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Our Commitment to the Environment
At Organic Pharmacy, we understand and appreciate the impact that businesses can have on the environment and our society. We believe that it is important for businesses to conduct themselves in ethical and environmentally responsible ways.
That being said, we have made a commitment to the planet and its people by engaging in ethical and environmentally sound practices wherever possible.
Our Products …
Whenever possible, we offer products which are certified organic, which means they are produced from seed to shelf without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, chemical preservatives, or genetic modification. Certified organic products are becoming increasingly available as the public interest grows and demand increases, and we are excited to see more and more on the market everyday. If you know of high quality certified organic products which we do not currently carry, please contact us, we would love to know about them!
Our Employees …
Our employees are paid living wages, and rewarded with promotions within the company for hard work and dedication. From Billy’s plant-filled desk, to the time-out Zen Zone complete with fish tank, our work environment is easy-going, open air and very open to personalization – you won’t see a cubicle in our offices.
Chef Nicole can often be found preparing vegetarian snacks and meals for us with locally grown, organic foods, and Kevin can be seen dusting, sweeping and overall tidying up our work areas using only the finest non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products. We value our employees and their feedback and are continually striving to meet their unique and individualized needs while maintaining the harmony of the team as a whole.
Our Materials …
The majority of the paper purchased in our company is 100% recycled, and the packing peanuts used in the boxes are either reused from our manufacturers or are made from 100% biodegradable, petroleum-free corn starch. We often reuse our suppliers’ boxes, packing materials and inserts. We also actively recycle any materials we can (such as glass, paper and plastic) that are used throughout our work day.
We also strongly believe in the positive impact of supporting locally owned, independent businesses, and buy local whenever practical. In fact, we proudly offer Cosmic Essences, Gaia Herbs, and Day’s Pharm products, all made right here in Western North Carolina.
This Week's Funny Organic News Story
The mean IQ of all employees at Organic Pharmacy is 129. Interacting with literally thousands of our customers over the last four years, we've found the vast majority to have an extremely high intelligence level as well.
With this background in mind, we found the the following news story sadly funny:
Paying More for Organic or Local Food is Dumb
Collin Peterson, chairman of the House of Representatives agricultural committee, says the farm sector that raises organic produce and grass-fed beef for local consumers needs little federal help. "It is growing, and it has nothing to do with the government, and that is good," he told the FT.
"For whatever reason, people are willing to pay two or three times as much for something that says 'organic' or 'local'. Far be it from me to understand what that's about, but that's reality. And if people are dumb enough to pay that much then hallelujah."
(from an MSNBC.com Financial Times Oct. 17, 2007: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21349573/)
It is our editorial opinion that he not going to be gaining favor with any of his Organic constitutes in Minnesota, and ... with all do respect to Congressman Peterson, THAT was a uneducated, "dumb" statement on his part.
Amazing the hurdles we all still face in reclaiming our rights to unadulterated foods, isn't it? xx
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Thank you and your team for some awesome customer support and high touch!! I think many customers including myself value the personal touch of companies like yours.
