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Rubbish power, not recycling, is the future, claims the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Guardian Unlimited) Household rubbish should be used to produce green power rather than being sent for recycling, according to energy experts. At a briefing today to launch a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on dealing with waste, the authors said that converting waste could provide up to a fifth of the UK's electricity needs in future and help the country meet its renewable energy ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Verdure launches organic botanical extracts (Nutraingredients.com) The US-based firm, which currently conducts all ingredient manufacturing in India, said the new line includes amla, ashwagandha and bacopa monnieri extracts. us.rd.yahoo.com
Links (EUActiv) Industry, civil society and academic representatives were keen to highlight the benefits of organic food research. The stakeholder platform argued that investment in organic farming would help to improve food quality and help to meet environmental and social standards. us.rd.yahoo.com
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Announces Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2009 (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance) MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2008 -- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. today reported its operating results for the three months ended October 31, 2008. us.rd.yahoo.com
CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO Embodi Captures Scientifically Proven Red Wine Health Benefits in Non-Alcoholic Beverage (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) CHICAGO----Please replace the photo with the accompanying corrected photo. us.rd.yahoo.com
New Section Highlights Growing Building Trend: Discover Concrete Homes and Their Many Benefits (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Growing in popularity, concrete homes offer homeowners many more benefits when compared to traditional wood-framed homes. ConcreteNetwork.com provides new, extensive information on ICF construction, the benefits of living in a concrete home, cost, design options, how ICFs work and more. us.rd.yahoo.com
Gifts for peppermint lovers include soaps, lip gloss, even socks (Dallas Morning News) It's hard to think of the holiday season without thinking of the red and white stripes of peppermint candy canes. But peppermint does more than look good hanging on the Christmas tree. For generations, the mint has been touted for its healing and restorative benefits. us.rd.yahoo.com
Embodi Captures Scientifically Proven Red Wine Health Benefits in Non-Alcoholic Beverage (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) CHICAGO----You might expect this product would come from decades of work performed in the California wine country. But surprisingly, this beverage was born in a natural food science laboratory in a technology park near Chicago, more than a thousand miles from the grape vines and fertile soils of Napa Valley. us.rd.yahoo.com
Weighing the value of organic foods (Newsday) Food produced without most conventional pesticides or fertilizers are perceived to be more healthful, but scientists have yet to offer proof. With the recession breathing down our necks, many people are looking for ways to cut the household budget without seriously compromising family well-being. us.rd.yahoo.com
Organic is the way to go (Deccan Herald) Sara Turnbull visited the four-day Krishi Mela held at the University of Agricultural Sciences recently, and discovers that the switch to organic farming could be well-worth it. us.rd.yahoo.com
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