Cate Simpson

Despite that nagging voice that tells us organic food is better for the planet and likely better for our bodies, it can be hard to justify the extra cost — especially when most organic foods look the same as the regular stuff. We did some digging to find out how you can go organic for less.

Get it delivered
If you do a lot of cooking, getting an organic food box delivered can cut your grocery costs. Front Door Organics(www.frontdoororganics.com) offers a selection of 10 to 15 fruits and vegetables, including seasonal local produce, for $35, and for an extra $5 you can completely customize the contents. Wanigan (www.wanigan.com) comes in a little cheaper with eight varieties of box available and prices between $25 and $54.

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We already know that if we want to reduce our collective carbon footprint we basically shouldn’t be driving. But what if walking and biking just aren’t an option for you because you work downtown and live in the ‘burbs, or you don’t know how to ride a bike, or you’re chronically afraid of helmet hair? We discovered there are still a few ways to green your commute.

Green your car
If you absolutely must drive your car, there are a few ways you can make it more environmentally friendly. For one thing, you can roll down the windows in summer instead of running the AC, and kill the engine if you’re going to be idling for more than 10 seconds. Best of all, you can invest in a hybrid model, some of which can run for 20 years or more on the energy that a gas-guzzling SUV would burn through in its first couple of years.

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