The terms often get mixed up when we talk about organic foods, natural foods and health foods. While there are many healthy and natural foods, very few of them are organic foods. However, more organic food products are becoming available every day. The organic food market is growing at the rate of 17-20% annually compared to traditional foods that have experienced a mere 2-5% growth in annual sales.
The world is becoming more aware of the need to reduce the amount of trash taken to landfills. Most major cities are suffering from waste overload as landfills are filling up at a record pace. Rural areas are likewise experiencing difficulty in handling the enormous amount of garbage generated every day.
The United States is responsible for about 220 million tons of trash per year. As of 2009, about 66 million tons of that is recycled (32%) rather than taken to landfills. Canada produces about 14 million tons per year, of which about 5 million tons are recycled (39%). Mexico is responsible for about 36 million tons per year with 1.2 million tons being recycled (3.3%). The United Kingdom produces about 35 million tons per year, with 9.5 million tons being recycled (27%).
Everyone knows that traditional wall outlet chargers for cell phones and rechargeable electronic devices use phantom power. In other words, even when the device is not plugged in to the charger, if the charger is still plugged in to the wall, it is still using power while you are out doing your thing. Many experts advise unplugging your device chargers when not in use, but this can be inconvenient.
There are many easy and affordable ways to save water at home. With a small investment, even more water can be saved. Why save water?
If you are connected to a municipal water supply, using less means paying less. If you are using a private well, conserving water prolongs the life of your well. Either way, our planet is running out of clean water and all of us must look carefully at our water usage.
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