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Study the Use of Nanoparticles in Food
CNN – February 14, 2013 – Some foods sold in supermarkets across America contain tiny, engineered particles called nanomaterials.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Nanomaterials Found In Powdered Sugar
INQUISITR – February 9, 2013 – Titanium dioxide nanoparticles have been found in the white powdered sugar used by Dunkin’ Donuts to coat some of their donuts.
As You Sow Report Finds Nanoparticles In Your Donuts
TRIPLE PUNDIT – February 8, 2013 – Are nanoparticles already in some food products? A report by As You Sow, a non-profit organization that promotes corporate responsibility, found that they are indeed.
Dunkin’ Donuts Contain Nanoparticles, Study Finds
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER – February 7, 2013 – The white powdered sugar that coats Dunkin’ Donuts Powdered Cake Donuts and Hostess Donettes contains nanoparticles of potential carcinogen titanium dioxide, according to research by green nonprofit As … MORE
Smoke-Free Movies
Engaging movie studios to prevent smoking in G, PG, and PG-13 films. MORE
Nanomaterials
Increasing knowledge and transparency about nanomaterials in the food supply chain. MORE
Toxic Enforcement
Enforcing of California’s innovative Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65) to protect consumers from exposure to toxic chemicals and toxins. MORE
Environmental Health
with initiatives in Bisphenol A (BPA), Nanomaterials, and Toxic Enforcement. We press companies to address the health and environmental risks of toxic materials often found in food and consumer products. We also test products for known carcinogens and reproductive toxicants under Prop 65 and engage in litigation with companies to remove harmful chemicals from everyday consumer products. MORE
Our Work
As You Sow tackles some of the most important environmental and social issues facing the world today. Read about our programs below, then click through to learn more about our efforts to hold corporations accountable. … MORE
Nanotechnology – No One Is Evaluating The Risks!
MOTHER EARTH NEWS – April 30, 2012 – The use of nanotechnology in food products is becoming more commonplace in many countries, including the United States.
US Shareholder Advocacy Targets BPA, Flame Retardants and Mercury
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RELEASE: Nanotechnology in Food: In the Absence of Regulations, Nonprofit Releases New Framework for Companies to Evaluate Safety
AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE – December 6, 2011 – A first‐of‐its‐kind framework released today offers recommendations to food and food packaging companies on how to identify and evaluate nanomaterials in products.
Sourcing Framework For Food and Food Packaging Products Containing Nanomaterials
As You Sow’s first-of-its-kind framework is designed to help food companies make informed decisions regarding sourcing products containing nanomaterials.
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Good News for Your Endocrine System
GOOD MAGAZINE – May 17, 2011 – While the long term human health impacts of bisphenol A (BPA) are still not entirely understood, more medical research suggests that the chemical wreaks havoc with humans’ endocrine … MORE
Taco Bell’s Parent Ditches BPA in Paper Receipts
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER – May 17, 2011 – After years of sounding the bell on bisphenol‐A, consumer advocates seem like they’re finally succeeding in making it a dirty word for companies.
Yum! Brands, Whole Foods Address Peoples’ Health, Discontinue Toxic BPA
SUSTAINABLE BRANDS.COM – May 17, 2011 – Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) (owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell) and Whole Foods (Nasdaq: WFM) are discontinuing the use of cash register receipt paper made with … MORE
RELEASE: Investors Withdraw Shareholder Resolution Against Yum! Brands After Major Fast-Food Operator Transitions Away from Toxic BPA Receipt Paper
AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE – May 16, 2011 – Two major companies – Yum! Brands (owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell) and Whole Foods – are part of a growing industry trend … MORE
Coca-Cola Shareholders Demand Resolution on Chemical
CALIFORNIA WATCH – April 29, 2011 – Coca‐Cola shareholders are demanding the company disclose how it is addressing consumer concerns over a controversial chemical used in the epoxy linings of its beverage cans.
Coca-Cola Says It Will Not Phase Out BPA
THE INDEPENDENT – April 28, 2011 – Coca‐Cola has rejected calls to eliminate a controversial hormone disrupter in its canned soft drinks despite facing mounting pressure from its shareholders.
RELEASE: Coca-Cola Investors Strongly Support Shareholder Resolution Addressing Toxic Chemical BPA in Can Linings
AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE – April 27, 2011 – A resolution asking Coca‐Cola to disclose its plans around continued use of bisphenol-A (BPA) in beverage can linings won support today from 26% of the … MORE
Coca-Cola Not Ready to Drop Bisphenol A in Can Linings
POSTMEDIA NEWS – April 27, 2011 – Facing pressure from a growing number of shareholders, Coca‐Cola’s top executive said Wednesday it would be premature to stop using bisphenol A in its can linings.
Shareholder Activists Pushing Coke to Rid Cans of BPA
FAIRWARNING – April 25, 2011 – Shareholder activists are resuming their campaign to pressure Coca‐Cola to stop using the controversial chemical BPA, or Bisphenol A, to coat the lining of its soft drinks cans.
Chemical in Soft Drink Cans Comes Under Fire at Coca-Cola
ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION – April 21, 2011 – It’s about as inconspicuous as a ubiquitous chemical can be: It coats the insides of soft drink cans, a barrier against spoilage and contamination.
Coca-Cola Investors to Vote on Shareholder Resolution Addressing Toxic Chemical BPA in Can Linings
BEVNET – April 20, 2011 – On April 27th Coca-Cola shareholders will vote on a resolution at the company’s annual meeting in Atlanta about the use of bisphenol‐A (BPA) in beverage can linings.
RELEASE: Coca-Cola Investors to Vote on Shareholder Resolution Addressing Toxic Chemical BPA in Can Linings
AS YOU SOW PRESS RELEASE – April 19, 2011 – On April 27th Coca-Cola shareholders will vote on a resolution at the company’s annual meeting in Atlanta about the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) in beverage … MORE
BPA on Corporate Policy Agenda in 2011
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US Shareholders Question Companies on Use of BPA
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TEDx: Plastic Is the New Smoking
THE HUFFINGTON POST – Nov. 16, 2010 – Think of the Gulf oil spill only a couple thousand miles longer. A loosely formed mass of plastic paraphernalia stretches from the beaches of Santa Monica, all … MORE
Leading Companies Are Taking Proactive Approach to BPA
SOCIAL FUNDS – Oct. 29, 2010 – Report by Green Century Capital Management and As You Sow finds increased attention by food, beverage, and retail companies to bisphenol A in packaging.
ConAgra, Heinz Are Tops In Banishing BPA
FORBES – Oct. 26, 2010 – Our government may not have done much to ban or regulate the use of BPA in our food packaging, but some companies are taking the ini
RELEASE: BPA Hazard Spurs Industry Innovation
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – October 21, 2010 – Major brand name companies including Hain Celestial, H.J. Heinz, ConAgra, and General Mills are taking a leadership role in responding to consumer market shifts as awareness … MORE
Coca‐Cola, Del Monte, Kraft Score Failing Grades in Safe Packaging Report
FAST COMPANY – Oct. 21, 2010 – BPA, a toxic compound found in everything from water bottles to store receipts, has increasingly become a thorn in the side of companies that make canned foods and … MORE
Companies Graded On Moves To Go BPA-Free
USA TODAY – Oct. 21, 2010 – The marketplace is responding faster than federal regulators to consumer concerns about BPA, an estrogen‐like chemical used to line most metal food and beverage cans, a new report … MORE
Coke, Del Monte, Kraft, Wal-Mart, Get Failing Grades For Using BPA
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER – Oct. 21, 2010 – Major brands including Hain Celestial, H.J. Heinz, ConAgra, and General Mills received an “A” grade for working to eliminate the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in food can linings, … MORE
Toxic Toys?
FINANCIAL ADVISOR – Oct. 04, 2010 – Toys “R” Us is getting ready to go public, hoping to raise about $800 million. But an investor coalition is urging people not to buy in to the … MORE
RELEASE: Toxic Toys – Investors Call on Toys R Us to Phase Out and Label
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – September 30, 2010 – A coalition of over 20 investors released an open letter to the investing community concerning Toys “R” Us’ sale of toxic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) toys. The … MORE
Seeking Safer Packaging: Ranking Packaged Food Companies on BPA
This report by Green Century and As You Sow builds on the first edition of Seeking Safer Packaging, published in April 2009, which ranked food and beverage companies on their efforts to address BPA in their product packaging. In this edition, the number of companies analyzed has expanded to include major U.S. retail companies that sell private-label canned products. MORE
First-time Environmental Resolutions Win Strong Shareowner Support
SOCIAL FUNDS – Apr. 28, 2010 – Resolutions addressing Bisphenol-A at Coca-Cola and coal ash at MDU Resources each gain more than 20% of shareowners’ votes.
Nuns Vs. Bankers: The Coming Shareholder Proxy Battles
TIME – Apr. 21, 2010 – What did the nun say to the banker? Do a better job of disclosing your over-the-counter derivatives market risk. It’s not a joke.
Coke Dismisses BPA Concerns
FINANCIAL ADVISOR – Apr. 21, 2010 – Bisphenol-A, commonly called BPA, is a chemical used in many plastics that in recent years has been found capable of leaching into liquids when used in liquid containers … MORE
