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What are "Eco-Action Terms"? You might hear these terms fly around during discussions about our environment. Here's a handy reference tool to help you understand what these sometimes complicated ecological terms really mean and ways that you can help. In addition to the currently featured item, you'll find our complete archive of Eco-Action Terms at the bottom of the page. |
Organic
Definition of Organi
It seems like the word ‘organic’ is popping up everywhere these days, but what exactly does it mean? To get to the root of it, we have to go back to the way the raw materials are produced. Today, many products are made with chemical fertilizers, genetic modification, or added preservatives. Organic farmers use a different approach - they focus on growing and farming their goods in a natural, environment-friendly surrounding. They do not add chemicals, hormones or preservatives to their products. The word organic is most commonly used when referring to food, health care products, clothing and linens.
How does it apply to these different items?
Food & health items:
Specific guidelines have been established by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) to guarantee that consumers know the exact organic content of the food they buy. USDA labels are voluntarily placed on organic products and ensure that a product is at least 95 percent organic. A Government-approved certifier examines the environment where the product is grown to make sure all the necessary rules and guidelines meet the USDA organic standards. Companies that manage or process organic food before it gets to your local market or restaurant must be certified as well.
Clothing & Linens:
Textiles that are certified organic are made from raw organic materials that originate from organic cultivation, processed using sustainable textile production methods where 100% certified organic natural fibers come from inspected, toxic free organic farming in compliance with regulations for organic production.
To learn more about the benefits of organic agriculture food and products log on to http://www.organic.org/.
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Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse effect is the heating of the earth's atmosphere caused by an increase of carbon dioxide or other trace gases; it is understood that this increase permits light from the sun's rays to heat the earth but prevents a counterbalancing loss of heat. Current life on Earth could not be sustained without the natural greenhouse effect. The “natural” greenhouse effect keeps the earth’s climate warm and habitable.
The Earth's standard surface temperature is about 68-86°F warmer than it would be without the greenhouse effect. In addition to Earth, other planets such as Mars and Venus also have greenhouse effects.
(Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_house_effect)
Global Warming
Global Warming
Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation and is implied that this is caused by human influence.
Global average air temperature rose 0.32° F during the past century. Observed causes of this change in temperature include increased greenhouse gas concentrations from human activity.
(Source: Wikipedia, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming))
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