There is a growing movement advocating purchase of locally grown food as a method of supporting sustainable agriculture, but you may be confused about the difference between “locally grown” and “organically grown” food and the value of each in achieving sustainable lifestyles. [...]
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Scientists agree that 350 parts per million is the sustainable limit to concentrations of CO2 on earth to maintain [...] Olives have been grown in Palestine for centuries, with workers and press owners being paid a share of the product of their labor. With the interest of Western consumers in supporting fair trade and certified organic products, this age old industry may see new life and help the Palestinian economy reduce its dependence on international [...] The “Optical Soil Dipstick” (OSD) is a device that can be inserted into the soil for a real-time accurate and reliable report on the chemical and physical properties of the soil. It is being used by organic farmers to prove that their crops are grown in soil that is chemical-free. [...] As we chug that sparkling clear bottle of water that just dropped out of the machine, most of us are aware of its importance in replenishing vital body fluids and cleansing us of the impurities that build up in our systems. After all, the human body is approximately 60% water. How many of us stop [...] Two foods that were once staples in pre-Colombian cultures are being revived for their value as highly nutritious candidates for inclusion in plant based diets – Quinoa and [...] While many think that a vegetarian lifestyle would not be healthy, studies indicate that the health problems associated with eating meat might be the issue of greater concern to our [...] The most effective means to reduce your footprint on the planet is through the choice of a plant based, vegetarian [...] There is a grassroots trend toward growing vegetables in unused plots of land in [...] As I write this, the U.S. Census Bureau population clock estimates that there are almost 6.8 billion inhabitants of this planet. The Global Footprint Network estimates that, if each of these inhabitants lived the lifestyle of the average American, we would need five planets to supply the amount of resources consumed. As China and India [...] |
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