Save More Money With These Four Tips
Whether you buy organic to avoid toxic and presistent chemicals or to support sustainable agriculture, Price may be a concern. To get the most out of your organic dollar, try the following tips:
• Shop in season whenever you can: Local organic produce usually coasts less because it has traveled fewer miles to get to its destination.
• Compare prices when shopping: Look for organic foods that are on sale, purchase items in bulk rather than convinence. And always, always use coupons whenever you can.
• Buy organic for the most often contaminated fruits and vegetables. Meaning the main produce that is often contaminated with pesticides should be the ones you buy organic to avoic these hazordous chemicals. Peaches, apples, sweet bells peppers, celery, nectarines, cherries, pears, imported grapes, spinach, lettuce, and potatoes should always be bought organic due to the fact that they are considered the dirty dozen.
• Join a food co-op: A few hours’ work and/or membershop fees can mean real savings on organic produce and products.
Following one or all of these tips will save you money. Give one or two a try and see how much you save over all. Not just in dollar form, but in health form as well.
*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Use a push lawn mower instead of a riding lawn mower or gas powered push mower. Don’t bag your lawn clippings either, use them as mulch in your garden or as compost.
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