In a perfect world, we'd all be buying all organic, all of the time. But while some lucky few can depend exclusively on on farmers markets, specialty stores, or community supported agriculture (CSA), this ideal is nearly impossible for the rest of us who buy at least some of our produce from the neighborhood grocery store-- where selection is likely to be pretty limited in the little organic corner of the produce aisle.
Thus it is good to know that some types of organic produce have greater impact than others on the environment and your health. Hence the Dirty Dozen, the twelve items you should really try to buy from that teensy organic corner (plus non-organic alternatives if they're not there):
battlefield produce aisle: invasion of the dirty dozen
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What about frozen vegetables? Would the same guidelines apply, or are certain brands better than others? Also, could you tell me what the little numbers on the bottom of plastic bottles mean? Are they only recyclable in certain areas? What numbers work for Walnut Creek? Thanks EF!
Yes, the same guidelines would apply to frozen vegetables. I'm sure some brand are better than others simply because some are organic and some aren't. Buying frozen vegetables is a more sustainable way of eating out of season than buying the Chilean stuff in the fresh produce aisle.
Next question... the recycling symbol numbers tell you what kind of plastic it's made of. Here's a guide: http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/187/1/Recycling-by-the-numbers.html
Walnut Creek curbside recycling (http://www.wastediversion.org/dosanddonts.htm) accepts most plastic bottles (numbers 1-5 & 7, although nearby recycling centers accept different numbers, so this is Walnut Creek only), paper, glass, and aluminum or steel cans.
They do not accept:
-plastic bags, wrap, or diapers
-paper towels, plates, napkins, or cups
-styrofoam
-tissues
-cotton swabs
Hope that helps!
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