Vegetables
7 things you can do to Green Your Vegetables
"Be sure to eat your vegetables!" is a directive instilled in many of us. Not so for "Be sure to eat your organic, locally-grown, GMO-free vegetables!" which has yet to enter the cultural consciousness. Even so, with consumer interest in eco-friendly produce growing, it might soon echo in kitchens from Tacoma to Tallahassee.
Buy local produce
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Buying and eating strictly regionally grown produce may be easier in theory than in practice. But when possible, opt for local veggies—you'll support local growers and help to decrease the CO2 emissions that come from long-haul transport.
Buy organic produce
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Vegetables that have been grown on land free of pesticides and other chemicals are beneficial to both the environment and your body.
Buy GMO-free produce
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The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has opened a Pandora's box of potential dilemmas, ranging from agricultural and environmental dangers to human health repercussions.
Grow your own organic vegetables
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Well-traveled supermarket vegetables can’t compete with fresh-picked tomatoes grown on your patio or corn on the cob raised in your backyard—either in taste or environmental impact.
Choose non-wrapped fruit and vegetables
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Cut down on landfill-clogging waste such as plastic wrap and styrofoam.
Wash your produce naturally
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Cleaning your produce helps to remove soil, wax, and other bad additives, even from organic varieties. Using natural products ensures your fruits and veggies are truly clean.
Grow local produce with houseplants
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Live in an apartment? Don't have time for a garden? Grow herbs and vegetables from your window sill year-round.
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12:58pm
To substantially lessen your footprint on the earth, I would suggest going vegetarian or vegan. Recommended reading, "Diet for a Small Planet."
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