggests some reasons for that. >>> 5 Big Drivers Behind the
Backlash Against Chipotle’s Anti-GM Move
We recently posted about Chipotle’s populist, anti-scientific decision to stop using genetically modified ingredients. The posting below notes that overall, the restaurant’s decision has been receiving lousy press, and suggests some reasons for that. >>> 5 Big Drivers Behind the
John Oliver on the Unethical Dr. Oz
Dr Oz misuses his professional credentials to promote bogus treatments on TV. That’s unethical. Oprah promotes Oz. That’s unethical. TV stations air him, and advertisers support him, both of which are unethical. Oz and the corporations that support him are
John Oliver on the Unethical Dr. Oz
Dr Oz misuses his professional credentials to promote bogus treatments on TV. That’s unethical. Oprah promotes Oz. That’s unethical. TV stations air him, and advertisers support him, both of which are unethical. Oz and the corporations that support him are
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