ORGANIC PRODUCT INFORMATION

So you've heard the buzz about organic products...

And certainly, “going green” and choosing products that are free of certain chemicals or additives might be smart for a number of reasons. But let’s face it: can you really believe all that manufacturers tell you about their products? On the flip side, can you believe the natural health zealots that advise people to stay away from everything synthetic? On this website, you’ll find detailed, non-biased information on all types of organic and eco-friendly products so you can make an informed decision about whether or not to make these products part of your lifestyle. For example, does using eco-friendly household cleaning supplies really reduce your impact on the environment? By how much? What ingredients in shampoos should be avoided, and what do these products’ organic counterparts have that makes them safer and healthier for you and your family?

Please use the links to the right to learn more about specific types of organic and eco-friendly products.

Why go organic? Why use eco-friendly products?

Many people wonder why they should switch to organic or eco-friendly products when these products are sometimes harder to find and may even cost more than their non-organic counterparts. Here are a few reasons:

  • Using organic or eco-friendly products can limit exposure to unnatural or toxic chemicals. There have been hundreds of instances of companies releasing products that were unintentionally toxic. Obviously, companies do not want to poison their consumers. But sometimes, it is cheaper to use chemicals that might pose a slight risk to consumers instead of spending much more money to use safer chemicals. Fortunately, you can find alternatives that do not require this trade off!

  • You can reduce your impact on the environment by using organic or eco-friendly products. In many cases, it is easy to see the impact we make on the environment. For example, recycling saves raw materials, maintaining our heating systems and using green building practices reduces our dependence on natural gas and other resources, and so on. However, some of our daily activities can impact the environment in ways that we are not aware of. This is especially true when we purchase certain products, for we have little idea of the environmental impact that manufacturers have when they produce these products. So how can we make sure that the companies that make our favorite products are as concerned about their impact on the environment as we are? One way is to choose organic or eco-friendly products made from reputable companies that follow earth-friendly practices.

  • Organic products can be affordable! Just because it might cost an arm and a leg to purchase certain organic or eco-friendly products at large retailers like Whole Foods Market doesn't mean that you can't find a good bargain on the internet or at your local store! Also, as organic products are gaining more of an acceptance in mainstream culture, companies in this business are facing more demand for their products and have to compete with other companies. This means that, in many instances, costs for these products are going down.