Thursday morning roundup

High oil prices have raised demand for more environmentally friendly packaging.

Walkability is an evil plot.

How the government has promoted food over the decades. And how the government is prioritizing food funding now:

While the subcommittee cut money for food safety, it fully funded a controversial program that promotes American farmers abroad... Last year, for example, the Cotton Council International, which represents the U.S. cotton industry, received $20.3 million through the program to help fund a popular reality television show in India featuring aspiring fashion designers.