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PROBLEM: The rapid growth of the organic food industry is a good thing if it means that more people are supporting sustainable practices and avoiding unesecessary pesticides, but any $30 ...

Let’s be honest: Living an ethical, sustainable, green life can definitely be filed as one of those things that’s far easier said than done. Just thinking about your carbon footprint — much less ...

With so many food labels on store-bought products, it can be difficult to discern the differences between them. The general ...

Certified Naturally Grown offers farmers a cheaper and less time-consuming option to communicate how they produce their food. But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers.

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"Natural" and "organic" are common on food labels, but the terms can be confusing. "Natural" labeling is simple, but vague. "Organic" labeling is more complicated. There are, however, specific ...

Trying to buy meat these days can seem like a quiz on how well you know your labels. There’s organic. Grass fed. The always-vague natural. Sometimes—OK, a lot of times—it’s not so clear what they mean ...

Sarah Morath is a board member of the Citizens Environmental Coalition, a Houston non-profit whose mission is to foster dialogue, education, and collaboration on environmental issues in the ...