Eco-Friendly Products

So, you've committed to using reusable grocery bags rather than paper or plastic.  Bravo!  Really, you are a part of a movement that is saving the marine ecosystem, whales, sea turtles and tons of money spent on waste management and recycling efforts.  You should be proud of your efforts!

Now, let's take that a step further and start buying organic products.  Why?  Check out the list of benefits!

1.  Organic means no chemicals.  Organic farmers use proactive measures to get rid of weeds, pests and to maximize output.  Because of this, they aren't pumping unnecessary chemicals into our water supplies and into our food.  They are preserving the quality of the soil as well, which is important for future generations.

2.  Organic is often locally grown which means you are saving transportation costs and the environmental cost of that transportation!  As well, you are supporting local farmers which will help out your community!

3.  Organic means happier animals.  The slaughter of cattle and other animals in conventional farming can be quite appalling.  The gentler treatment shown to a smaller amount of animals in organic farming reduces diseases that may be passed on to us, as well as offers a more tender meat product.

4.  Organic farming means no antibiotics and growth hormones in the end product.  Antibiotics can diminish the nutritional quality of our foods.  The word is still out on exactly what growth hormones are doing to us, but negative effects cannot be completely ruled out.  Many countries have banned the use of growth hormones, yet the United States has not.  The fact is that if Mother Nature didn't intend it, we might not want to argue with her!

Buying organic foods at the grocery store is not only better for your health and the health of your family; it is also beneficial for the environment.  If you've taken the first step and started using reusable bags for your groceries, why not stop in the organic section next time you're at the supermarket?  You won't be disappointed.