The budget. If it weren’t for that pesky little issue, I wouldn’t be writing on this topic. I’d just buy everything organic, and my guess is that you would too. But since neither of us has unlimited funds, here a few tips I try to keep in mind when deciding whether it’s worth the extra $$ [...]
Archive for the ‘Green Living’ Category
When to Buy Organic
Posted in Green Living, Health, tagged Dirty Dozen, genetically engineered foods, GMO's, Houston farmers' market, organic beef, organic lamb, organic produce on October 30, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Green Cleaning
Posted in Avoiding Toxins, Green Living on August 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
If you’re in the business of preserving your health and the environment, evaluating your cleaning supplies is essential. Most “normal” household products–from disinfectants to laundry detergent to air fresheners–contain a number of toxins and irritants. The artificial fragrances can cause headaches, irritate mucosal linings, and exacerbate existing allergies. Petroleum-based ingredients obviously further our dependence upon oil, a [...]
Food Miles
Posted in Green Living, Health on August 9, 2007 | No Comments »
Here is a really fascinating article on how the distance food travels impacts our carbon footprint. Not surprisingly, it’s significantly more complicated than the blanket statement, “the closer to your home it’s grown, the better.” Sometimes you serve the environment well by buying lamb raised in Australia. To find out why and how (my two [...]
Further Thoughts on Avner’s Article
Posted in Green Living, Health on August 2, 2007 | 2 Comments »
(If you haven’t already, you may wish to read yesterday’s post, “Is Organic Really Better?,” before continuing with this one.)
After discussing the article over dinner with my husband and doing a little more research, I’d like to add to my comments from yesterday.
One of Avner’s major arguments against foregoing chemical and hormones in the food supply is [...]
Are Organic Foods Really Better?
Posted in Green Living, Health on August 1, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Jackie Avner believes otherwise. In her (or his?) article, “Reasons You Should Buy Regular Foods,” Avner argues that organic growing and raising practices are harder on the environment, animals, and humans than conventional methods.
First, because their growing and harvesting methods are comparatively inefficient, organic farmers consume more land and fossil fuels than their conventional counterparts. In one [...]
