Submitted by Cam Walker on Fri, 19/04/2013 - 20:41
Food irradiation is the practice of exposing foods to radiation. In Australia all irradiation plants use Cobalt 60, a nuclear material that emits gamma rays. Herbal teas, spices and some tropical fruits are permitted for irradiation in Australia.
Irradiation changes food in ways that have not been adequately tested for safety. Irradiation depletes food or vitamins and causes the formation of "radiolytic products" whose effect on human health is not known.
Further information here.
Submitted by Cam Walker on Mon, 14/01/2013 - 12:45
The Commons is always unlocked and open - it's your community hub - but our open day is your chance to find out exactly what it's all about.
Submitted by Cam Walker on Mon, 13/08/2012 - 08:46
Position Description: Manager, South Melbourne Commons Organic Grocery Store – The Pantry.
Based at FoE Australia’s South Melbourne Commons, Cnr Montague & Bank Sts, Sth Melbourne.
Introduction:
Submitted by Cam Walker on Wed, 01/08/2012 - 16:10
Friends of the Earth's fourth annual FEAST OF FILM - a cinematic celebration of good food and farming.
Saturday August 18.
Featuring: Growing Change + A Community of Gardeners
Box Factory Community Centre, 59 Regent Street South, Adelaide
Tickets $10-$15, at the door
Hearty winter fare available
Submitted by Cam Walker on Wed, 18/07/2012 - 15:47
The South Melbourne Commons is holding a Film night to raise funds for its food producing gardens. The event will be on the 8th August.
Presents: Fukuoka in India
Submitted by Cam Walker on Fri, 22/06/2012 - 16:20
The Safe Food Foundation is a Melbourne based not-for-profit campaign and advocacy organisation with a broad remit and a proactive, solution oriented approach to food quality and safety. The Safe Food Foundation’s mission is to make the World’s food supply clean, safe, nutritious, full of taste and produced in a way that enhances our environment, as well as our social and economic systems. We work to highlight issues around Genetically Modified (GM) foods, chemicals, nanotechnology, irradiation, corporate control, monoculture, fair trade and food sovereignty.
Submitted by Cam Walker on Tue, 21/02/2012 - 10:49
Friends of the Earth today released a new report The Dose Makes the Poison? which highlights the Australian fruit and vegetables most at risk to pesticide residues and names the pesticides most commonly detected in Australian foods.
According to the research, the most risky foods are: Apples, Wheat, Strawberries, Pears, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches and Bread. The most risky imported food over the past two years was Chinese peanut butter.
Submitted by Cam Walker on Thu, 16/02/2012 - 10:03
Sunday 4th March, 10am to 4pm
An intimate and enlightening real food event
Featuring: Heirloom Tomato Tastings, Food Poetry, Music, Kids Activities, Market Stalls and more produce.
Activities on the day will include:
Submitted by Cam Walker on Wed, 18/01/2012 - 13:23
The Pantry at the South Melbourne Commons is a food & grocery cooperative that provides you with a sustainable alternative to supermarket shopping. The Pantry supplies affordable fresh fruit, vegetables, groceries, cleaning products and nearly everything you need for you home to complete your weekly grocery shop.
The Pantry opened in December 2011, and is open over the summer period.
Anyone can shop at The Pantry and Commons members will receive a 10% discount on all items.
