FDA Bans First FD&C Dye! Which Will be Next?

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The FDA has moved to finally ban Red Dye No. 3 from use in food and drugs in America.  Red Dye No. 3 was first determined to be a cancer causing color additive almost 30 years ago.  Studies conducted using labs rats found that they became inflicted with the disease after consuming large amounts of Red dye No. 3.  Thirty years ago, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from use in cosmetics but left the door open for it to be used as a color additive in food and prescription drugs.  By January 2027, the FDA has ordered that Red Dye No 3 must be removed from all food in the USA and by 2028--from all drugs. Food Manufacturers Shiver in their Boots Red Dye No. 3 has mostly been used in baked goods, sweets and candies.  It is used by prominent candy manufacturers such as Mars Inc (Skittles) and Just Born Quality Confections (Peeps).  Food Manufacturing giants such as Con Agra, McCormick, Heinz, General Mills and Pepsi Co will all have to find alternatives for ...
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Prince William Creates £50 million Prize for Green Change Agents and Environmental Workers

Prince William is spearheading a new earthcentric initiative with his Royal Foundation. He announced a 50 million pound Earthshot Prize, which will be awarded on an annual basis to five different people or organizations whose mission, is focused on protecting the earth.




The five objectives central to the Earthshot prize are: protecting and restoring nature, cleaning the air, reviving oceans, building a waste free world and fixing the climate. The earth-shot prize is sort of like a nobel prize for the environment. This is the single largest award for individuals or organizations who are involved in climate and environmental work.
Prince William is continuing the work that his father, Prince Charles, has been passionate about by honoring those who are actively creating solutions to solve our planet’s environmental problems.




He came up with the idea for a green award during a visit to Africa two years ago. The award ceremony will be held in a different city every year with the premiere ceremony taking place in London in 2021. It is the hope of Prince William and the Council for the Earthshot prize to have at least 50 solutions to problems that fit the framework of the five earthshots or objectives. The director of the Earthshot Prize is Jason Knauf who is also CEO of the Cambridges’ Royal Foundation. The outlines for claiming the prestigious prize have yet to be announced.

According to a conversation with CNN, Prince William said:
“We want to change the conversation and show that we can provide solutions, we can tackle this, and in 10 years' time, we can make our planet more sustainable and more prosperous and better for everyone."




It’s no secret that I gab quite a bit about news concerning the royal family and this particular announcement of the Royal Family is one that personally makes me green with excitement! Prince William becomes more and more admirable every day. A prince who can model good and charitable behavior is one thing but to also carry out a mission to help save the planet and appreciate the folks who are doing the good green work every day is exemplary!

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