Oceania Ethics Pages
Organics
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page is really dependant on interest, so if you have any information
on organic diets, or even some organic gardening tips, that you would
like to share, please send them our way. oceania [at] druidnetwork [dot] org We hope, eventually, to create a resource here for anybody considering how they might begin (or learn more about), eating organic, or growing their own food. |
General Organic InformationWe are still looking for information here, particularly from interested readers with a bit more knowledge about the subject. Some very basic resources include; Greenpeace’s True Food Guide This guide provides information on how to shop for
GM free foods in Australia and New Zealand. The information in the
guide is based on the policies of each company, not on actual testing,
but it is a useful resource nonetheless. With regard to organic foods,
all certified organic products (in Australia, not sure about New Zealand)
are required to be GM Free (True Food Guide, May 2002, p.
3). Silent Spring by Rachel CarsonThis book is mentioned here because it is often credited with not only radically transforming the environmental movement, but also with calling into question the real effects of chemicals in our food, and the environment in more general terms. Although it is a bit out of date now (first published 1962), it is still a very informative, and alarming, read. |
Organic GrowingPlease send us any information you have that could be posted here, and be helpful to others. Two resources that I have found useful are;
Canberra Organic Growers Society (COGS)Although a lot of the information here is specifically
designed for the Canberra region, COGS also provide plenty of great
ideas and links that are relevant to all areas. We would love to hear
about other similar sites for different regions.
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