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Now that I'm living in a big city and I have access to Whole Foods and Trader Joes, I find myself drawn to pay more to buy organic/natural foods and items. Some of my friends tease me about being duped by the clever marketing of the "organic" companies.
I love the idea of helping my body and the environment, but how far is too far? And if I should go "all the way", how do I avoid breaking the bank?
Any thoughts or experiences? Do tell!
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I love the idea of helping my body and the environment, but how far is too far? And if I should go "all the way", how do I avoid breaking the bank?
Any thoughts or experiences? Do tell!
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Tags: green, health, natural, organic, whole foods
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Permalink Reply by The Sassy Sexpert on -
Oh yes - I forgot to mention that I try to unplug any appliciances I don't use very often because it does drain energy just to keep things plugged in.
A couple major things I always disconnect are my phone charger and Ipod music player.
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Permalink Reply by thatShortChick on -
personally, i use re-usable shopping bags because almost every grocery store or regular store sells them VERY CHEAPLY. plus the bags are also useful when going on trips, camping, etc. and in our house, we use those energy-saving lightbulbs.
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Permalink Reply by Princess Pointful on -
I try to buy local as much as I can. You reduce your carbon footprint a lot, and support local farmers, plus, if there is enough of a demand, companies will start paying attention. I recycle like a mofo, and make a point of not buying products with excess/non-recyclable packaging if I can help it. I also try to always bring canvas bags shopping, and just to not use plastic bags if I can help it, even if it means a full hand for a block or two, or a very full purse.
My dad was the foreman of a recycling depot when I grew up, so my green conscience is very neurotic.
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Permalink Reply by S.Vincent on -
if you really cared you would just use your bare hands, and to save water, you wouldn't wash your hands afterwards. You are killing the planet! and your little dog too!
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Permalink Reply by Mindy on -
Because I'm a horribly picky eater - and by that I mean I consume hardly any veggies, few fruits, etc. - it's hard for me to buy organic or even natural without drastically changing my eating habits.
With that said, and as odd as it may sound, I do buy natural foods - not necessarily organic - for my dog. She had some major food allergies with regular puppy food when I got her, so I changed to an all-natural, allergy-free formula and it's done wonders. Also, because I can't completely tell what's going on with my dog inside - whether or not she feels sick, if something irritates her, etc. - I tend to buy the natural stuff 'cause it's much healthier than feeding her just anything.
As for going green, I have energy-saving lightbulds and that's it. It's a start, but probably as far along as I'll manage to go.
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Permalink Reply by Aleksie on -
I don't believe natural has any conditions; organic I believe has set criteria for a product to be called such. Buying local is the best way to be green with your food; you can find out about it, and they don't have to transport the items as far
Don't buy products with a bunch of packaging. Cut back in buying stuff in general. In this economy, probably buying less is smart anyway.
Reuse as much as possible. If you live in a city that doesn't have curbside recycling (Chicago does not) and you don't have good access to the recycling places, give your cans to the homeless/poor people who collect them or leave them out in an area that they can find them easily. That's what I do.
Walk or take public transit.
Don't keep your house like an icebox in the summer or like the Bahamas in the winter. There are happy mediums that'll keep you comfortable but not kill the environment
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