- Organically Grown Company (OGC) has created new, plastic-free mesh bags for produce items like citrus, avocados, onions, and Brussels sprouts.
- Made from beechwood, these mesh bags degrade without producing microplastics, and the tag is made from recyclable paper.
Organic farming is better for the environment. Unlike conventional farming, organic producers don’t use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified seeds. The result is less soil degradation, water pollution, and eutrophication from runoff laden with nitrogen. Furthermore, organic farming produces lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional farming.
Unfortunately, organic produce is often packed in inorganic materials. In particular, items such as citrus, avocados, onions, and Brussels sprouts are sold in plastic net bags. While that might not mean much to consumers choosing organic produce solely for nutritional and health reasons, it still negates some of the efforts farmers make to avoid synthetic, harmful chemicals and the respect they have for the environment. What’s more, should they be improperly disposed of, they can harm wildlife.
