- Pay attention not to the Esau and Natural labels, but to the labels confirmed by certificates.
- Install the Ecolabel Guide app, which allows you to check labels for reality and compliance with international standards.
- If the product does not have a confirmed label, choose niche brands, focus on local manufacturers who produce goods in small batches. This way, there’s a much better chance that natural ingredients were used to make the product.
- If the packaging claims that the product is natural, organic and safe, ask the company for guarantees and documents confirming this fact.
- Study the composition and look for food additives with the E index. Keep a table of such additives, so that you can orient yourself faster in the store.
- Watch out for sugar. If it says “ECO” on the package, but has a high sugar content, the product is harmful.
- The expiration date will help determine whether the product is organic or not. Natural products can not be stored for a long time.
- Give preference to specialized stores, the chance of finding a certified product is much higher.
- Monitor the cost. In most cases, the price of organic products is higher. This is due to expensive production technology and the fact that a large percentage of organic products are exported from other countries.
- Avoid using disposable products. Instead of bags labeled “biodegradable plastic,” buy packaging made of recyclable plastic, paper and cardboard, and glass. You can take this material to recycling plants with a guarantee that it will be given a second life.
- Do not buy whatever you can get your hands on in a hurry. Conscious consumption takes time and attention. Determine your diet in advance, identify safe brands, and order from trusted online retailers.