products. We work with ranchers and producers to develop hormone and antibiotic-free alternatives for our customers to buy. We advocate fewer and safer pesticides in non-organic foods." Wise environmental practices "We respect our environment and recycle, reuse, and reduce our waste wherever and whenever we can. We seek to balance our needs with the needs of the rest of the planet through the following actions: Supporting sustainable agriculture. We are committed to greater production of organically and bio-dynamically grown foods in order to reduce pesticide use and promote soil conservation. Reducing waste and consumption of non-renewable resources. We promote and participate in recycling programs in our communities. We are committed to reusable packaging, reduced packaging, and water and energy conservation. Encouraging environmentally sound cleaning and store maintenance programs. Promoting the purchase of bulk food and other products utilizing reduced or reusable packaging, as well as encouraging shoppers to reduce waste through nickel per bag rebate program." See also Environmental accounting Environmental economics Environmental finance Environmental pricing reform Notes References Dr N. Jardine, C., 2005. Calculating the Environmental Impact of Aviation Emissions, Environmental Change Institute Oxford University Centre for the Environment. [Accessed 22 May 2014] Huwart, J.Y., and Verdier, L., 2013. What is the impact of globalization on the environment?, in Economic Globalisation: Origins and consequences, OECD Publishing. Available at: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/download/0111111ec008.pdf?expires=1393405980&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=3221D28DAC1CBE3C6D4D57AEDDADC385 [Accessed 18 October 2014] McAusland, C., 2008. Globalisation's Direct and Indirect Effects on the Environment. Available at: http://www.oecd.org/greengrowth/greening-transport/41380703.pdf [Accessed 25 October 2014] Najam, A., Runnalls,D. and Halle, M., 2007. Environment and Globalization: Five Propositions. IISD. Available at: http://www.unep.org/gc/gc24/docs/FivePropositions.pdf [Accessed 17 October 2014] Panayotou, T., 2000. Globalization and Environment. CID Working Paper No. 53. Available at: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/var/ezp_site/storage/fckeditor/file/pdfs/centers-programs/centers/cid/publications/faculty/wp/053.pdf [Accessed 22 October 2014] Thai, K., Rahm, D., and Coggburn, J., 2007. Handbook of Globalization and the Environment. Taylor & Francis Group,LLC. [Accessed 20 October 2014] United Nations Development Programme, 2000. Human Development Report, Oxford: Oxford University Press. [Accessed 18 October 2014] Yearly, S., 1995. ‘Dirty Connections: Transnational Pollution', in J. Allen and C. Hamnett (eds), A Shrinking World? Oxford: Oxford University Press. [Accessed 18 October 2014] External links Eco-Economy Economy and the environment