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The Hirshberg Family:
Gary, Meg, Ethan, Danielle & Alex |
The President’s Pasture—a
message from Gary Hirshberg, CE-‘Yo
The nation’s attention is focused on gas prices at the pump, while
Congress debates an energy bill and looks for ways to offer relief to
constituents. I, for one, am certain that drilling for oil in the Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is not the answer. Neither is an energy
bill that is headed toward rewarding corporate interests rather than
a sane policy that calls for conservation, improved fuel efficiency standards,
and developing alternative energy sources.
We are on the verge of opening up one of the last pristine places in
the world-- ANWR --to dig for more oil. And more oil. And more oil. The
senators who attached the drilling provision to the federal budget resolution
claim that ANWR oil exploration will affect just 2,000 of the refuge’s
19 million acres, a misleading statement at best. Oil drilling spurs
industrial sprawl – including drill sites, airports and roads,
and gravel mines. ANWR drilling will fragment habitat, disrupt wildlife,
and threaten native Alaskans’ livelihoods. And it won’t ease
the burden of energy costs on U.S. wallets. The impact on the world’s
oil prices is expected to be insignificant. ANWR oil will reduce our
import needs in 2025 from 70% of U.S. oil consumption to between 64%
and 67%.
The full energy bill being debated promotes a national energy plan that
ignores compelling scientific evidence about climate change, will weaken
existing vital environmental laws, and will subsidize coal, oil, gas,
and nuclear industries while doing little to increase investment in energy
efficiency and cleaner renewable energy. This country is capable of a
broader global perspective.We must pass legislation that mandates increased
fuel efficiencies for SUVs and light trucks. An increase of 6 mpg could
save an astonishing 610,000 in oil barrels per day!
Conservation means cost savings. I can attest to the payoffs of committing
to energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions. Over the past 10
years, Stonyfield has decreased our carbon dioxide emissions by 24% and
saved over $1.4M. We are the first U.S. manufacturer to offset 100% of
our carbon dioxide emissions. We did this by investing in reforestation,
methane recovery, and energy efficiency projects across the globe, and
we are currently exploring the purchase of wind power.
Where will our hunger for consumption stop? You just might be able to
stop it. Write
your Senator and your members of Congress. Tell them to vote against
ANY budget measure that would allow oil drilling in the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge. Tell them to pass an energy bill that means something.
They need to feel a pinch that is more than just the price of their gas.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of ways you can get personal with your politics
and conserve on your own. Just inflating your tires properly can save
gas. Check out the tools we have in our Earth
Actions section on our web site, and our tips below, for more ways
to drive smart, save money, and do the environment some good while you’re
at it.
Gary Hirshberg
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TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY USE IN THE U.S. -
Some good news, some bad news
- A bus with as few as seven passengers is more fuel-efficient, in
terms of passenger miles per gallon, than the average single-occupant
vehicle used for commuting;
- For every 1,000 carpools formed, 20 tons of smog-forming emissions
would be reduced over the course of a year;
- Traffic now exceeds road capacity in more than half of the nation’s
50 largest urban areas. 1
- An average car emits approximately one pound of carbon dioxide (the
culprit in global warming) for every mile driven. A light truck or
SUV emits a little more than one pound every mile. 2
1U.S. Department of Transportation
2Clean-Air
Cool Planet
IF YOU’RE DRIVING - Smart Choices for You
and the Environment
- Tires can lose about 1 pound per square inch of air per month and
another for every 10-degree drop in temperature. In other words, you
may be under-inflated and don’t even realize it! If all U.S.
drivers used correct tire pressures, we could save about 2 million
gallons of gasoline every day.
- Keep your car well-tuned. A well-maintained car is more fuel efficient,
more reliable and safer.
- When buying a new vehicle, make a smart choice. Look for the Air
Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores at EPA's
Green Vehicle Guide.
- Our Earth Actions section features some cool tools if you’re
looking for ways to cut your mileage and gas costs.
WE SALUTE COMMUTERS IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY -
75,000 get free Smoothies
Commuters using the public transportation systems of New York, Washington,
Baltimore, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia and San Francisco during the week
of Earth Day were greeted with some Stonyfield Farm Light Smoothies after they
stepped off their train or ferry. We handed out 75,000 Smoothies as a thank
you to those who use public transportation. We tip our lids to commuters everywhere!
NOW FOR SOME COOL FUEL - Our new organic ice
cream and frozen yogurt flavors
We’ve just introduced two new flavors to our organic ice creams and frozen
yogurts. Gary’s wife Meg calls new Javalanche the best coffee
ice cream and frozen yogurt in the world. (Strong delicious coffee is part
of her DNA.) She’s especially choosey about coffee, and she’s given
this flavor the thumbs up. Many of us at Stonyfield loved cookies and milk
as kids (and still do), so we decided to bring them together to create this
new Cookies ‘n Dream ice cream and frozen yogurt. We use Newman’s
Own Organics chocolate wafers in these dreamy treats. Both our new flavors
are organic—so you’ll be supporting organic family farmers and
a cleaner and safer environment just by eating them. Click here to learn more
about all of our delicious flavors. http://www.stonyfield.com/OurProducts/FrozenYogurtIceCream.cfm
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STONYFIELD FARM ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTITUTE -
Boot Camp for good business
The Stonyfield Farm Entrepreneurship Institute is a "boot camp" for
community-minded entrepreneurs, founded by Gary Hirshberg, our president and
CEO. The Institute will be June 9 and 10, presented by the School of Community
Economic Development at Southern New Hampshire University. Please go to http://www.snhu.edu/CED/stonyfieldinstitute.html for
more information and to register.
IS ORGANIC HEALTHIER? - Our nutritionist takes
a look at recent studies
Our Stonyfield nutritionist, Vicki Koenig, often gets asked - (see Ask
the Nutritionist)
"Is organic food better for me and my family?"
Lots of research on organics is underway and one of Vicki’s jobs is to
stay on top of the developing news and findings. So far, there is no conclusive
evidence that organically produced foods are more nutritious, but new information
is always coming. Here are two recent developments Vicki found:
- Organic milk may be higher in vitamin E, beta-carotene, antioxidants
and omega 3 fatty acids
Research from Newcastle University in England* announced in January
2005 (not yet published) found that milk from cows raised organically
had 75 percent higher levels of beta-carotene, 50 percent higher levels
of vitamin E, and was two to three times higher in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthine than
conventional milk. These results support earlier research showing higher
antioxidant levels in organic milk. In 2003, a British study demonstrated
higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids. These studies suggest that organic
milk may provide antioxidants on par with some fruits and vegetables,
while also providing vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids in notable amounts.
More research needs to be done.
- Organic fruits and vegetables may have higher antioxidant
content
In a review of 15 different studies*, organic fruits and vegetables
had an average of 33 percent more antioxidants than conventionally grown
produce in 13 out of 15 studies. A few studies found several vitamin,
antioxidant or flavonoid levels two or three times higher than conventionally
grown fruits and vegetables. (Flavonoids are in the pigments in plants.
They are antioxidants, which protect cells from damage.) The researcher
noted that organically grown foods often have higher levels of nutrients
compared with conventionally grown foods, but rarely do conventional
fruits and vegetables have more than organic.
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LIGHT AND REFRESHING RECIPES
FOR MAY
You can find more than 200
yogurt-using recipes on our website.
Yogurt lends a summery cool creaminess to a lot of dishes, with the added
benefit of being lower in fat than some conventional ingredients. Consider
the Creamy Caper Dip or the very easy Yogurt Baked Halibut, below, to
serve guests at an up-coming wedding shower or Mother’s Day gathering. |
Creamy Caper Dip
Capers and Dijon mustard give zip and zing to this simple dip. Use it to dip
cut vegetables or spread on mild crackers.
Ingredients
1 cup Stonyfield Farm plain lowfat yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Blend all ingredients together. Cover and chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 120; Calories from Fat 90; Total Fat 10g; Cholesterol 5mg; Total Carbohydrate
4g; Fiber less than 1g; Protein 2g
 Yogurt
Baked Halibut
Yogurt tenderizes the fish in this recipe and gives it an unexpected taste.
You can substitute any firm, white fish.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds halibut filets
1 Stonyfield Farm plain lowfat yogurt
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking
spray. Rinse halibut filets and pat dry. Place fish in a single layer in the
baking dish. Mix together yogurt, onion, lemon pepper, parsley and salt; pour
over fish filets. Drizzle filets with lemon juice. Bake for 15 minutes, or
until fish is firm and can be flaked with a fork.
Yields
4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Calories 270; Calories from Fat 40; Total Fat 4.5g; Cholesterol 75mg; Total
Carbohydrate 9g; Fiber 1g; Protein 49g
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more delicious recipe ideas.
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