The organic life

By Ed Biado

I n the ??global warming?? era, everyone must contribute in saving planet Earth. One of the most effective and easiest ways in doing so is to incorporate organic living into our daily routines. It?s not a big, drastic change; just a little label-reading at the grocery and choosing healthier products will go a long way. Here are some ways for everyone to pitch in:

Organic cooking and dining. Although they?re a tad more expensive than regular foods, organic vegetation and meats are healthier. In consuming them, you?re also helping the environment by doing your small part in reducing the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides.

Organic coffee and wine. Using organic farming techniques, organic coffee and wine are made au natural and therefore, helps stimulate the environment?s own development of disease and pest control.

Organic supplements. There are many kinds of organic health products in the market. There are oils, herbs, juices, vitamins and supplements and even maternity products. These are all natural, healthy items that don?t contain any harmful additives, enhancers and the like.

Organic clothing. Fabrics like cotton, wool and other fibrous textiles are beneficial for both the consumer and the Earth. No human, nor animal, is exposed to chemicals in the process of producing them. Also, there are no chemical residues that can be entered into the environment during disposal.

Organic paper. Paper products are among the most exploited manufactured goods. We use them for almost everything from doodling to wrapping gifts. Shifting from regular paper to recycled organic paper will help save what?s left of the world?s forests. And because they?re organic, they can be recycled (again) more easily.

Organic cosmetic and skincare products. Using 100-percent natural and organically grown materials, organic personal care is another thing you might want to consider if you want a holistic organic lifestyle. There are stores (online and also at the malls) that specialize on these products.

Organic pet needs. From doggy bones to clothes, pet supplies are also available in organic form. Because they?re all-natural, you can be sure they?re good for your pet.

Organic furnishing. These are hypoallergenic, certified ?pure? and free of chemicals and don?t contribute to air pollution. Natural, untreated woods, organic fabrics and upholstery and other ?green? materials help in making your home environment-friendly.

Organic gardening. Aquaponics, intercropping, no dig gardening, succession planting and xeriscaping are just some of the interesting branches of organic gardening that one can apply to their home gardens. Proper education and care can make an organically grown garden just as beautiful as?and even more beneficial than?a regular one.

Organic baby products. These products significantly reduce the chemical exposure for infants. Many physicians recommend the use of organic-certified food and care products until the age of three. They are also believed to have more nutritional value than their conventional counterparts.