Today is one of my favorite holiday’s of the year. Yes, you guessed correctly, it’s International Day of No Pesticides! This important holiday was established 10 years ago by the Pesticide Action Network, an organization we’re working with for Food, Inc. Pesticides are harmful chemicals that pollute our food, water and bodies and are linked to a host of health ailments, including cancer, respiratory problems and autism. (I wrote recently about PANNA’s campaign to ban endosulfan, a pesticide used on tomatoes that linked to autism and is banned in the European Union).
Despite these alarming facts, you can say no to pesticides! Here are some easy things for you to do:
-purchase organic produce from a farmers market or your local supermarket. Can’t find any? Ask your market to carry some!
-buy organic clothes. Cotton is one of the most chemical-intensive crops.
-make your neighborhood pesticide free by working with your community and school to stop applying pesticides.
-tell food companies to stop using Genetically Modified seeds
-remove pesticides from your home; use eco-friendly cleaners and avoid toxic roach/ant treatments.
-takepart and learn more about what you can do
Today is also an opportunity to remember the Bhopal Disaster and to support its victims. When a Union Carbide pesticide production plant exploded nearly 20 years ago, it was the first major industrial disaster that killed nearly 20,000 people. Thousands more continue to suffer today from the consequences of this tragedy. Today is a time to remember the victims and survivors of Bhopal. And, it’s an opportunity to celebrate all of the fantastic opportunities we have to remove pesticides from our lives. takepart with PANNA today.
(photo: Toban Black, Creative Commons)
CATEGORIES: Environment, Uncategorized
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After suffering from migraines for 96 days and undergoing multitude of tests, my NEUROLOGIST suggested I avoid all pesticides, preservatives and nitrates/sufites. It took time but you know what? I don’t have migraines! It is hard to find “real food” but I am amazed and I no longer “crave” food like a mad woman! While I was giving up everything else I went ahead and gave up corn syrup too.
My extended family thinks I’m crazy but pain was such a good motivator– I don’t want to experience that ever again. I feel better. My organic pesticide/preservative free produce even lasts longer and tastes so much better!!!