High Fructose Corn Syrup is Getting a New Name

Consumers have started to say no to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in their food, so big food companies are getting creative. Instead of listing HFCS as an ingredient, they are changing the name to just ‘fructose’ or ‘fructose syrup’, while keeping the “No High Fructose Corn Syrup” labels on their packaging. Keep reading labels, and avoid products that list fructose syrup, this is the sneaky new way companies are tricking consumers into eating HFCS!

Hamburg, Germany Bans Single Use Coffee Pods

Hamburg, Germany is leading the way by banning single use coffee pods in state-run buildings. Single serve coffee pods are individual servings of coffee packaged in a mix of plastic and aluminum. These pods are very difficult to recycle, prompting the city to take a stand against such a large stream of waste. The question is who is going to follow in Hamburg’s footsteps, and how can we encourage the same action here?

Local Composting Program Creates Jobs and Community Ties 

Kids from Brooklyn formed a community composting service BK Rot, which has had a positive impact in the community. Their two locations are formerly abandoned lots that are now leased for the composting program, and also employs about six youths from the community. The composting program is teaching the kids about environmental problems, preserving space for community use, and gives the kids an opportunity to work for a good cause.  BK Rot is a great example of think globally, act locally!