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As stated in previous blogs, many people are making a big push to live green. Adopted lifestyle changes associated with living green are commonly known: 1. Recycling 2. Energy Conservation 3. Purchasing Biodegradable Products 4. Reducing Carbon Footprint Buying local is yet another way that people have committed to. Purchasing items from local farms or farmer’s markets keep the local economy booming and as we have previously discussed, reduces the need to transport items from different places. This cuts down on emissions put into the environment. Further, buying locally provides local access to organic foods. The demand for organic foods has led to over 5 million acres of certified organic land and an increased number of jobs created. The high demand has also led to other growing trends including the following. Organic Seed Use It would be difficult to make a claim to organic foods without the use of organic seeds. There are now electronic means of being able t...

Almost all media outlets have spread the message of the importance of purchasing organic items. This goes beyond food to clothing, bags, and dozens of other items. Though most people have learned that they should buy organic, many are not exactly aware of what qualifies an item to be labeled as organic. To be considered organic, an item must be grown or made without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce organic food are not given antibiotics or growth hormones.  There are three different categories that are used to label organic items:  Organic Vegetables 100% organic items are made with 100% organic ingredients. Organic items have at least 95% organic ingredients Made with organic ingredients means the item is made with a minimum of 70% organic ingredients with strict restrictions on the remaining 30% including no GMOs Any item with less than 70% organic ingredients ...