Fair Trade vs. Free Trade
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
There is a great deal of debate in the poltical world, the business world, and in the public sector over [&hellip
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Is Organic Produce Healthier Than Conventionally Grown Produce?
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The USDA makes no specific claims about whether or not organic vegetables and organic meat are healthier for consumers. They [&hellip
The Positive Benefits of Fair Trade
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Fair trade practices are designed not just to promote profit, but also to encourage better standards for an improved quality of [&hellip
The Benefits of Eating Organic Whole Foods
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Organic whole foods are foods that are unrefined/unprocessed completely or processed and refined as little as possible. Examples of organic [&hellip
What is Sustainable Agriculture?
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Sustainable produce is a relatively new idea. It gives shoppers interested in purchasing organic produce an alternative option at a [&hellip
What is Organic Produce?
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 was finally finished in October 2002. The act set a national standard for [&hellip
Can I Choose Sustainable Electricity Sources?
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
For many people, the move toward green energy is not only a matter of good sense, but also a way [&hellip
How Much Do Solar Power Systems Cost?
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Solar power has been around for decades now, but relatively few people have been able to devote the money and/or [&hellip
Enviroscaping for Green Landscapes
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Any sustainable home should include enviroscaping as a way not only to beautify the home’s surroundings, but also as an [&hellip
Health Boosts from Organic, Raw Food Cuisine
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Preparing organic, raw food cuisine is quick, simple, and easy on the planet—and your body! Eating raw doesn’t mean that [&hellip
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