By The Green Parent
01st September 2020
1. Join the organic community - Whether you’re taking your first steps to live more sustainably, or you’re already a green-fingered organic gardener, joining the wider community is a great place to start if you care about nature-friendly food and farming. Sign up for regular emails for practical tips on sustainable living that can help make a world of difference, learn more about organic with behind the scenes insights from the farming community, and be the first to receive updates on our campaigning work.
2. Get to know what organic really means - Did you know organic food has to follow strict legal standards, to make sure it’s always better for animals, wildlife, soils and plants? Those growing and making it also have to be rigorously inspected at least once a year - learn more about all the hard work it takes in order for something to carry our organic symbol.
3. ...and find out why it matters - Built on the principles of health, ecology, care and fairness, no other defined system of farming and food production comes close to delivering so many benefits for wildlife, society and the natural world. Read up on the reasons why organic farming is better for people, plants, animals and the planet.
4. Make one small swap to an organic cuppa - after all that learning, it’s time for a hot drink! We drink around 100 million cups of tea and 95 million coffees a day in the UK - think of the huge impact we could have together, if all of us made a small switch to organic for our daily brew.
5. Share the love for organic – Now you’re clued up about what organic means, help us spread the word about the benefits this September by talking to friends and family, and sharing our posts on social media using the #OrganicSeptember hashtag. Share this page with your friends so they can participate in 30 days of action too - there’s small changes that anyone can make in this list.
6. Take part in Organic September Saturday - On 5th September, we’re celebrating the role that independent shops play as a hub for the organic movement; show them some love this Organic September by popping into your nearest indie. They’re a great place to go to support local farmers and producers, and to connect with your incredible local community of sustainable food lovers!
7. Opt for organic – Choosing to support organic farmers and producers is one of the most simple forms of direct action you can take. Our collective choices all add up - more demand for organic food and drink means more people casting a vote for farms that support more wildlife and healthier soils. When you choose organic, you’re choose to support nature and our planet, biodiversity and the highest standards of animal welfare.
8. Turn your garden organic – from peat-free compost to pollinator-friendly plants, create a buzz at home this Organic September with our top tips for an organic garden; it’s one of the easiest ways you can champion healthy soils and biodiverse wildlife populations from the comfort of your home.
9. Support your local organic farmers – Enthusiasm for veg boxes rocketed in recent months, as more of looked us to find options for home food deliveries, yet there’s so many other benefits to subscribing to a fruit, veg or meat box. You’ll be joining a community of amazing citizens, farmers and organisations who are making sure the way we farm and eat is better for our health, better for nature and wildlife, and better for the climate too. Check out our box scheme listings to find a delivery near you.
10. Stand up for sustainable beauty – 7th September marks the beginning of Organic Beauty and Wellbeing Week! Learn to make your own natural facemask from organic ingredients, and look out for the Soil Association symbol to be sure you’re supporting businesses that don’t test on animals or use controversial chemicals, parabens and phthalates, synthetic dyes or fragrances.
