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Dunkin’ Donuts Says It Will Remove Controversial Whitening Agent From Powdered Sugar
THE CONSUMERIST – Mar. 05, 2015 – Dunkin’ Donuts announced today that it’s planning to remove titanium dioxide, a whitening agent often used in toothpaste and sunscreen as well as other products, from all powdered … MORE
Dunkin’ Donuts to Remove Nanomaterial From Powdered Doughnut Recipe
MARKETWATCH – Mar. 05, 2015 – Dunkin’ Donuts announced Thursday that it plans to remove a potentially harmful nanomaterial from its powdered doughnuts.
Under Pressure, Dunkin’ to Change Powdered Sugar Formula
THE BOSTON GLOBE – Mar. 05, 2015 – At the urging of a nonprofit advocacy group, Dunkin’ Donuts has agreed for emote potentially harmful titanium dioxide from the powdered sugar used in its doughnuts.
RELEASE: Dunkin’ Donuts to Remove Nanomaterials from Powdered Donuts
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – March 5, 2015 – Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of the Dunkin’ Donuts chain, has agreed to remove titanium dioxide, a whitening agent that is commonly a source of nanomaterials, … MORE
The Chocolate Problems of Valentine’s Day
GOOD MAGAZINE – Feb. 13, 2015 – Every Valentine’s Day, cuddly, cooing lovers exchange gifts of chocolate, a confection known for its association with love since the days of Montezuma, who would load up on … MORE
Warning Sounded on Heavy Metals in Chocolates
FAIR WARNING – Feb. 11, 2015 – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, news that may break a chocolate-lover’s heart: A consumer group is taking legal action against an array of major chocolate manufacturers and … MORE
Heavy Metal Valentine: Is There Lead in Your Chocolate?
CIVIL EATS – Feb. 11, 2015 – We’ve begun to expect unusual flavors like chili, salt, and lavender in chocolate. But there might be another surprising addition to your Valentine’s Day sweets: heavy metals.
How Much Lead is in Your Chocolate?
THE WASHINGTON POST – Feb. 11, 2015 – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a California consumer health watchdog group filed legal notices Wednesday demanding that many of the big chocolate companies post warnings on … MORE
RELEASE: Toxic Chocolate Valentine Surprise
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – February 11, 2015 – Consumer health watchdog As You Sow filed notices of legal action today against Hershey’s, See’s Candies, and Mars. The notices allege violation of California’s Safe Drinking … MORE
Monsanto Shareholder Meeting Gets Heated
WALL STREET JOURNAL – January 30, 2014
Time Warner – Smoke Free Movies – 2015
BE IT RESOLVED: Stockholders request that the Board amend the Nominating and Governance Committee Charter (or add an equivalent provision to another Board Committee Charter) to provide oversight and public reporting concerning the formulation and … MORE
Comcast – Smoke Free Movies – 2015
BE IT RESOLVED: Stockholders request that the Board amend the Governance and Directors Nominating Committee Charter (or add an equivalent provision to another Board Committee Charter) not endanger young people’s well-being, not have the substantial … MORE
Dunkin’ – Nanomaterials – 2015
BE IT RESOLVED: Shareholders request that the Board publish, by November 1, 2015, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on Dunkin’s use of nanomaterials in the company’s food products or packaging. The … MORE
Green Bond Sales Should Nearly Quadruple This Year
FINANCIAL ADVISOR | Increased interest in solving environmental problems through investments is pushing the sale of green bonds through the roof, according to As You Sow, a non-profit foundation that promotes environmental and social corporate … MORE
The Morning Risk Report: Nano Disclosure No Big Thing–Yet
WALL STREET JOURNAL – November 17, 2014 – Investor groups focused on environmental, social and governance issues are demanding more disclosure of companies’ involvement with nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic or molecular … MORE
Abbot – GMOs – 2015
BE IT RESOLVED: Shareholders request the Board of Directors publish within six months, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on genetically engineered ingredients contained in nutritional products sold by Abbott. This report … MORE
DuPont – Lobbying – 2015
BE IT RESOLVED: That the shareowners of DuPont request the Board authorize the preparation of a report, updated annually, disclosing: (1) Company policy and procedures governing lobbying, both direct and indirect, and grassroots lobbying communications. … MORE
Monsanto – Lobbying – 2015
BE IT RESOLVED: That the shareowners of Monsanto request the Board authorize the preparation of a report, updated annually, disclosing: (1) Company policy and procedures governing lobbying, both direct and indirect, and grassroots lobbying communications. … MORE
Viacom – Smoke-Free Movies – 2015
BE IT RESOLVED: Shareholders request that the Board of Directors publish within six months, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on the public health impacts of smoking in all of its movies, … MORE
Disney – Smoke-Free Movies – 2015
BE IT RESOLVED: Shareholders request that the Board of Directors publish within six months, at reasonable cost and excluding proprietary information, a report on the public health impacts of smoking in all of its movies, … MORE
Viacom Inc.
Viacom Inc. is the world’s fifth largest broadcasting and cable company in terms of revenue. As You Sow has engaged with Viacom on issues related to smoke-free movies.
The Walt Disney Company
Founded on October 16, 1923 by Walt and Roy O. Disney, the Disney Company has since became the world’s second largest broadcasting and cable company. As You Sow has engaged with the Walt Disney Company … MORE
Resolutions Target GMO Labeling and Extended Producer Responsibility at Safeway
Social Funds – July 25, 2014 – The annual general meeting of the supermarket chain was dominated by merger talks, but health and environmental resolutions filed by Green Century and As You Sow were considered … MORE
Advocacy Groups Challenge Studios Over Smoking in Youth-Rated Movies
NEW YORK TIMES – Sept. 30, 2014 – The major media companies are coming under renewed attack by a group of shareholders who say they want more progress in limiting the cigarette smoking that young … MORE
RELEASE: Shareholders Challenge Major Hollywood Studios to Account for 1,000,000 Smoking Deaths
AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE – Sept. 30, 2014 – Surgeon General and CDC Directly Link Smoking in Movies to Youth Initiation that Could be Eliminated with an R Rating
Environmental Working Group
The Environmental Working Group is an environmental health research and advocacy organization, whose mission is to conduct original, game-changing research that inspires people, businesses and governments to take action to protect human health and the … MORE
Food and Water Watch
Food & Water is a non-profit organization that advocates for common sense policies that will result in healthy, safe food and access to safe and affordable drinking water.
National Resources Defense Council
NRDC is a non-profit environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.4 million members and online activists with the courtroom clout and expertise of more than 350 lawyers, scientists and other professionals.
Friends of the Earth: Nano-silver: Policy Failure Puts Public Health at Risk
Friends of the Earth is the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, with 74 national member groups and 5,000 local activist groups on every continent. FOE’s briefing argues that existing regulation not only fails to recognize … MORE
Environmental Health News
Environmental Health News is an independent, nonprofit news organization founded in 2002.
Friends of the Earth: The Socio-economic Effects of GMOs
Friends of the Earth is the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, uniting 74 national member groups and some 5,000 local activist groups on every continent. Friends of the Earth Europe’s briefing on The Socio-economic Effects … MORE
Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources (Washington State University)
The Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources has been working for two decades to bring sustainable solutions to the citizens and agricultural industry of Washington State.
Activists Take Aim at Nanomaterials in Dunkin’ Donuts
THE GUARDIAN – July 11, 2014 – The activists at environmental nonprofit As You Sow want you to take another look at your breakfast doughnut.
Nanotechnology: What Substances May Be Creeping into Food Products?
MARKETWATCH – June 1, 2014 – Growing concerns over infinitesimal substances that are finding their way into everyday food and cosmetic products via the growing field of nanotechnology is setting off alarm bells among public … MORE
Dunkin Brands Group Inc (DNKN)’s Products Risky for Customers: Andrew Behar
TECH INSIDER – June 6, 2014 – Shareholder Advocacy Group As You Sow’s CEO Andrew Behar was on CNBC’s Street Signs last night and he explained the reason why his group is calling for an … MORE
Nanomaterials In Food: Is It Safe To Eat Nanoparticles?
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES – May 22, 2014 – Do you know what you’re eating? The number of American food products containing nanomaterials has increased tenfold since 2008, said a report released this week, reviving concerns … MORE
Will Dunkin Brands Whitewash Investor Sentiment?
THE MOTLEY FOOL – May 15, 2014 – It’s the whitest stuff on earth. Used in everything from toothpaste to paint, titanium dioxide whitens the milk you drink, the Oreos you eat, and provides a … MORE
One in Five Dunkin’ Donuts Shareholders Want Nanomaterials Report
TRIPLEPUNDIT – May 14, 2014 – Last week’s shareholder resolution to investigate Dunkin’ Brands’ use of nanomaterials in its products was not approved, but resolution organizers are still claiming success.
FAQs about Nanomaterials in Food
What are nanomaterials? Why are nanomaterials in food important to investors? Are nanomaterials regulated? What are the effects of ingesting nanomaterials? Where can I learn more? Citations What are nanomaterials? Back to top Nanotechnology is … MORE
RELEASE: Dunkin’ Brands Shareholders Deliver Strong Call for Disclosure on Nanomaterials in Food Products
AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE – May 8, 2014 – Shareholders sent a strong message today to Dunkin’ Brands Board of Directors that they want the company to prepare a report about the risks of … MORE
