Many people in America have started buying organic foods. Organic food sales have shot up from $180 million in 1980 to over $6.5 billion last year, not only in health food stores but in grocery stores as well. Actually, grocery stores sales made up fifty-six percent of organic food sales in the past year. Although organic food sales only make up two percent of national food sales, the organic market has definitely begun soaring, especially on Wal (more…)
Archive for March, 2008
Buying Organic? New Labeling Standards Should Make It Easier
Sunday, March 30th, 2008Going Organic
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008In today’s world, many are concerned about the signs of aging, the rise in the number of allergies and the well being of the environment. We often shout about just causes, moan about growing old and hanker for the good old days.
There is though, a growing tide of people who are starting to take action and change their way of life. People who no will no longer accept food laced with numerous chemicals. Convenience foods are littered with pr (more…)
The Organic Mattress – What Are The Benifits
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Have you heard of or joined in with the new wave of organic products? Well, with all the craze of organic products getting more and more popular, an organic mattress was all but inevitable. If you have never heard of an organic mattress, it is a product made purely of organic materials and contains no synthetic materials.
A synthetic mattress is often made largely of polyurethane foam. This has been shown to cause severe allergies in (more…)
Eat Green! How to Grow Your Own Organic Fruit and Vegetables
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008Organic gardening differs from “conventional” gardening mainly in the areas of fertilization and pest control. Organic gardening is planting without chemical fertilizers and naturally building the soil to support healthy plant life. People are increasingly aware that organic food is better for the environment. This primer of organic gardening will help you get started in this fun, healthy hobby.
The main thing to remember is tha (more…)