Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 8, 2011
If you want to be sure that you’re getting the important vitamins and minerals from your fruit and vegetables, growing your own is definitely the way to go. More often than not, supermarket food that isn’t organic will be loaded with pesticides, some of which have been suggested as being cancer-causing.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 8, 2014
My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. Before it became a “fad”, a “necessity”, or a “ripoff” (depending on who you ask), everything was organic. But back to the “organic” issue at hand. Collard Greens. Strawberries. Sweet Bell Peppers.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Even more pronounced is the cost of organic produce. We all know that consuming pesticides is not good for our bodies, but organics are almost unaffordable. Many people claim that you can just wash non-organic produce really well because pesticides are sprayed on the produce and can come off. Don’t Shop at Organic Grocers.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 14, 2012
Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. Organic organizations and associations are good starting points. This notion is simply not true.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 8, 2013
Which is the greener choice – commercially-farmed food or organically-farmed food? Organically Grown. Organically-farmed food is grown without chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Organic farmers use natural fertilizers that feed the soil and improve its structure; these include compost and manures.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2012
One thing I have noticed, though, is that taking green actions can benefit more than just the environment. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money. Going Green = Increased Activity When you look for greener ways to live, you are more likely to increase your physical activity.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 10, 2012
Non-organic cotton is one of the most toxic crops to grow, as it uses more than 25 percent of the world’s pesticides – more than any other single agricultural product. Growing cotton is a burden on our planet and people, and that’s why we should be buying organic cotton clothing whenever possible.
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