Why Buy Organic?

Organic farming is the practice of agriculture that depends on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost, and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm. Organic farming excludes the use of chemicals, manufactured fertilizers are regulated and legally enforced based on large part on the standards set by the … Continue reading Why Buy Organic?

Paper v. Plastic

If you're an eco-conscious person like me, you probably ask for paper bags instead of plastic. Save the turtles! Paper has to be better than plastic, right? I mean, making something out of trees MUST be better than making something comparable out of plastic. But the truth might surprise you.  Plastic Bags Plastic bag production takes … Continue reading Paper v. Plastic