In 2009 First Lady Michelle Obama established an organic vegetable garden at the White House, reflecting the impact and popularity of the “green” food movement at even the highest levels. Global sales of organic products topped $23 billion in 2008 and have been growing 20 to 25 percent annually for the past decade.  The Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food pulls together a fascinating array of diverse, interdisciplinary topics to provide a thorough overview of our current alternative food system. With increasing attention focused on organic and local food, many people are attracted to these sustainable food choices. This encyclopedia explores social concerns, economic trends, policy influences, and ecological terms in a single, comprehensive volume.  The Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food features• More than 140 comprehensive, A-to-Z entries covering all aspects of organic food and farming, local food production and consumption, and sustainable food initiatives• A chronology of the years 1860–2009 detailing the history and evolution of organic and local food, including more than forty events• Twenty-six photographs depicting current themes in sustainable farming and organic/local food• A bibliography listing key references for readers who wish to further investigate a specific theme
what are some all natural and organic products and foods?
I want to eat more environment friendly products and eat more organically err whateer you want to call it.
What are hair products like shampoo and hairspray that are organic and environmentally safe and friendly?
How do i know what is and what isn’t safe and organic?
What foods are organic?
For shampoo: Try Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Shampoo. Although the ingredients aren’t certified organic, it uses pure and natural ingredients without synthetic preservatives and chemicals. Plus, it lives up to its name by leaving your hair super shiny. Hairspray: Aubrey Organics Natural Missst Herbal Hairspray– it’s all natural and organic. I love the Aubrey Organics company– their products are very pure and highly effective.
To answer your second question: If the ingredient list of the product is long, and if it contains words that you cannot pronounce (or that do not simply roll off your tongue) then it is highly likely that this product is chemical-laden and highly processed. These types of products are in no way safe to eat (if it’s food) or put on your body (if it’s a personal care product). Stick to items that have a few ingredients that you recognize. It’s great to buy a personal care product that is also edible– this means that if its safe to put in your mouth, then it is certainly safe to put on your body. Take, for instance, coconut oil. Not only is coconut oil a fantastic healthy oil for cooking, but it is also a great natural skin moisturizer.
To answer your third question: All foods can be organic if they contained no pesticides, herbicides, insectides, hormones, antibiotics and if they are not genetically modified. In nature, foods are organic. When humans intervene and use chemicals on these foods (like when apple growers spray insectides to prevent worms from making holes in the apples), they become inorganic. The best way to know if your food is organic is to look for the USDA Ceritifed Organic label. The best place to find organic foods is at your local health food store or from Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, or Wild Oats.
In 2009 First Lady Michelle Obama established an organic vegetable garden at the White House, reflecting the impact and popularity of the “green” food movement at even the highest levels. Global sales of organic products topped $23 billion in 2008 and have been growing 20 to 25 percent annually for the past decade.  The Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food pulls together a fascinating array of diverse, interdisciplinary topics to provide a thorough overview of our current alternative food system. With increasing attention focused on organic and local food, many people are attracted to these sustainable food choices. This encyclopedia explores social concerns, economic trends, policy influences, and ecological terms in a single, comprehensive volume.  The Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food features• More than 140 comprehensive, A-to-Z entries covering all aspects of organic food and farming, local food production and consumption, and sustainable food initiatives• A chronology of the years 1860–2009 detailing the history and evolution of organic and local food, including more than forty events• Twenty-six photographs depicting current themes in sustainable farming and organic/local food• A bibliography listing key references for readers who wish to further investigate a specific theme
