Tag Archives: Soda Series

Final Event in Soda Series: Big Soda & the Environment, 10/9/14

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Final Event in Soda Series: Big Soda & the Environment, 10/9/14
Sugary drinks harm our bodies, but what about our ecosystems? Their ads for good feelings in a bottle are not the full story. Behind that friendly corporate face is a swath of destructive practices. Earth Island Journal editor Jason Mark and guests explore the environmental impacts of Big Soda, from litter and recycling woes, to… Read more »

Next in Soda Series: Is Soda the New Tobacco? 10/7/14

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Next in Soda Series: Is Soda the New Tobacco? 10/7/14
This morning when the proposed soda taxes in San Francisco and Berkeley were discussed on KQED’s Forum, a question came up: is there even one doctor who is against a soda tax? They are sure keeping quiet. In contrast, a long list of medical, dental, and health professionals are vocal supporters of the soda tax.… Read more »

Beer Garden Gathering & Mini-Film Festival, 9/19/14

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Beer Garden Gathering & Mini-Film Festival, 9/19/14
We’ve posted in the past about the potent videos from the Bigger Picture Project, and tomorrow we’re excited to share some of these videos on a bigger screen. Come to the Westbrae Biergarten for a relaxed event featuring films related to soda and their role in our lives. The venue has a big play area… Read more »

This Saturday: Mexico’s Soda Tax with Raj Patel, 9/27/14

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This Saturday: Mexico's Soda Tax with Raj Patel, 9/27/14
A year ago, Mexico was the first in the world to pass a national soda tax, to combat the world’s highest obesity rate. Early results show that the tax has effectively reduced sales of soda by 10%. What can we learn from our neighbor about protecting our kids’ health? Is Mexico’s effort to curb excess… Read more »

Second Event in Soda Series: Soda & Kids, 9/13/14

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Second Event in Soda Series: Soda & Kids, 9/13/14
Participants left our first Soda Series event last night with tons of information about the unique ways sugary drinks are absorbed by our bodies. Panelists also shared why we need to take action: sugar sweetened beverages are contributing to an expensive and harmful diabetes epidemic sweeping through this generation. Our next event focuses on the… Read more »