| Being organic is a life decision and may take some | | | | you should remember these things too! Organic |
| time to filter through to every part of your life. | | | | comes in many forms and shapes we often neglect. |
| However the home is probably the best place you | | | | Take some time to learn what an organic lifestyle |
| can start to practice your new organic life. Here are 5 | | | | really means, and how it can benefit you. |
| tips to get you started. | | | | 4. Make sure your dry ingredients are organic too: |
| 1. Shop at an organic Only store: | | | | Most people forget that things in cans and packets |
| If you shop at a store that only stocks organic | | | | can be organic too. Many popular brands offer |
| goods then you will have much less chance to break | | | | organic options so it shouldn't be a problem. It is |
| and go for a cheaper non-organic option. At the | | | | obviously up to you the individual as to how organic |
| same time you will find a plethora of items you may | | | | you want to become. It is after all your life. |
| not have thought of. This will make it easier for you | | | | 5. Start composting your organic waste: |
| to achieve your goal of living the organic life style. | | | | If you start a compost in your garden or a worm |
| You will also find it less tempting to pick up items you | | | | compost in your apartment then you can create your |
| are really wanting to avoid. | | | | own plant food and fuel a whole organic cycle. This is |
| 2. Grow your own organic good: | | | | perhaps one of the most misunderstood aspects of |
| Growing food is a great hobby and probably the best | | | | being organic. But when you think about it this makes |
| way to ensure your food is 100% organic. You can | | | | a lot of sense. You are not only helping get the most |
| buy organic seeds and plant food from the garden | | | | benefit for your garden, but you are also helping the |
| store. I have heard that the potency of fruits and | | | | planet by reducing the amount of waste you put out. |
| vegetables start to deteriorate the longer they are | | | | Again a win - win for us and the planet. |
| off the vine. So to get the most benefit and | | | | It may seem daunting when you look at what is |
| nutritional value from your fruits and vegetables eat | | | | involved. Just like with anything it is best to take |
| them as soon after picking them as possible. By doing | | | | small baby steps to get going. With every step you |
| so you will realize the maximum benefit they have to | | | | take you get closer to helping yourself, others and |
| offer. | | | | ultimately the planet. So start out small, eat an |
| 3. Remember that clothing often comes from organic | | | | organic salad every day, then add to that with a |
| matter too: | | | | fresh organic fruit every day, keep adding and soon |
| Your cotton pants and shirts are all originated from | | | | you will be living the organic life. |
| cotton plants. If you really want to go organic then | | | | |