Coyuchi is just one of many companies that are working to make this world a better place in which to live. Many companies are turning to "green" industry so that their impact is less on the environment. Some are taking their position even further - paying a higher wage in order to ensure the safe growing and harvesting of their products. Not only do these practices help the earth, these practices help the economy of every area that the companies choose to do business.

To be able to call a product "organic," a number of requirements must be in place. Coyuchi has worked hard to fill all the requirements - and even go the extra mile.

1. The product must be grown from all natural seeds. They can not be genetically engineered or enhanced in any way.
2. Insect control of the crops must be organically sustained. This means creating an environment where the "good" bugs eat the "bad" bugs.
3. There is a strong emphasis on keeping the plants healthy. A healthy plant is stronger and more resistant to disease (thus eliminating the need for fungicides).
4. No chemical herbicides can be used around the crops. This usually means that any weeding must be done by hand. Because growing organically is so labor intensive, it is usually done in non-industry countries where the labor is less expensive.
5. No chemical pesticides can be used around the crops. Farmers are encouraged to use other forms of natural control (poultry, beneficial insects and animals, and even hand removal of pests).

Companies, like Coyuchi, are finding creative ways to help the world. Buy paying farmers a premium to grow organic crops, they help the community (which doesn't have to breath harsh chemical), the local economy (because of the higher pay for the crops), and the environment.