Or are they?
I am an environmentalist, I think green, I buy organic.
Now I am asking myself questions.
I went to my local Wholefoods grocery store and looked in the freezer section. Wholefoods has their own private label, 365 Everyday Value. I examined the 365 Everyday Value Organic frozen vegetables, asparagus, spinach, edamame, a California blend (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot), a Thai blend, and a Stir Fry blend. Much to my surprise each of these organic vegetables and blends were product of China, all from China each and every one. The price was cheap and reasonable compared to the non Wholefoods private label organic product.
So my question is, yes I get a great dollar value, but is it environmentally correct to be buying organic product from China? Should I be buying pesticide laden vegetables from the USA and more local than global?
Think of the environmental cost of transportation from China compared to local vegetables. Which has a greater impact on the environment? A larger carbon footprint?
Or should I be only thinking of my health and eat organic even if it means a larger carbon footprint?
A good question to ponder, my health today or my children’s, children’s, children world of tomorrow?
Health vs Environment?
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I rather suffer if that means my children would live a better life tomorrow.
Easy choice!…when at Whole Foods Markets purchase the “Columbia River Organics” brand fruits and veggies. They are 100% organic and 100% domestic (USA) product. You will pay slightly more than the 365 brand, but you can have the confidence of knowing that you are supporting an American farm-family owned company who offers safe and healthy products, all while supporting the American workforce. This is important in a time with a 10% unemployment rate. Plus, the Bybee Foods “C.R.O.” brand is marketed by a strapping young salesman who wouldn’t lead you astray…so that’s got to account for something:)
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