Terms You should know about Organic Living 21 ~ 26    

2.Organic Living

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Some Organic Ingredients

Identifies products that contain less than 70% organic ingredients.

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Sulfites

Derivatives of sulfur used in conventional winemaking as preservatives and antioxidants. Certified organic wines cannot contain more than 100ppm (parts per million) of sulfites.

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Sustainable Agriculture

A system of agriculture that promotes the well-being and longevity of natural and human resources through emphasis on environmental, economic and social factors. Organic production is often considered to fall under this definition.

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Synthetic Materials

Man-made materials from petroleum and carbon derivatives, such as acrylic, nylon and spandex.

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Transitional

A product grown on a farm which is switching from conventional to organic farming. The product was grown according to USDA organic requirements, but either the soil was not chemical-free for the required length of time, or the farm was still in the process of gaining organic certification.

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USDA Organic Seal

Found on products that are at least 95% organic, but the use of the seal is optional.