how do you choose organic products?

the first step, of course, is figuring out what products are organic. luckily, there’s a smartphone app. the true food app, developed by the center for food safety, is a shopper’s guide that tells what produce is in season and what brands are organic. the true food app includes four simple tips to easily avoid genetically modified foods, information on why you should avoid gmo’s, as well as an update center with related news developments on gmo’s and more. the true food app enables its users be informed and take action on gmo’s.

why true food app?

according to the center for food safety, it has been estimated that about 75% of processed foods on supermarket shelves contain genetically modified ingredients. fortunately, organic products are now available in nearly 20,000 natural food stores and nearly 3 out of 4 conventional grocery stores. the options are there, and the true food app makes them easy to find. i recommend downloading the free true food app and join it’s network that is over 400,000 members strong. going organic is a growing movement, and more companies are joining with lower prices to offer because of consumer demands. so use true food app to make the organic choice.

anahi ruiz is a senior at the george washington university majoring in journalism and mass communication with a minor in spanish.

rationale:
many people buy furniture (sofas, tables, beds, etc) locally on sites like craiglist. they need trucks like “uhaul” to transport their purchased items to their home. typically, they need a truck for just a couple of hours to haul. but they need to rent a truck for the whole day which typically costs about $30. this adds additional cost to their purchase and is a well appreciated limiting factor by both buyers and sellers. more often than not this limitation negatively impacts such transactions.

idea:
the app enables people to connect and coordinate with other people who are interested in renting a uhaul. the app enables people to calculate the available space based on the stuff each one needs. based on the space needed for the ume haul consumers, the app will suggest a suitable truck. ume haul enables consumers to connect with uhaul me service provider to rent the truck. finally, the app calculates payment to be made by each person.

benefits:
ume haul availability encourages more sellers and buyers leading to more transactions resulting in more resuse of materials. this will have a great green impact. coordinated uhaul transport will also have a measurable positive economic and environmental impact.