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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) promotes seasonal cooking with a weekly delivery of fresh tasty produce and many other healthy advantages.

Interest is growing in the use of sustainably grown fibres for clothing. Organic wool production is in its infancy but is set to increase to fulfil growing demand.

Organic meat, produce, and packaged food products fly off of health food store shelves in ever-increasing numbers. But what part is marketing & what's the healthy truth?

Who oversees organic producers? How do we know our food is grown organically? There are national bodies but internationally IFOAM lays down the basic rules.

With the rapidly spreading interest in organic foods and ingredients, "organic beer" has become the new buzzword in the worldwide brewin industry.

There is no scientific evidence to support the view that the number of hungry mouths will soon outstrip the earth's food production capacity.

The TYF Eco Hotel opens for business in St David's, Pembrokeshire, and claims to be the first organic hotel in Wales. Food Miles are out and 15-Mile Menus are in.

It is important to include an adequate amount of raw fruits and vegetables in your diet. If these foods are laden with chemicals, however, they will not be as beneficial.

Walking down the beauty aisle can be confusing. Here are some great tips on what to avoid and what to look for when turning your lipstick green!

The debate over organic vs. non-organic essential oils is heating up and not everyone is sold on the idea that organic is better.

When it comes to wine, the choice is no longer as simple as organic or not. How to tell the difference between newer certifications.

A quick, easy, low fat meal loaded with antioxidants rich bell peppers. Bell Peppers are a nutrient super food packed with antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and B6.

Are you wondering what the big deal is about organic foods? Are they really healthier, or are they just another higher-priced rip-off?

Daniel Terry combined a love of fine chocolate with a market niche for organic ingredients to develop Denman Island Chocolate.

Cold treatment is used on imported fruit to kill insects not native to the United States. Agricultural pests, such as Medfly, can be killed in-transit before they arrive.

Greenwashing means covering up defects with green claims. Suite101 uncovers some dirt about toxic hand sanitizers.

More wine enthusiasts want to be sure that the wines they drink don't add to the destruction of the environment. Winemakers and retailers are delivering for them.

An interview with Michelle Matthews, author of the highly successful Whole Food Almanac.

Buying organic is not as difficult as it once was. Toronto now has organic farmers' markets, organic grocery stores and organic butcher shops that all sell organic food.

Conventional quilting fabric, threads, and batting are made with heavy doses of toxic herbicides, pesticides, and dyes. But now there's an eco-friendlier way to quilt.

The average person likely refers to it as 'dirt' and doesn't like to track it into the house but it is the very foundation of our existence, it is soil.

Joint project provides support for farmers to provide shade-grown coffee from the rainforests of El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas while protecting its environment.

This article describes the Slow Movement's mission and programs.

In 2008, out of respect for the unique terroir of their land and dedication to sustainable farming, Southbrook Vineyards became Canada's first certified biodynamic winery

The fair trade logo on a coffee product is a sign of the covenant between the consumer and the individual who grew the coffee, whether the consumer is aware of it or not.

Jill Lambert discusses why it makes sense to only purchase sustainable seafood - not just for your palate, but for the future of our water systems.

Dagoba Organic Chocolate of Oregon creates fine gourmet chocolate bars and other products. Its lemon-ginger bar mixes perfectly into a delightful chocolate experience.