US invests in disease prevention
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has earmarked $250m for investment in the prevention of chronic diseases.
Archives for June 20, 2010
Eat less. Move more. Why do we need the 2010 Dietary Guidelines?
It’s important to know where you stand. Especially if it’s on a set of scales registering several pounds more than your ideal weight. The US Dietary Guidelines may not keep us from unhealthy habits, but they do set clear standards for individuals and...
Corn Products buys National Starch for $1.3bn
National Starch is to be sold to US-based Corn Products International for US$1.3bn, current owner Akzo Nobel has confirmed. The news ends over two years of speculation over the business’ future and propels CPI into the European market.
Harvard researchers show soda ‘tax’ cuts consumption
Sugary soda consumption at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston fell by 26 percent when researchers added a temporary tax, adding weight to the argument for soda taxes, the study’s authors claim.
Survey suggests ROI is a key driver for sustainability moves
Return on investment (ROI) is the second-strongest driver for companies’ sustainability initiatives after customer relations, according to a new survey from eyefortransport (EFT).