Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1

What is organic?

1.1 History of the organic movement

1.2 What is organic?

1.3 Why is there a need for organic certification?

1.4 How to tell genuine organic products?

Chapter 2

Why go organic?

2.1 14 Key Reasons Why You Should Go Organic

Chapter 3

How to live organic?

3.1 What Is Organic Living?

3.2 Top 10 Tips For Healthy Organic Living

Chapter 4

Go Natural Food

4.1 Additives in Your Food

4.2 Organic Food Products

4.3 Genetically Modified Foods

4.4 Dairy Products

4.5 Grains

4.6 Fruit & Vegetables

4.7 Meat & Poultry

4.8 Seafood

Rob’s Story

James & Monica’s Story

Chapter 5

Go Natural Body

5.1 Chemicals In Your Body Care

5.2 Nanotechnology

5.3 Baths & Showers

5.4 Hair Care

5.5 Skin Care

5.6 Oral Care

5.7 Personal Care

5.8 Cosmetics

5.9 Fragrances

5.10 Sunscreens

Chapter 6

Go Natural Fabric

6.1 Synthetic Vs Natural Fabrics

6.2 Cotton

6.3 Wool

6.4 Hemp

6.5 Linen

6.6 Ramie

6.7 Bamboo

6.8 Silk

Peter & Maureen’s Story

Chapter 7

Go Natural Home

7.1 Toxic Chemicals In Your Home

7.2 Floor Coverings

7.3 Wall Coverings

7.4 Paints

7.5 Timber Finishes

7.6 Furnishings

The Story of Colour – A Family’s Passion

Chapter 8

Go Natural Cleaning

8.1 Cleaning Products In Your Home

8.2 Natural Cleaning Solutions

8.3 In Your Living Room

8.4 In Your Kitchen

8.5 In Your Bathroom

8.6 In Your Laundry

Tracey’s Story

Chapter 9

Go Natural Garden

9.1 Site Selection

9.2 Soil Preparation

9.3 Composting

9.4 Green Manure

9.5 Worm Farming

9.6 Organic Fertilisers

9.7 Mulching

9.8 Seed Selection

9.9 Watering

9.10 Pest & Disease Management

Bevan’s Story

Jeff & Frances’s Story

Author’s Final Word

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