The Truth About Buying Organic Food

You see organic vs non-organic food in the grocery store all the time—but what does "organic" actually mean? The common thought is that organic automatically means better for you—but turns out, food with that label might not be as healthy or environmentally friendly as you think. Join Hank Green and learn more in this episode of SciShow!

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