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via Consumerist by Ben Popken on Jul 30, 2007
According to Consumer Reports' Greener Choices, organic produce, meat and dairy products can cost 50% to 100% more than their conventional counterparts.
But there are some simple ways to save while buying these good-for-you products, according to Smart Money.
- Set some priorities -- Buy organic where it really makes a difference in the product's quality.
- Consider your alternatives -- There are various levels of what is deemed "organic." If you can live with some compromises, you'll be able to save.
- Shop on sale -- Just like other food categories, organic foods go on sale regularly.
- Try a farmer's market -- Locally produced foods have much lower costs (transportation, distribution, overhead, etc.) and thus can be sold for a lower price. Better yet, there are often fresher than alternatives.
- Consider generics -- several supermarket chains have their own lines of organic products and the list is growing as the category becomes more popular.
Buy Organic Without Breaking the Bank [Smart Money]
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