milk

While Europeans are experimenting with milk in pouch style packaging, Walmart's discount club store Sam's Club is switching its gallon milk packaging to a square case-less jug. 

So everyone's making a big fuss about the new & improved square milk jug. The folks on ABC's Good Morning America went on and on about it. They even did a "test" pour. Both jugs worked just fine. Okay, so it does make sense financially and environmentally. But exploring how it pours and complaining about it? Come on, people.

Home improvement retailers offer many options for low or no VOC coatings, but why aren't these made available in smaller sizes and sold in art supply stores? Take matters into your own hands the old fashioned way: make some milk paint!

Here's how to create plastic using milk and vinegar. It can then be shaped and moulded into anything the user wants. While the article admits it's mainly for crafts and projects where the item won't see heavy use, it does present the question; if someone at home can create plastic from all natural materials why aren't we seeing more biodegradable safe plastics on the marketplace?

One of the leading UK supermarket chains Sainsbury'sis launching milk sold in a recyclable plastic bag pouch in thirty five of its stores.

The chain expects to have the bagged milk available in as many as 500 stores within the next year.

Rbgh is a genetically engineered hormone that is injected into cows in order to increase their milk supply. In my research, I found that the effects are horrible for the cows and people as well...

Organic milk is milk that comes from farms where the cows live relaxed lives, roam freely and graze on grass that’s grown without the use of artificial chemicals. Organic milk has been found to be a valuable dietary source of vitamins and antioxidants, almost next in effectiveness to fruits and vegetables.

Today I caught news of quite the story that will hopefully have a ripple effect on other companies throughout the industry. Giant food retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced that its store brand milk in the United States will now come exclusively from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones.

This is a story about a third generation dairy farmer facing a critical choice: continue raising his herd of dairy cows practicing conventional farming, or switch over to an organic dairy operation.

It comes as rather a shock to see New Zealanders in the news, arguing amongst themselves about the missing chapter of a report - questioning their very own green credentials. [VIDEO]

Jon Bansen believes that since he converted his farm over to being organic and sustainable, he’s becomes a much better farmer, and built a better business. In this story, there may be important lessons for both farmers and the American Public. Family favorite recipe from Jon: Egg Enchiladas. Can be found on website, cookingupastory.com

There is an unique rhythm to life in being a dairy farmer. Jon Bansen, a third generation farmer, owes his way of life to his grandfather who began the family tradition.

My family and I recently visited a dairy farm in Indiana, where children can milk cows and learn all about how milk does a body good. My son loves animals, so I saw no harm in letting him pet the cows. But, I also had some detective questions of my own for the staff.

And I liked milk. Vegan/vegetaraians must have it rough not drinking milk

Michigan dairy farmers are being taxed with a big decision to make – produce milk without aid of the artificial bovine growth hormone rbST or pay the price. If they decide not to comply with the new regulation, they’ll be penalized by way of “lower prices paid for their milk.”