Why Should We Buy Local Products?

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Buying local products is a powerful choice consumers can make in their everyday lives to contribute to the revival process of our green planet that we have disrespectfully exploited for hundreds of years. Buying local products will benefit our economy, reduce pollution and create jobs amongst many other benefits.  

How to buy local products

• Check the packaging of the product you intend to buy. Where does it come from and how was it transported to your country?
• Check the producers' websites and find out where their plants are located. 
• Go to farmer's markets and buy local food and fruits that have not had to travel thousands of miles contributing to air pollution to get to your plate.
• Buy seasonal fruits and vegetables that were grown and harvested in your own country. 
• If you do choose a foreign product, inform yourself about the production methods and treatment of employees. Does the product stem from organic farming? Does it have the Fair Trade logo? Does the company mention anything about sustainability on their website? Inform yourself well about the technology they use and the included chemicals.
• Keeping your eyes wide open and informing yourself about every step companies take makes you a good consumer.  

Be a Wise Consumer, Be Smart, Be Eco-Friendly.

Ecotourism in Buenos Aires

View of the capital from the Reserve. Typical Pampas Gras.

Eco-tourists will feel their heart beating faster in a fabulous place in Buenos Aires: the Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve. 

The Great Egret

The Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve also known as the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur is a 865-acre low land territory on the Río de la Plata riverbank located in Puerto Madero only 10 minutes from downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Ecological Reserve is worth a visit if you want to escape from the noise and pollution of the metropolis and discover nature trails where you can watch birds, stroll, cycle, and marvel at the beautiful landscape consisting of a great variety of typical coastal plants and characteristic fauna such as the Pampas Grass. You will be able to observe 60-90 species including bird species such as the Coscoroba, the Great Egret, the Black-necked Swan and White-tufted Grebe. Other wildlife you might be able to admire are the Coypu, Pampas Cavy, Hillary’s Side-necked Turtle and Black Tegu Lizard. 

The Truth about Organic Food

Part II: Which Type of Agriculture Is Better for the Environment - Conventional or Organic Agriculture?

Organic cultivation of mixed vegetables on an organic farm in Capay, California.

Since 1978, the soil scientist Paul Mäder has been comparing conventional wheat cultivation with organic wheat cultivation in a unique long-term experiment. The land where wheat is conventionally grown is cultivated with artificial fertilizer and pesticides while the organic land is cultivated with stable manure. 

 

 The Truth about Organic Food

 Part I: Organic Bananas

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Organic products are conquering the supermarkets and discounters of the developed countries. They are the symbol of a modern society that cares about health, sustainability and fair employment conditions. Organic agriculture is a valuable contribution in the fight against the destruction of the environment while supplying high-quality products that have not been in touch with pesticides and other dangerous chemicals that are harmful to health.  

Is it possible, however, to produce food sustainably in masses in consideration of the welfare of animals, humans and the environment? 

Eco-Friendly Products for Your Pet!

Have you ever thought about buying eco-friendly products for your pet? The Organic Pet Boutique has become a great success in the e-commerce world and their website is a real treat! If you really love your dog, you should go take a look.

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Organic Dog and Cat Food

The Organic Pet Boutique specializes in organic and natural dog and cat food that has been minimally processed and provides a maximum nutrition. Let’s take a look at one of their products to see what it is really about and if we can make sure it is organic. The Honest Kitchen Thrive Grain Free Chicken Dog Food is gluten-free and offers your dog a low-carb nutrition. Low-carb nutrition is essential when the dog is recovering from cancer for instance. This dog food is made from free-range chicken, organic fair-trade quinoa, sweet potatoes, spinach, parsley, organic kelp, rosemary, tricalcium phosphate, choline chloride, zinc amino acid chelate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, potassium iodide, potassium chloride, iron amino acid chelate and copper amino acid chelate.

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Before you serve the food it has to be mixed with warm water, stirred well and hydrated for 5 minutes. Your dog will love it!

Organic Dog Toys

The Organic Pet Boutique offers handcrafted rings made out of natural wool fibers from New Zealand. The colors are created using natural dyes and no chemicals were used. This definitely makes it a great eco-friendly product! In addition, these rings are crafted by Nepali women artisans. Your purchase will support a family or child in need. 

Organic Flea and Tick Products

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The Organic Pet Boutique also offers organic dog and cat flea and tick products. One of them is the Natural Vet Herbal Flea Powder which naturally repels fleas and ticks. It contains Rosemary, Peppermint, Cedar Oil and Rosemary Oil as well as calcium carbonate and cornstarch. 

How to Make Organic Toothpaste at Home

We don’t really think about saving the environment or caring for our health when we brush our teeth. It’s a daily routine that we take up without giving too much thought to it. We should take into consideration that we are brushing our teeth with parabens, petroleum, synthetic flavorings, mineral oil, propylene glycol and synthetic fragrances. That doesn’t sound too healthy anymore. Commercial toothpaste might also be tested on animals, which is another reason to avoid purchasing them. The chemicals used in toothpaste are actually responsible for drying out tissues in the mouth and possibly lead to canker sores. An excess of fluoride can even cause causer or renal or kidney failure, amongst other things. Did you know that some chemicals found in mouthwashes can also be found in bathroom disinfectants?

Why don’t you try making your own organic toothpaste at home? It is easier than you think and you can avoid buying the tube made of plastic which is another relief for the environment and one less product made of plastic.

Take a look at the following video and you will see how easy it is to make your own toothpaste at home and safe money doing it!

The Major Global Challenges

Currently, humanity is facing three major global challenges: the Global Financial Crisis, the Food Crisis and the Climate Crisis. The challenges are inter-related and need to be jointly addressed. However, international cooperation is lacking and global leaders and decision-makers have yet to adopt clear and focused practical measures for implementing sustainable development on a global scale.

 

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The Global Financial Crisis

The global economic prospects are marked by uncertainties and vulnerabilities. The fiscal crisis in Europe has intensified and its growth is slow. The effects have spread to developing as well as high-income countries with a decline of capital flows to developing countries by almost half in comparison to the previous year. Growth in major developing countries has slowed down. These developments might reinforce each other and lead to more instability. High deficits and debts in Japan, Europe and the United States represent major challenges that could lead to adverse shocks. According to the World Bank, in the event of another global crisis similar to the one in 2008/09, countries would not be able to recover as quickly as they possess fewer fiscal resources today than in 2008.