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Organic vs. Conventional Eating [Infographic]

Organic vs. Conventional Eating [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

“There are plenty of reasons to eat organic foods and people seem to be catching on. Organic foods are the fastest growing and most profitable segment of American agriculture. This infographic includes the unhealthiest conventional foods, some of which may shock you. Also compares the characteristics of a grass fed cow to a grain fed cow in order to show you how many calories you could be saving if you switched to a grass fed cow and how healthier you could be.

Grass fed cows are leaner, have a better flavor and are less likely to cause health risks. Grain fed cows contain antibiotics and can cause inflammation in the body which leads to most modern diseases and current health issues. The E. coli count in grain fed cows is also much higher which is definitely worrisome. There is so much health news today and it is hard to know what information to trust.”

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A Simple Way to Embrace Conscious Consumption [Greener Square]

Greener Square: A Simple Way to Embrace Conscious Consumption | ecogreenlove

Ever wanted to peel back the label and find out what values a brand believes in during the creation of their products? Ever desired a platform that curates and researchers products with respect to what you value most? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then you’re like me; and guess what, I have good news.

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Green Diet Resolutions [Infographic]

Green Diet Resolutions [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Green Diet Resolutions [Infographic] | ecogreenlove
Source: Fix.com

While you’re making a list of New Year’s resolutions, consider this: instead of setting a goal to lose weight, focus on shrinking your environmental impact.

Your diet can have a significant impact on the planet. In 2016, resolve to make greener decisions about the types of foods you eat, the processes used to produce them, and the places you shop. The following seven tips will help:

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Sustainable Thanksgiving [Infographic]

Sustainable Thanksgiving [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

In the spirit of using less fuel and supporting local farms and food artisans, we challenge you to try a 100-mile Thanksgiving. A 100-mile Thanksgiving uses ingredients sourced from within 100 miles of your dinner table. Think of it as an opportunity to celebrate local food, rather than an obligation to source every last ingredient from within 100 miles. Food miles, or the amount of miles a certain product has traveled to its final destination, are an important consideration when trying to reduce your carbon footprint and the amount of oil and gasoline used in making a meal.

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Fertilizer Facts: What, When and How Often [Infographic]

Fertilizer Facts: What, When and How Often [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

What exactly is fertilizer? And, why do plants benefit from it?

Fertilizer Facts: What, When and How Often [Infographic] | ecogreenlove
Source: Fix.com

Fertilizer is simply a material added to soils or directly to plant tissues that contains nutrients essential to the growth and health of the plant (…) Fertilizers are inputs that farmers and gardeners can use to increase the amounts and balance the ratios of these essential chemical compounds. Continue reading “Fertilizer Facts: What, When and How Often [Infographic]”