• Growing organic produce saves money and benefits your health.vegetables image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
  
  Going green and being organic go hand-in-hand. Those who recycle and do similar things to help the environment, often participate in organic lifestyles. Being environmentally cautious offers several benefits that often entice and encourage people to participate.
  
  

Health Benefits

• Organic food is free of pesticides, insecticides and other harmful chemicals. Abstaining from eating food that harbors these potentially dangerous products is beneficial for your health. Pre-packaged foods are full of sugar, sodium and empty calories. Abstaining from this type of food can keep you healthy and reduce chances of obesity, cancer and heart disease. Using environmentally friendly cleaning products in the home also is good for your health, because of the avoidance of exposure to the chemicals used in those products, states the Mother Nature website.
  
  

Environmental Benefits

• Buying local produce reduces pollution, because it doesn't have to travel far to get to you, states the Lunch website. Using renewable energy reduces pollution by cutting back on carbon dioxide output. Pollution has been linked to lung cancer and can aggravate asthma and allergies. Furthermore, opening your window when possible can lets fresh air into your home and vehicle, while reducing the amount of air conditioning used, which conserves energy. Working from home is actually a way to go green, because fewer pollutants are emitted while driving less. If telecommuting is out, consider biking as a means of transportation.
  
  

Financial Benefits

• Going green and organic also benefits your wallet, as well. Not applying pesticides to your yard prevents chemicals from entering the ground and harming insects. Biking to work saves money on gas, and so does reusing objects, using less energy, avoiding bottle water and passing on pre-packaged meals. Growing your own organic garden also saves money because less produce is purchased at the store.