Sustainability Tips Series No.16 – Go Organic

From coffee to fruit to clothing, choosing organic products helps reduce your impact on wildlife and the planet.

Pesticides are pervasive in fish and wildlife habitat and threaten the survival and recovery of hundreds of species.

Pesticides also pollute the air, water and soil and contaminate the food we eat.

If you grow plants and vegetables in your garden at home, avoid pesticides organically.

Build a wildlife habitat in your garden by growing native, pollinator-friendly plants and removing invasive species. This will attract beneficial insects and help keep unwanted pests away.

When you choose organic, you’re keeping harmful pesticides out of our land and water, protecting farm workers, vulnerable communities, wildlife and your family.