There are several hot topics involving genetically modified (GM) foods.
One is the accumulating evidence showing the impacts of GM food on health.
Another is the increasing number of food crops that are genetically modified to produce experimental chemicals and drugs in outdoor fields, amid food-grade crops and related species. PCC's home state, Washington, is one area where these crops are to be grown.
Yet a third hot topic is the use of genetically modified corn to make plastics. Corn-based plastic containers cannot go into residential recycling bins with other plastics. They are not compostable, nor will they degrade more quickly than other plastics in a landfill.
Following are articles that address these topics from the Sound Consumer, a publication of PCC Natural Markets.
The Non-GMO Project: A Campaign for Healthier Eating (September 2007)
by Jeffrey Smith
This campaign is designed to eliminate GMOs from thousands of products. It may even end genetic modification of the U.S. food supply.
Pharmaceutical food crops: In a field near you? (March 2007)
by Karen Perry Stillerman
Ask the people around you if they think genetically engineered (GE) food crops that produce experimental drugs should be grown in Washington and chances are they'll say no ...
Packaging and plastics (July 2006)
See the sections especially on "Plant based bioplastics," "Compostability and recycling issues," and the sidebar "GE corn plastic issues."
