Organic Change, Organic Life, Eco-Friendly Water

db34bb17287e4a87a4f19e6256ea1e0e A new initiative to fight climate change and conserve forests by leaving oil in the ground has taken off in Ecuador , which hopes that other countries will contribute to a fund and share the costs of forgoing oil revenues. Martin Khor WHAT would a country's leaders do if oil reserves were discovered beneath the tropical rainforests of that nation's premier national park? The government would naturally be in a dilemma. If the forests are destroyed to extract the oil, the country and the world would lose the national park and its biodiversity-rich forest. Moreover, the extraction and use of the oil would release a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. But if the oil were to be left in the ground in order to protect the forests and avoid emissions, the country would lose a lot of export earnings and state revenues that could be used for development. Economists call this an opportunity cost. Given the dominant p...

<!--2b6b403f26094fd68adbdcd0698f1b21--> STOP  spraying toxic pesticides on school property, playgrounds and in buildings, and convert to integrated pest management practices. KICK  junk foods and junk food ads out of our schools. START  converting school lunches to healthier menus, using locally grown and/or organic and transition to organic ingredients (no pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, irradiation or genetically engineered ingredients). Offer vegetarian options. TEACH  kids about healthy food choices and sustainable agriculture through school garden projects and curriculum materials.

9a4a08aea899474caf5a787d0b7cf797 Article from Organic Consumers Association Corporate Takeovers & Monopolistic Practices The $25 Billion organic marketplace has enjoyed substantial growth for over a decade, thanks to growing consumer consciousness and farmer innovation. No longer a passing trend or simply a niche market, organic food and farming are proving to be a viable alternative to the unhealthy, unsustainable and unjust conventional food system. Unprecedented wholesale and retail control of the organic marketplace by UNFI and Whole Foods, employing a business model of selling twice as much so-called "natural" food as certified organic food, coupled with the  takeover of many organic companies by multinational food corporations such as Dean Foods, threatens the growth of the organic movement. Perpetrating "Natural" Fraud Consumers are confused about the difference between conventional products marketed as "natural," and those nutritionally and env...

22d0ac6b534a4417929c75e3feaa6943 by Sabina Zaccaro ROME - World farmers are not part of the official delegations at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) food summit on food security that opened here Monday. But they came anyhow to express their views, since, they say, it is their communities that are most impacted by the food crisis. Activists from the International Peasant Movement (La Via Campesina) take part in a demonstration outside the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) headquarters in Rome November 16, 2009. (REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito) Small-scale producers from the Amazonian rainforest, from Africa, the Pacific islands and the Himalayas gathered in Rome for the Peoples' Food Sovereignty Forum (Nov. 13-17), held in parallel to the FAO meetings, to discuss the serious effects of the crisis in their communities. Small farmers and other small food producers number more than 1.5 billion in the world, the civil society forum estimates. "They produce more than...

Once upon a time, 75 million bison roamed the western plains of North America. This was in the mid-1800s, when they outnumbered the humans 25 to one. Early settlers reported a carpet of bison as far as the eye could see. When Sitting Bull, the great Sioux chief, left Canada to surrender to the U.S. Army in 1881, he rode through a single herd for nine days, without interruption. Bison seemed like perfect animals. The Hidatsa Indians had names for 27 cuts of bison meat. In a hurry, you could eat a bison's liver warm, seasoned with bile from the gallbladder. Women sliced the meat thin, dried it, ground it and mixed it with saskatoon berries to make pemmican for winter. The Assiniboine boiled bison blood and brains with rosebuds and hide scrapings, while the Comanche liked the partially curdled milk from the stomachs of young calves, an early form of yogurt. Tribes stored fat in bison bladders the size of a human head. The meat was famously lean - less than a fifth of the fat of beef, ...

This slightly acidic water is recognized for its astringent effects. It's terrific to use for gentle cleaning and beauty care. This water is not for drinking. What Acidic Water can do for you: Face wash The astringent properties of Acidic water are effective in toning and firming your skin. Pat the skin and leave to dry. This water is also excellent as a toner after shaving. Hair care Use this water instead of conditioner after shampooing. Reduces annoying tangles and brings out a radiant shine. Keep in a spray bottle and spray your hair and face when you're out and about. Pet care Spray your pet with this water and brush afterwards to obtain soft and shiny fur. Polishing Polish mirrors, eyeglasses, glass objects, and windows to a high sheen. Cleaning Remove dirt from hardwood floors, ceramic tiles etc. without leaving a sticky residue. Frozen food Spray foods with Acidic Water when freezing so that the food, including fish and shrimp, do not lose its flavor when thawed ou...

Strong Kangen Water preserves hygiene in your daily life due to its strong cleaning effect. It has dissolving and heat conducting benefits. This water is not for drinking. What Strong Kangen Water can do for you: Food preparation Remove rawness from vegetables such as green onions, bamboo, wasabi and flowering fern with Strong Kangen Water®. Cleaning Clean cutting boards and dishcloths. Good for cleaning oil and tough grime from vents, as well as for general cleaning in the kitchen. Stain removal The extra strength, absorption power, will remove coffee, soy sauce, and oil stains with ease. Also great for getting out stubborn toilet bowl stains. Dishes Use less detergent when washing your dishes. Save on water bills, as only one-third to one-fourth of the usual amount of water is adequate for rinsing off detergent.

This water has disinfecting properties. Use Strong Acidic Water to sanitize kitchen utensils, countertops, etc. to keep areas safe and clean. This water is not for drinking. What Strong Acidic Water can do for you: Cleaning and disinfecting Sanitize knives, cutting boards, dish towels, and kitchen cloths etc. Clean and disinfect in and around the kitchen, which is a breeding ground for germs. For a more powerful disinfecting effect, clean with Strong Kangen Water® before using Strong Acidic Water. Please note: after the use of Strong Acidic Water, metal that rusts easily should be wiped with a dry cloth because of the strong acidity. Hygiene Disinfect your hands, your toothbrush or as mouth wash. Keep a spray bottle in your bathroom for easy access. Commercial operation Beauty salons, hair salons, restaurants, agricultural colleges, daycare centers, pet shops, and nursing homes all benefit greatly from the use of Strong Acidic Water.

Kangen Water® | pH 8.5-9.5 With a pH of 8.5-9.5, this type of water is perfect for drinking and healthy cooking. It works to restore your body to a more alkaline state, which optimizes health. What Kangen Water® can do for you: Drinking Drink Kangen Water® throughout the day. Unlike tap water, Kangen Water® has no unpleasant odor, tastes lighter, and has a pleasantly sweet flavor. Kangen Water® balances the acidic and alkaline effects of foods. Food preparation Clean vegetables and fish. Enhance the flavor of broccoli, onions, bamboo etc. by pre-boiling them in Kangen Water®. Use less condiments and salt. Coffee and tea You'll be surprised at the wonderful color, taste, and aroma of coffee or tea prepared with Kangen Water®. You can also use less or coffee or tea and still achieve a full rich taste due to the water's extractable ability. Soups and stews Kangen Water® draws out the flavor of ingredients so they get tender and juicy. Therefore, food doesn't need as much s...

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