Choosing Organic vs. Non-organic
by Kim Walker on behalf of Daniel Lubetzky
Here is an interesting chart from the Environmental Working Group of pesticide levels of a sampling of fruit and vegetables. The ones with high levels (low rank) should be bought organic.
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