Time To Learn Eco-lingo!


by Shannon B JADE - Date: 2008-10-17 - Word Count: 520 Share This!

You can find some really good deals on various types of natural, organic products. They may make any number of claims towards being environmentally friendly, such as USDA Certified! Totally organic! And All Natural! You may feel elated knowing you are doing your part to save the environment, however in the back of you mind, do you wonder if what you are buying really is what it says it is? Do you know the eco-lingo? Here is your chance to catch up on your eco-lingo.
Although you may be thrilled at the idea of saving the planet from human destruction, you may naturally speculate whether or not a manufacturer is being truthful since you do not understand what their claim means.
Organic - When a label claims organic, its producer is making the claim that the product is grown organically, without the use harmful chemicals found in fertilizers and pesticides or that it is manufactured using organic produce. Organic foods are grown without the use of toxic fertilize or pesticide, while organic fabrics are made of organically grown materials, such as cotton. Keep in mind that organic farming does not include the use of chemicals.
USDA Certified - The United States Department of Agriculture or USDA have programs designed to reassure consumers that these products coincide with the claims of a manufacturer. For instance, this department only certifies manufacturers who avoid the practice of including chemical fertilizers and pesticides. There are similar organizations in other countries that assure their consumers of the same. In other words, when you see USDA Certified you can rest assured that the product is produced organically.
USDA Certified is the United States Department of Agriculture, it has various programs designed especially for making sure that consumer products are what they claim to be. The USDA will certify organic farms when they know the farm makes a continual practice of avoidance concerning the use of synthetic fertilize or pesticide. Consumer confidence much like this is featured by many other countries and organizations. Remember you can trust that a product is organically produced when the label claims to be USDA Certified.
All Natural - All Natural is a grey area, it can mean just about anything, manufacturers know this, while they make money on your skepticism. This takes into account, customers assumptions as to what all natural may mean. Is it nutritious, healthy, non-allergenic or unprocessed? Only the manufacturer knows, while it can mean anything to any particular customer. In other words, always read the list of ingredients before trusting any claim of all natural rather than just assuming that it is sugar free, low in sodium or free of preservatives.
Why do I care? Well, of course your standards are personal, you choose the products you will consume. If you are going green, you will want these things to matter and make a difference. I mean, what would be the point of purchasing organic clothing if the manufacturer just plasters any old label on the product just because you would be tempted to purchase it because of a eco-friendly label?
You will know what to look for by educating yourself and you will not be tricked.

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