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Tag Archives: environment
The Lost Art of Threshing
by guest blogger Tim Mountz. Sometimes the greatest things in life are the things that just happen to you and not the ones that you lay out in great plans. I did not choose to be a seed-growing farmer; it chose me.
10 Easy Ways to Become
a Zero-Waste Household
by guest blogger Bea Johnson. The zero in “zero waste” makes it sound scary and hard to achieve. It’s actually not as hard as it seems.
Don’t Be afraid of The O Word!
There is a café near my apartment that positions itself as ecofriendly and sustainable. The counter and tables are from reclaimed wood. Everything is compostable. And then one day, I asked if the milk was organic. The brand claims to free of pesticides, insecticides, and growth hormones, but there is no mention of The O Word: organic.
Posted in Environment, Food & Recipes, Organic Issues
Tagged environment, food, organic, organic food, Organic Issues
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Just Label It!
So We Know When It’s GMO
We have a right to know which foods contain GMOs and which do not. If GMO foods are safe and there’s truly nothing for us to worry about, then seed and chemical companies should freely allow studies to be done so that food companies can confidently label their products.
Posted in Environment, Food & Recipes, Health, Organic Issues
Tagged environment, food, health, organic, Organic Issues, Organic Manifesto
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Organic or Local? I Say Transparent
by guest blogger Alberto Gonzalez. “Local” and “organic” are words used to describe healthier food options right now, I think that “transparent” would be a more appropriate word to describe the food we want to buy. Here’s why
Posted in Environment, Food & Recipes, Organic Issues
Tagged environment, Fitness and Health, food, Food & Recipes, health, organic, organic food, Organic Issues
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Eat More Greens in the New Year
by guest blogger David Kennedy. Many people suffer from hidden hunger, which is the shortage of one or more essential micronutrients. The micronutrients most often lacking are iron and vitamin A and the greatest way to increase both is to consume more leafy green vegetables.
Posted in Environment, Food & Recipes, Gardening, Health
Tagged environment, Fitness and Health, food, Gardening, health
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Radiant Gift Ideas
by guest blogger Wendy Gordon. Lights are the new throw pillows, and the inner interior decorator in you is going to love browsing among all the options. It’s all about the quality of the light, its warmth, and energy efficiency. Here’s how to find the best bulbs for you and yours.







