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Denmark wants to make climate impact labels mandatory for food

Appliances have labels for energy efficiency, so why not food?




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Try the 5/20 rule for understanding nutrition labels at a glance

This very easy trick gives shoppers a quick way to grasp the good, the bad, and the ugly in packaged food.




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The Green Chair by Oscar-Nominated Design Studio Mariscal is Affordable and 100% Recyclable (Photos)

An affordable, long-lasting and attractive chair made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, designed in Barcelona by Estudio Mariscal. Need it far away? Then just buy the seat and get local legs!




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Australia drops food to hungry wallabies

Thousands of kilos of vegetables will hopefully prevent starvation in burned-out regions.




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Look for the label: the SFI logo is a sign of sustainable forestry

Where did your paper coffee cup come from? Does it support a red-cockaded woodpecker? Or a gopher tortoise?




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Lab-grown meat is coming to your plate

Memphis Meats will soon start construction on a pilot facility that will scale up production.




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Fairtrade International takes prize for most effective label

Despite recent criticisms, a new report shows that Fairtrade International is doing better work than any of its competitors.




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Collaborative Tiny House Project is creating a tiny house building program for schools

This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House."




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Connecticut Takes First Step Toward GMO Labeling Law

Connecticut legislative committee backs a labeling requirement for genetically modified foods.




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Connecticut Fears Monsanto - Bill to Label GM Ingredients Dead Due to Lawsuit Worries

"The labeling provision was eliminated from the bill due to fears that it opened the state up to a lawsuit. The attorneys for the leadership & Governor's office felt the Constitutional rights of Monsanto gave them the power to successfully sue the state."




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How Collaborative Consumption Could Help Shrink Government

Could sharing more be central to achieving the Right's biggest dream?




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Is Collaborative Consumption a Movement or a Business Model?

The sharing economy is built more on convenience and the desire to save money than a mission to save the world. But does that matter?




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Organic, lab-grown hamburgers – only $330,000

Muscle-meat grown in a laboratory is no longer in the realm of science fiction, except for the price of an 'all-beef' patty.




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Sonic's part-mushroom burger now available nationwide

Blending ground beef with mushrooms cuts both calories and carbon emissions. Oh, and lots of folks say it tastes better too.




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Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generator now available in U.S. for early adopters

The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000.




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Recyclable resin makes wind turbines more eco-friendly

The resin reduces the energy needed to manufacture turbine blades and allows them to be recycled.




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Your phone could be made with child labor

Smartphones, laptops, and electric car batteries rely on cobalt, most of which comes from Congolese mines that employ children.




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Green documentary makers unite to form Reel Power collaborative

From Gasland II to Dirty Business, some of the most active environmental documentary makers in the country are joining forces to build a movement.




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The tourism industry needs carbon footprint labels

Because not all vacations are created equal.




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A guide to sustainable packaging labels

Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting.




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This new children's jacket is fully recyclable

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.




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Will our future diets rely on lab-grown foods?

George Monbiot certainly thinks so, and sees this as a saving grace.




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How to decipher a chocolate bar label

When buying high-quality chocolate, there are many logos, seals, and terms that can make the process of selection rather complicated. Here's a quick look at the various terms and what they all mean.




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Child labor is still a huge problem in cocoa industry

After decades of promising reforms, chocolate companies have failed to deliver.





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The Clayton Built™ "Patriot" Home Available to Homeowners - The Patriot

The Patriot offers modern amenities along with brand-name appliances. For each unit sold, Clayton will donate $100 to Hope for the Warriors®.






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Study: Small Business Owners Are Not Taking Full Advantage of Available Resources - Kala Gibson Video

Kala Gibson, Head of Business Banking at Fifth Third Bank, discusses the importance of small businesses to our economy and communities




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Jedi Performers Engage in Epic Lightsaber Challenge at the Top of the World's Tallest Building - Dubai's Burj Khalifa - as Star Wars: The Force Awakens Becomes Available for Digital Download - Two Jedi performers ascend the world’s tallest buildin

Two Jedi performers ascend the world’s tallest building






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Jedi Performers Engage in Epic Lightsaber Challenge at the Top of the World's Tallest Building - Dubai's Burj Khalifa - as Star Wars: The Force Awakens Becomes Available for Digital Download - Two Jedi performers ascend the world’s tallest buildin

Two Jedi performers ascend the world’s tallest building




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Troy Carter's Atom Factory Set to Welcome Second Cohort to Smashd Labs in Fall 2016 for Startups That Can Influence Culture - Atom Factory Presents: Smashd Labs Season 2

SMASHD Labs Season 2 is a 10-week accelerator program based out of Los Angeles talent firm Atom Factory. We are inviting companies at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and culture to work alongside our team to accelerate their growth. Join us and our roster of world-class mentors for a masterclass in hustle.




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Study: Small Business Owners Are Not Taking Full Advantage of Available Resources - Kala Gibson Video

Kala Gibson, Head of Business Banking at Fifth Third Bank, discusses the importance of small businesses to our economy and communities






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PeriCoach®, New FDA-Approved Pelvic Floor Training System For Women, Now Available - Christine Lewicky-Gaupp, MD

Dr. Lewicky-Gaupp knows what a significant problem UI can be for millions of women – many of whom suffer in silence. Here she explains why the PeriCoach System is an important new treatment option.




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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. and HealthPrize Technologies Announce Self-Reporting and Barcoding Capabilities for Self-Injection Technology - West and HealthPrize Collaboration

West and HealthPrize are collaborating to provide an end to end connected health solution for pharmaceutical companies and the patients they serve.




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Amgen Foundation Announces New $4 Million Commitment to Bring Hands-On Biotechnology Labs to Secondary School Students - The Amgen Biotech Experience in the classroom

The Amgen Biotech Experience empowers teachers to bring biotechnology into their classrooms to spark students’ love of science and features a hands-on curriculum that introduces students to the excitement of scientific discovery.




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Grammy Award-Winning Singer Patti LaBelle Teams Up With American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE To Educate The Public About Lung Cancer - 2nd Annual Women’s Lung Health Barometer Animated Video

2nd Annual Women’s Lung Health Barometer Animated Video





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Lincoln Project called Facebook to dispute fact-check warning label on anti-Trump ad 'Mourning in America'

The Lincoln Project contacted Facebook to push the social media giant to remove a warning label it attached to the group's blistering "Mourning in America" ad.




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Millions of 'easy-to-use' coronavirus tests will be available by end of summer, top US health official says

Americans need coronavirus tests "that do not require hours or days to determine results," the head of the NIH tells Congress.




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Mercedes-Benz reopened an Alabama auto plant. Here's how it happened

Daimler, which owns Mercedes-Benz, says it took "robust and best practice safety measures" to ensure that the reopening of the plant was safe for its 4,200 workers.




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Rocket Lab CEO: The space industry is entering at least 'a year and a half slog' due to coronavirus

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck told CNBC that the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the space industry is in "early days," as he expects a tough environment for at least 18 more months.




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Op-Ed: SBA chief pledges 'every available resource' to aid small businesses

All small businesses are eligible, including non-profits, self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, and independent contractors, writes SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.




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This is the jobs number that will show how fast the labor market can heal

Economists are looking at continuing unemployment claims data as the best labor market barometer as states reopen.




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Gottlieb: Covid-19 vaccine may be available for selective use before official approval

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, member of the boards of Pfizer and biotech company Illumina and former FDA commissioner, tells "Squawk Box" that a Covid-19 vaccine could be made available for use in "selected circumstances" before it receives official approval for wider distribution.




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Labor Secretary Scalia on April jobs data: These are very difficult numbers for us to see

CNBC's Tyler Mathisen talks about the historic job losses in April with Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.