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Is bio food more nutricious?
TweetIn my article Chemicals and Naturals it was said “… there is no convincing evidence yet that it is in any way more nutritious than food grown by conventional means, i.e., using fertilisers and pesticides, etc. …” The suggestion is … Continue reading
Is bio food production more expensive?
TweetIt has been said that “For the foreseeable future, organic food production can make vegetables so expensive that many of the poorer people in society will not be able to afford them so that their diet and health will suffer.” … Continue reading
Biodegradability of petro-chemical derivatives
TweetThe general case is that petrochemicals are not biodegradable and it is perfectly fair to say so. It is only now after years of nagging by environmental groups and that it is becoming trendy to be bio that work is … Continue reading
Chemicals or Naturals
What is the best way to live? Is is through a dependency on a chemical industry and a supporting society, or is there room for autonomous non dependant living? When it comes to the use of chemicals or natural products, how can we not favour in general a natural method when one exists? What are the motivations of a chemical industry enshrined in a consumer society? What are the benefits of bio food production methods and how can they be promoted? Continue reading
Eco-villages
TweetWhat a great invention! The Eco village, while still highly marginal cannot be said to be gaining support even in the current environment. And yet, what a logical way to go. Local employment, local produce, local waste disposal, water treatment … Continue reading
Consumerism by definition
The most ecological product is one that is neither produced, nor transported, nor consumed, nor destroyed. Continue reading
Bio Food: getting away from Chemicals
TweetChemicals seem to be everywhere in our environment and no more so than in our food. Whether it be colorants, stablizers, emulsifiants or preservatives, it is a rapid task to look at some of the jars in your cupboard just … Continue reading