Comments on: Should “Organic” Have Stricter Rules? http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/03/15/should-%e2%80%9corganic%e2%80%9d-have-stricter-rules/ The Alternative Consumer provides product reviews, eco news and green info to the next wave of smart consumers. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:31:51 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v= hourly 1 By: Todd Pesek, MD http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/03/15/should-%e2%80%9corganic%e2%80%9d-have-stricter-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-57402 Todd Pesek, MD Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:27:09 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/03/15/should-%e2%80%9corganic%e2%80%9d-have-stricter-rules/#comment-57402 Great post! Yea, you point out some serious issues in need of careful attention. However, I do not believe that the solution lies within the realm of more strict labeling and certification requirements. Or even legislation for that matter. In my view, it is what it is. And, if people keep buying it, it will keep on coming. I believe solutions for improvement involve transparency, authenticity and respect for the dignity of all consumers. Given the correct information, consumers, generally speaking, will make the correct choice. We are seeing this occur in green markets. People want what is good for them and the planet. The confusion sets in with smokescreens. We need to advocate for clarity as then and only then would conscious consumerism be given the chance to work with the full potential that it has. Todd Come check out my blog http://www.healingspaceblog.com/ Great post!

Yea, you point out some serious issues in need of careful attention. However, I do not believe that the solution lies within the realm of more strict labeling and certification requirements. Or even legislation for that matter.

In my view, it is what it is. And, if people keep buying it, it will keep on coming.

I believe solutions for improvement involve transparency, authenticity and respect for the dignity of all consumers. Given the correct information, consumers, generally speaking, will make the correct choice.

We are seeing this occur in green markets. People want what is good for them and the planet. The confusion sets in with smokescreens. We need to advocate for clarity as then and only then would conscious consumerism be given the chance to work with the full potential that it has.

Todd

Come check out my blog http://www.healingspaceblog.com/

]]> By: Victoria Everman http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/03/15/should-%e2%80%9corganic%e2%80%9d-have-stricter-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-57303 Victoria Everman Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:47:04 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/03/15/should-%e2%80%9corganic%e2%80%9d-have-stricter-rules/#comment-57303 Yes, yes, yes! Organic standards are wonderful to have, but like so many other government-regulated programs, it has been diluted further than it should have been already. Yes, yes, yes! Organic standards are wonderful to have, but like so many other government-regulated programs, it has been diluted further than it should have been already.

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