Why Buy Organic foods and body products?
Article from ABMP
While shopping in your grocery store's produce section, you may notice the
organically grown apples are pocked and not as big and perfectly round as the
conventional produce, but they are more expensive. What's the difference, and
which do you choose? Your decision may significantly impact not only your
health but also the health of the planet and the economy.
Defining "Organic" Organic foods are derived from sustainable farming
practices that maintain and replenish soil fertility without the use of toxic
pesticides and fertilizers. These foods are minimally processed and do not
include artificial ingredients or preservatives. On the other hand, conventional
farms often rely heavily on pesticides, genetic modification, synthetic
hormones, and antibiotics.
Does It Really Matter? To understand the fallout of conventional farming is to
realize the argument for organics. Bob Scowcroft, executive director of the
Organic Farming Research Foundation, touches on the devastating
consequences of pesticides. "DDT nearly eliminated the American eagle by
affecting their ability to reproduce" he says. "Since World War II, we've
introduced more than 9,000 chemicals into the environment. And we don't
know the full impact on humans and different sized humans," he adds, alluding
to studies revealing damaging effects on children.
When you buy organically certified foods, you're ensured they are free of
pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and genetic DNA modification.
"Organics are better for the environment, and it's an investment in the
revitalization of rural America," Scowcroft says. Organic farms are usually
smaller, family-owned farms contributing to the economy of struggling rural
America, he explains. The organic choice may be a little more expensive, but
it's an investment in your health and the future.
Greenwashing
Greenwashing is a term used by many companies to give the false impression of
their commitment to the health of our world or the benefits of their product
or service.
Originally the term was used in reference to misleading advertising. This is still
the main format for greenwashing.
The term now applies to many more corporate activities – certain
environmental reporting, sponsorship, educational materials, and even having
“front groups.”
So, Basically a company will take an existing product and change the label to
make it look like the product is natural (natural can still be made in a chemist
lab and be filled with harmful chemicals). Currently, makeup companies have
jumped on this bandwagon.
However these companies decide to ‘greenwash’ the outcome is the same, they
are misleading the consumers into thinking their company is taking the
appropriate steps to managing their ecological footprint.
My thoughts on products and ingredients.
I like the word ‘organic,’ but natural works too. When I use either of these
words I mean a product or ingredient that has come straight from nature. Not
something that has come from a lab. Laboratories can take a natural ingredient
and put it through many additional processes, like, stripping out compounds
and then adding others back in.
Another practice is to take a harmful product from nature and strip it with
more harmful chemicals to ‘clean it up’ then selling the new product as
something that is good for you – think of food grade wax.
I prefer to stick with the good things that nature intended.
What to do about avoiding greenwashed companies?
Educate yourself – you are welcome to phone me with any questions you have.
Know your sources
Look for labels that say, “finished product not tested on animals.” The
individual ingredients can, however, be tested on animals. Find another
product that has more accountability.
Look for trusted certification labels
(Oregon Tilthe, USDA organic, Organic Food Chain etc)
Continue to buy organic/green products.
This will help us all in the long run.
Many times sticking with small, local companies is a
more advantageous way to make your purchases.
We have the commitment to enriching your life even more!
With your support organic cosmetics and skincare can and will continue to
grow in a vast industry known for abuse to our environment and our selves.
Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you.
Colleen
Let me help you feel and look your best.
~~~~~
Please feel free to pass this newsletter along to your friends and family.
Member ABMP, National Guild of Hypnotists, Oregon Board of Massage Therapy
Want to be removed from this mailing? Send an email with remove in the subject.
colleen@massageboutique.com, www.massageboutique.com, 208 841 9062
Article from ABMP
While shopping in your grocery store's produce section, you may notice the
organically grown apples are pocked and not as big and perfectly round as the
conventional produce, but they are more expensive. What's the difference, and
which do you choose? Your decision may significantly impact not only your
health but also the health of the planet and the economy.
Defining "Organic" Organic foods are derived from sustainable farming
practices that maintain and replenish soil fertility without the use of toxic
pesticides and fertilizers. These foods are minimally processed and do not
include artificial ingredients or preservatives. On the other hand, conventional
farms often rely heavily on pesticides, genetic modification, synthetic
hormones, and antibiotics.
Does It Really Matter? To understand the fallout of conventional farming is to
realize the argument for organics. Bob Scowcroft, executive director of the
Organic Farming Research Foundation, touches on the devastating
consequences of pesticides. "DDT nearly eliminated the American eagle by
affecting their ability to reproduce" he says. "Since World War II, we've
introduced more than 9,000 chemicals into the environment. And we don't
know the full impact on humans and different sized humans," he adds, alluding
to studies revealing damaging effects on children.
When you buy organically certified foods, you're ensured they are free of
pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and genetic DNA modification.
"Organics are better for the environment, and it's an investment in the
revitalization of rural America," Scowcroft says. Organic farms are usually
smaller, family-owned farms contributing to the economy of struggling rural
America, he explains. The organic choice may be a little more expensive, but
it's an investment in your health and the future.
Greenwashing
Greenwashing is a term used by many companies to give the false impression of
their commitment to the health of our world or the benefits of their product
or service.
Originally the term was used in reference to misleading advertising. This is still
the main format for greenwashing.
The term now applies to many more corporate activities – certain
environmental reporting, sponsorship, educational materials, and even having
“front groups.”
So, Basically a company will take an existing product and change the label to
make it look like the product is natural (natural can still be made in a chemist
lab and be filled with harmful chemicals). Currently, makeup companies have
jumped on this bandwagon.
However these companies decide to ‘greenwash’ the outcome is the same, they
are misleading the consumers into thinking their company is taking the
appropriate steps to managing their ecological footprint.
My thoughts on products and ingredients.
I like the word ‘organic,’ but natural works too. When I use either of these
words I mean a product or ingredient that has come straight from nature. Not
something that has come from a lab. Laboratories can take a natural ingredient
and put it through many additional processes, like, stripping out compounds
and then adding others back in.
Another practice is to take a harmful product from nature and strip it with
more harmful chemicals to ‘clean it up’ then selling the new product as
something that is good for you – think of food grade wax.
I prefer to stick with the good things that nature intended.
What to do about avoiding greenwashed companies?
Educate yourself – you are welcome to phone me with any questions you have.
Know your sources
Look for labels that say, “finished product not tested on animals.” The
individual ingredients can, however, be tested on animals. Find another
product that has more accountability.
Look for trusted certification labels
(Oregon Tilthe, USDA organic, Organic Food Chain etc)
Continue to buy organic/green products.
This will help us all in the long run.
Many times sticking with small, local companies is a
more advantageous way to make your purchases.
We have the commitment to enriching your life even more!
With your support organic cosmetics and skincare can and will continue to
grow in a vast industry known for abuse to our environment and our selves.
Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you.
Colleen
Let me help you feel and look your best.
~~~~~
Please feel free to pass this newsletter along to your friends and family.
Member ABMP, National Guild of Hypnotists, Oregon Board of Massage Therapy
Want to be removed from this mailing? Send an email with remove in the subject.
colleen@massageboutique.com, www.massageboutique.com, 208 841 9062
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