Examples of eco-friendly products include cosmetics from The Body Shop, which uses sustainable methods and doesn’t test on animals. Many detergents say they are biodegradable, meaning they won’t harm the environment. Electrical goods often show their energy efýciency. Supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths have stopped giving out single-use plastic bags, which don’t break down and can harm nature. 16.4.3 Organic food Demand for organic food is growing because people care about the environment and want healthy options. Organic food is usually grown without pesticides or chemicals, making it a healthier choice. This means the soil stays clean and can be used again for growing fruits and vegetables or for grazing animals. Not using chemicals also reduces the risk of harming other plants, animals or the environment.
SkillBuilder discussion Investigating 1. Are organic fruits and vegetables in Australia typically grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilisers? 2. What certiýcation can ensure that fruits and vegetables in Australia are organically grown? 3. How do organic farming
FIGURE3 Organic fruit and vegetables are seen to be both healthier and more environmentally friendly.
practices differ from conventional methods in Australia’s fruit and vegetable production?
CASESTUDY An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander food business: Kaiyu Superfoods
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have a strong connection to the land. Before colonisation, they managed the land wisely to gather food, clothing and shelter. They used resources sustainably, and this has led to businesses that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and foods across Australia. Kaiyu Superfoods is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander food business in Humpty Doo, Northern Territory. Owners Pete and Cate love the bush and the animals in it. Pete is an Awabakal man from the Hunter Valley, while Cate grew up on farms in New South Wales and Queensland. Their shared love for the land inspired them to use native plants to create tasty products. They want to help people learn about the health beneýts of native fruits and grow the industry. This will allow more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to get involved and beneýt. The business buys fruits from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities that harvest them sustainably, leaving some for animals and nature to regrow. They also grow Kakadu plums, red bush apples and other local plants on their land. If needed, they buy from non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander farms in New South Wales. Kaiyu Superfoods is committed to helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples join the Native Food Industry. They aim for at least 75 per cent of their employees to come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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