http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/ This website is a collection of message forums which explore all areas of organic living, from foods, to coops, certification, and much more. en Mon, 21 May 2012 03:53:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/images/misc/rss.png http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/ http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/showthread.php?1730-Solar&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 21:55:44 GMT ok, I have a few questions about solar panels: 1.- What is the best stock to invest on solar energy? 2.- With all the gas booming industry in US,... ok, I have a few questions about solar panels:

1.- What is the best stock to invest on solar energy?
2.- With all the gas booming industry in US, is that going to slow down solar energy?
3.- What is your thoughts on disposal of solar panels? They contain a lot of hazardous materials.
4.- Is now a good time to go for it, and install solar panes on your house

Let me know your thoughts or ideas on this subject. ]]> Clean Energy chimay http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/showthread.php?1730-Solar http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/showthread.php?1727-The-power-of-herbal-healing&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 03:05:03 GMT I believe on the power of herbal healing. Do you? I believe on the power of herbal healing. Do you? ]]> Natural Medicine/Healing chimay http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/showthread.php?1727-The-power-of-herbal-healing http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/showthread.php?1726-Summer-vegetable-garden&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 16:10:53 GMT Any ideas of how to start this summer an organic vegetable garden? Any ideas of how to start this summer an organic vegetable garden? ]]> We Are What We Eat chimay http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/showthread.php?1726-Summer-vegetable-garden http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/showthread.php?1725-Toxic-residues-build-up-in-ecosystems-through-the-food&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 16:01:41 GMT Risks from chemical contamination Most crops in the US are grown with the aid of various synthetic chemicals including pesticides, fertilizers,... Risks from chemical contamination
Most crops in the US are grown with the aid of various synthetic chemicals including pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides and fungicides. Toxic residues from these chemicals are found on conventionally grown fruit and vegetables. The Food Quality Protection Act (1996) recognizes that many of the chemicals used present unacceptably high health risks, particularly to infants and children. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 60% of herbicides, 90% of fungicides and 30% of insecticides are carcinogenic.

Chemical residues from crops contaminate water sources. Agricultural runoff has affected the drinking water of over 14 million Americans in the Corn Belt and Chesapeake Bay regions alone. A recent survey in America found that more than 90% of water sources (and more than 50% of wells) contained one or more pesticides. The same was true for more than 90% of fish. Reducing synthetic chemical use by supporting organic agriculture will result in higher quality, healthier water supplies.

Is everything organic you buy really organic? On my line of work I see so much contamination of water and soil.... things that are supposed to be "safe" to dipossed on water or land... are really safe? ]]> Avoidance Issues chimay http://www.whatisorganicliving.com/showthread.php?1725-Toxic-residues-build-up-in-ecosystems-through-the-food