COMPANY DOING ITS PART TO REDUCE PETROLEUM CONSUMPTION

Our economy is dependent upon petroleum for transportation, heating and material productions. With the high cost of fuel and talk of peak oil production, many people are finding ways to reduce petroleum consumption. One company located in Washington state is committed to doing their part to reduce its dependency on petroleum based products and fuels, while encouraging and modeling viable solutions.

Moon Valley Organics is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of natural skincare alternatives located in the foothills of Cascade Mountains in Washington State. Working closely with scientific research and traditional medicinal knowledge they manufacture their products by hand, using organic botanicals and bee products grown and raised on their working farm & apiary. Their production facility is designed to be low-impact and low-tech, using environmentally compatible energy sources for their operations whenever possible. “We are working toward a more sustainable livelihood and way of doing business,” adds Aaron Otto, co-founder of Moon Valley Organics. They implement creative technologies and systems; such as fueling their farm equipment and vehicles with biodiesel and employing passive solar dehydrators for processing their herbs.

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Their commitment to the environment dictates every decision they make. All of their natural and organic body care products are made with non-petroleum ingredients, crafted with only pure, whole natural and organic ingredients, most of which they grow on their farm.
All of their ingredients are sustainably harvested and obtained as locally as possible, reducing petroleum consumption. They use only recyclable, non-petroleum based and natural fiber material for their packaging, recycled paper for their printed materials and soy based ink.

The small cottage industry has now grown into a profitable company and is able to provide employment at a living wage. “The choice is made by each and every one of us to do our part in creating a livable, abundant future for our children and the Earth. We act as agents for social change through each decision we make and action we take," advocates Kim.

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Look for Moon Valley's healing salves, soaps and lotion bars at health food stores such as PCC, Whole Foods, natural health centers and gift stores nationwide. Moon Valley's products are always chemical-free and cruelty-free, simply clean and green!

Visit moonvalleyhoney.com. or call 877-652-1819 for locations nearest you.