More and more products are starting to sport an organic label — and it's going well beyond just food. In most areas, we are seeing an increase in the number of cotton products (towels, t-shirts, bed linens, etc.), personal care products (soaps and lotions), and even candles that are labeled as organic. Thus, buying organic products isn't just about putting healthier things in our mouths (although that may be one benefit).
Buying organic is more about a means of production that is more respectful to the earth's environment. Products that are organically grown use farming techniques which avoids the use of chemical fertilizers, insecticides, and weed killers. This in turn results in healthier, more productive soil for the future, and water supplies that are not contaminated with chemical runoff.
For more information about the benefits of organic products, go to www.organic.org.
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