Those Stickers Do Mean Something
Put this under the heading of you learn something new every day!
Those little stickers on your fruits and veggies let you know whether they are conventionally grown, organic or genetically modified (GM). This is the deal, a four-digit number means it's conventionally grown, a five-digit number beginning with 9 means it's organic, a five-digit number beginning with 8 means it's GM.
If you are like me, trying to buy organic whenever possible this is a big help. Oh and while you squeeze those tomatoes and thump those melons don't forget your, reusable bags. You're putting good things into your body stop putting bad things onto the planet.
Those little stickers on your fruits and veggies let you know whether they are conventionally grown, organic or genetically modified (GM). This is the deal, a four-digit number means it's conventionally grown, a five-digit number beginning with 9 means it's organic, a five-digit number beginning with 8 means it's GM.If you are like me, trying to buy organic whenever possible this is a big help. Oh and while you squeeze those tomatoes and thump those melons don't forget your, reusable bags. You're putting good things into your body stop putting bad things onto the planet.
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Roxanne Kotzman is a Daily News Photo Department veteran of nine years. When she and longtime friend Stacy Long
discovered their love all of all things environmentally responsible, they launched Happy Monkey Planet and jumped head-first into the vibrant eco-community.
Wow, so much to learn! But initially the idea is a pretty simple one: Let's change the world through information, education and action.
Rox & Stacy are a lot like you: ecologically minded but sometimes just plain overwhelmed when charged with the task of making a far-reaching difference in the environment. They have jobs, families, homes, lives and pets.
But what if doing better was a simple as a light-bulb change, a reusable canvas grocery bag, recycling that soda can or a cold-water wash?
These eco-chicks just hope to have a little fun, learn a little more, share a lot of information and maybe make the planet a happier, greener, cleaner place.
All I can say is thank you so much for that info. Most people would never think of that. I usually know if it's conventionally grown but knowing what the numbers mean really helps. Needless to say I will never buy a piece of fruit or vegetable that starts off with the number 8. I know that I can't completely get away from conventionally grown fruits and veggies but I'm doing the best I can.