anti-GMO
Against genetic modification
Anti-GMO describes opposition to genetically modified organisms, especially in food and agriculture.
The stance ranges from personal avoidance to activist campaigns for labeling requirements or outright bans.
She's strongly anti-GMO and only buys organic produce.
Critics of the anti-GMO movement argue it ignores scientific consensus on safety.
Agricultural biotechnology corporation
- BayerGerman drug manufacturer
- monocultureSingle-crop agricultural system
- seed savingPreserving plant material for replanting
- heirloomInherited family treasure
heritage · biodiversity · cross-pollination · contamination · patent · corporate · farmer · traditional
Public expression of disapproval
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- petitionFormal written appeal
- marchRhythmic group walk
boycott · grassroots · advocacy · rally · demonstration · Greenpeace · awareness · movement
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
- naturalNot artificially produced
- cornCereal grown on cobs
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
- canolaMild vegetable oil
sugar beet · papaya · cottonseed · processed · ingredient · shopping · grocery · market
Freedom from harm
- allergenImmune response trigger
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- concernTroubled interest in something
- testingExamining to evaluate
risk · precaution · long-term · study · research · unknown · effects · consumption
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- biodiversity lossReduction in species variety
- gene flowAllele transfer between populations
- monarch butterflyMigratory orange-winged insect
- pollinatorPollen-transferring organism
soil health · natural balance · unintended consequences · ecological · irreversible · release · containment · drift
Act of revealing information
- transparencyState of being see-through
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- ingredientElement in a mixture
- certificationAttestation of qualification
verified · mandatory · voluntary · regulation · consumer · information · traceability · identification
Monsanto
Agricultural biotechnology corporation
- BayerGerman drug manufacturer
- monocultureSingle-crop agricultural system
- seed savingPreserving plant material for replanting
heirloom · heritage · biodiversity · cross-pollination · contamination · patent · corporate · farmer · traditional · indigenous
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- petitionFormal written appeal
march · boycott · grassroots · advocacy · rally · demonstration · Greenpeace · awareness · movement · organizer
whole foods
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
canola · sugar beet · papaya · cottonseed · processed · ingredient · shopping · grocery · market · farmer's market
safety
Freedom from harm
testing · risk · precaution · long-term · study · research · unknown · effects · consumption · digestion
ecosystem
Interconnected organisms and surroundings
- biodiversity lossReduction in species variety
- gene flowAllele transfer between populations
- monarch butterflyMigratory orange-winged insect
pollinator · soil health · natural balance · unintended consequences · ecological · irreversible · release · containment · drift · contamination
disclosure
Act of revealing information
- transparencyState of being see-through
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- ingredientElement in a mixture
certification · verified · mandatory · voluntary · regulation · consumer · information · traceability · identification · standard
- sustainable eatingsustainable food, ethical eating, local food, plant-based, farm to table
- health stancespro-vaccine, pro-life, pro-choice, holistic, preventive
- social movementscivil rights movement, women's liberation, labor movement, feminist movement, suffrage movement
- Ethical Consumptionethical shopping, buy local, local buying, eco-friendly, cruelty-free