6 Ways To Get Involved With Organic September

Making that long-sought leap towards an organic lifestyle does not only revolve around eating fruits and vegetables. There are several ways that people have to consider when taking that step to a more organic way of living—from adjusting what you eat, what you do, what you use, and even what you wear.

While living an organic lifestyle may sound so easy, it is probably not ideal to completely embrace the whole concept overnight. Busting your way through to that healthy way of life can be overwhelming. Cottonique recommends breaking the ground slowly since changing one's manner requires a gradual process to beneficial for you and the environment. 

Here are some of the baby steps towards an organic lifestyle. 

1. START WITH WHAT YOU EAT

One who wants to shift his lifestyle needs to double-check the benefits of what he put on his plate. Most people start by removing processed foods like hotdogs, bacon, and other microwave-ready meals from their diet and replacing them with lots of fresh fruits and nutrition-rich vegetables. 

Eating organic staples does not only improve one's health, but it’s also good for the environment. You can also cut out fast food junk and put most of your weekly grocery items back to the shelves with more natural alternatives, such as free-range eggs, GMO-free meats, and organically made dairy products. 

2. PURCHASE LOCAL PRODUCTS
 

When you buy products from local producers, you are helping to strengthen the local economy in your community. Buying locally produced goods even lessens greenhouse gasses by stopping the need to transport the goods from far away countries.

You can also get up close and personal with food producers in your community. Visit the local farmers market and ask the sellers where the goods came from and what products were used to grow it. Who knows, you might bring home boxes of fruits and vegetables! 

3. CONSIDER STARTING YOUR OWN ORGANIC GARDEN 

Another way to promote a healthy lifestyle is to put up your organic garden at home. Setting up an ecosystem in your backyard could help you understand that organic living also demands proper care for the environment. 

Aside from that, having an organic garden that puts nutritious food in your table will save you a lot of money. People find gardening very relaxing and assuring since you can grow your fruits and vegetables free from harmful pesticides and fertilizers.

4. DITCH ENVIRONMENTALLY-HARMFUL PRODUCTS 

It's no secret: what you put on your skin will be absorbed by your body, so you might want to take a good look at the labels found in your grocery, household, and beauty products.

For grocery items, take some time to read the labels and the nutrition panel. If the product mostly contains unhealthy artificial ingredients, remove them from your cart. On the other hand, conventional cleaning products are a major source of chemicals, so stick to natural disinfecting products like baking soda, lemon juice, salt, and white vinegar for safer cleaning. 

As for skincare, the Internet is teeming with all-natural skincare products containing vitamins and nutrients that nourish your skin. You only need to find what works for you best. However, be wary of green-washing marketing campaigns, so better check the labels.

5. WEAR ORGANIC CLOTHING

Normally, those who live an organic lifestyle would recommend purchasing used clothing from thrift stores to reduce the impacts of fast fashion on the environment. But if you can’t stomach the idea of wearing used tops or bottoms, then try looking for eco-conscious brands that use highly organic materials. 

Today, more organic clothing stores are popping up as people become more conscious of the environmental repercussions of a fast-paced lifestyle. Most clothes are composed of chemical and synthetic materials, which harm our health, so make sure to check the clothing tags.

If you're having trouble finding an organic clothing line, take a peek at our hypoallergenic products completely made from organic cotton here.

6. TAKE THINGS EASY

The secret to beginning an organic lifestyle lies with small changes. Don't be too rigid by trying to revamp your whole life all at once. Build on experience, observe comfortably, and adapt little by little, so you can learn how to promote it to other people and move on to another goal. 

After all, the most important part of shifting to an organic lifestyle is creating mindful decisions best for you and the environment. As the saying goes, "Small progress is still a progress." 

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