In 2019, Costco reportedly stopped selling Roundup weed killer, but now it’s back. What’s up with that? The Roundup Costco sells now has an “Exclusive Formula” where glyphosate has been replaced with other ingredients, including two, diquat dibromide and imazapic, that are banned in the E.U. It’s 45 times more toxic than the glyphosate-based version (a potent carcinogen). 

Diquat dibromide is 200 times more toxic than glyphosate. The E.U. considers it too dangerous to use. Even when workers wore coveralls, gloves, and boots, they were still exposed to three-and-a-half times the maximum acceptable level of diquat. This can cause paralysis, blindness, vomiting, irritation, convulsions, organ damage and even death.

Imazapic‘s harms include eye irritation, muscle degeneration, liver damage, anemia, increased blood levels of cholesterol, and birth defects.

This does not bode well for people buying Roundup at Costco—who aren’t being warned of the product’s new dangers or how to protect themselves or others. It’s crazy for Costco to sell something so toxic directly to homeowners who will unknowingly poison themselves and their neighbors.

TAKE ACTION! Tell Costco: Stop Selling Roundup! Costco doesn’t have a publicly available email address, so the best way to submit your feedback is to call your local Costco, or the online store at 1-800-955-2292, or to communicate with them via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. For an easy, one-click action, like and share our posts on Facebook, X and Instagram.

READ: Costco Stopped Selling Glyphosate, but Still Sells Roundup—With a “45 Times More Toxic” Formula

Victor Counted; Regent University, Byron R. Johnson; Baylor University, Tyler J. VanderWeele; Harvard University, The Conversation:

“What does it mean to live a good life? For centuries, philosophers, scientists and people of different cultures have tried to answer this question.

Each tradition has a different take, but all agree: The good life is more than just feeling good − it’s about becoming whole.

More recently, researchers have focused on the idea of flourishing, not simply as happiness or success, but as a multidimensional state of well-being that involves positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment − an idea that traces back to Aristotle’s concept of “eudaimonia” but has been redefined within the well-being science literature.

Flourishing is not just well-being and how you feel on the inside. It’s about your whole life being good, including the people around you and where you live.

Things such as your home, your neighborhood, your school or workplace, and your friends all matter.”

Read more to find out who is flourishing and why

OCA often talks about our long-term goals, making organic and regenerative food, farming, and land use (and natural health) the norm, rather than just the alternative.

As our longtime ally Vandana Shiva points out, this would be “the solution to the soil crisis, the food crisis, the climate crisis, and the crisis of democracy.”

OCA is dedicated to addressing critical issues of environmental contamination, nutrition, junk foods, deteriorating public health, climate change, soil health, biodiversity, water pollution and scarcity, forced migration, economic justice, and rural economic development. We need to stop corrupt politicians, the Big Ag lobby, and the global elite from subsidizing degenerative chemical and fossil fuel-intensive agriculture, GMOs, lab food, and factory farms. 



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Your donations, now more than ever, are what keep us going—allowing us to fight back, speak out, and stand strong for what we believe are some of the most pressing issues of our times. Many thanks to our supporters who have already answered our call and given!

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National Parks Conservation Association Press Release:

“The Trump Administration released its budget plan for 2026, which would gut the National Park Service, jeopardizing the protection, maintenance and operation of our more than 430 national parks across the country. The administration’s budget calls for a cut of more than $1 billion to the National Park Service that if enacted would be the largest cut in the Park Service’s 109-year history. The budget also proposes turning some national park sites over to states and removing them from the National Park System, a move that has never before been proposed by a president.

Cuts of this magnitude would devastate our national parks, further pushing them into a financial hole. This proposal comes just after a record-breaking 2024, when the Park Service logged 331,863,358 visits. Despite their soaring popularity and the economic and cultural value they provide, the administration continues to systematically dismantle the Park Service—freezing hiring, forcing resignations, eliminating purchasing ability, canceling leases and banning travel. And with a major workforce reduction still looming, the worst is yet to come.”


Read about how this proposal strikes at the heart of who we are as a nation

Non-Toxic Dad writes:

“As a dad and an environmental scientist, I’m always looking for ways to create a healthier home environment without relying on products full of questionable chemicals. When I first started paying attention to what was actually in conventional cleaning supplies — the ones many of us grew up thinking were totally safe — I was shocked. Brightly colored bottles, ‘fresh’ scents, and promises of sparkling surfaces often mask a reality of hormone-disrupting chemicals, harsh irritants, and synthetic fragrances that linger in our homes long after cleaning is done.

Some all-purpose cleaners like Fabuloso are marketed as safe and effective, but a closer look at the ingredient list tells a different story. Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, synthetic dyes, undisclosed fragrance mixes—these are not things I want my family breathing in, touching, or absorbing day after day, especially when safer, just-as-effective alternatives are so easy to make at home.

Today, I want to share a simple DIY all-purpose cleaner recipe. It’s made from natural ingredients and is safe for kids and pets. Plus, it leaves your home smelling naturally fresh without the chemical fog.”

If you’re ready to ditch the toxic cleaners but still want your space to shine, this one’s for you

Lisa M. Rose writes for Great Lakes Now:

“This spring break, transform your usual holiday into an educational excursion that connects your family with the natural world. Through hands-on learning and shared experiences, foraging can provide invaluable lessons in sustainability, conservation and the joy of discovering the natural world right at our footsteps.

With over 20 years experience in the field working with people of all ages connecting to place with wild plants AND successfully having raised my own two children to be engaged and inspired by the natural world around them, I’ve designed this mini-guide to introduce children how to forage and foster a lifelong connection with nature and an understanding of ecological responsibility.

Read on and learn how to bring these fundamentals to life and then learn an easy and fun pesto recipe based on wild greens — a great delicious way to wrap up a day learning wild plants and feed a hungry crew!”



Getting Started: Foraging Fundamentals

Joseph Winters reports for Grist:

“More than 16,000 chemicals are used to produce plastics — and some are silently killing us.

Particularly worrisome is di-2-ethylhexylphthalate, or DEHP, a chemical used to soften plastic products. Colorless and nearly odorless, DEHP is found in everything from shower curtains and shoes to medical tubing, and it’s long been linked to health harms like cancer.

New research indicates the class of chemicals is also causing deaths due to heart disease, particularly in developing countries. According to a peer-reviewed study published last week in The Lancet eBioMedicine, nearly 350,000 people died in 2018 from exposure to DEHP. The research represents the first global survey of cardiovascular mortality from the chemicals, and it attributes DEHP exposure from plastics to more than 13 percent of all deaths from heart disease among adults aged 55 to 64.”

Learn how researchers found that in 2018, 10% of heart disease-related deaths in the U.S. and 8% in Europe were attributable to DEHP exposure

By Jon Dempsey, Chowhound:

“If you follow health and wellness trends and your algorithm is a stream of cooking videos, you’ve probably come across beef tallow recently. If you’re not familiar with tallow as an alternative cooking fat, that’s okay — it’s still nowhere near as popular as its cousin, butter, or even vegetable oils. However, beef tallow is on the rise in some circles. It’s having a moment, it seems. Or, you could say it’s having another one. The whole ‘what was once old is new again’ adage comes to mind, as a cooking fat that my grandparents used is now trending online.

If you’re still scratching your head and haven’t seen it in the wild or tried it, consider this a quick education. Beef tallow is simply the fat trimmings from a butchered cow — the undesirable parts that are removed before a cut of meat ends up in a display case — which are then rendered. Rendering is the process of slowly and gently heating the fat until it liquifies and then straining it through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer. You’re left with pure beef fat that is solid at room temperature. Here, we dive into the pros and cons of using tallow in the kitchen, with some experts weighing in, to help you pick up where your grandparents left off.”

Read more and choose grass-fed

By Timothy A. Wise:

“On March 17, Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum Pardo signed into law a constitutional reform banning the cultivation of genetically modified corn. The action followed a December ruling by a trade tribunal, under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, in favor of a U.S. complaint that Mexico’s 2023 presidential decree, with broader restrictions on the consumption of GM corn, constituted an unfair trade practice by prohibiting the use of GM corn in tortillas.

The Mexican government publicly disagreed with the ruling, claiming that the three arbitrators had failed to consider the scientific evidence Mexico presented in the yearlong case. But the government chose to comply, rescinding the three specific parts of the decree deemed by the panel to limit future GM corn imports. Still, the government left intact the decree’s measures phasing out the use of the herbicide glyphosate, establishing a protocol for tracking GM corn imports into the country, and banning the cultivation of GM corn in the country.

The constitutional amendment enshrines that last measure in a more permanent manner. While GM corn has faced planting restrictions for more than a decade, the constitutional ban represents an important act of resistance and sovereignty, particularly in light of the flawed decision by the tribunal.”

Read about how it’s time to give Mexicans what they want: GM-free fields and tortillas, and food sovereignty

OCA’s Weekly 3 offers three simple, impactful actions each week to drive change in environmental policy, sustainable agriculture, and personal health. These actions are designed to raise awareness, influence decision-makers, and create lasting change. We’ve already seen significant victories, but real change happens through collective action. By committing to just three actions each week, you become part of a movement for a healthier planet and a more just food system. Together, we can make an even bigger difference!

1. Take Action: Say No To Synthetic Food!

This week, take a moment to educate yourself about the latest developments in synthetic foods and find actionable steps to advocate for real, organic food systems. Synthetic Biology (SynBio) involves creating genetically engineered bacteria that produce specific compounds used to make synthetic foods like meat, milk, and coffee. These products are often untested, unlabeled, and may pose environmental risks if the engineered bacteria escape the lab. Moreover, the push for synthetic foods overlooks the essential role animals play in regenerative agriculture. By visiting the campaign page, you can stay informed and find ways to advocate for real, organic food systems.

2. Personal Health: Go Barefoot!

As the weather gets warmer, tap into this free and impactful practice for your health! Grounding—walking barefoot on grass, soil, or sand—connects your body to the Earth’s natural energy. This simple act may reduce inflammation, relieve pain, improve sleep, lower stress, and support circulation. Learn more here and read the study by Dove Medical Press Limited here.

3. Environment: Soil: A Powerful Climate Solution—And It Starts with You!

Soil is one of our most powerful tools in the fight against climate change. It stores more carbon than all plant life and the atmosphere combined. How we manage and care for our soil can either accelerate global warming—or help reverse it. By shifting our farming and food choices toward regenerative practices, we can restore soil health, draw carbon out of the atmosphere, and build a more resilient food system. Every choice you make—at the store, in your kitchen, or in your garden—can help build soil and restore the planet.

Your Breath Controls Your Vision: New Research Reveals Surprising Connection

Try these natural body care recipes from Wellness Mama! They’re great alternatives to chemical laden products and contain beneficial ingredients for your skin!

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