Sentences with phrase «avoiding synthetic pesticides»

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In 2010, one of its properties, Fern Road Farm, avoided using about 19,600 pounds of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and 595 pounds of pesticides — while boosting revenue some 40 percent.

Like organic farmers, biodynamic farmers avoid synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.

The law seeks to ensure a high quality of organic food, boost EU organic food production, and avoid contamination from pesticides and synthetic fertilisers.

While it is impossible to avoid phthalates completely, we can drastically decrease our exposure by avoiding plastics to the best of our ability, especially in the kitchen (replace plastic storage containers with glass ones), avoiding synthetic fragrances (assume that any product that lists «fragrance,» «perfume» or «parfum» as an ingredient contains the chemical), purchase phthalate - free makeup, eat organic whenever possible (to avoid phthalates in pesticides), and finally, by avoiding the use of scented candles and air fresheners with synthetic scents (pure essential oils are a healthier alternative).

Employ sustainable production systems that reduce or eliminate synthetic pesticides and fertilizers; avoid the use of hormones, antibiotics, and genetic engineering; and conserve soil and water.