What does organic mean?
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The word organic means different things to different people. To us it means more than just using the freshest natural and organic ingredients we can find in all of our meals. It also means using natural products (organic cotton and hemp) in our uniforms and aprons, and strictly adhering to our policy of minimizing waste.
We believe in the fundamental effects that an organic lifestyle can have on us, from personal health to a healthier planet. If you would like to find more information about our commitment to sustainability and our general philosophy, take a look at the "Our Commitment" section.
By the way, the dictionary defines the word organic as:
- or·gan·ic
- adjective
- Of, relating to, or derived from living organisms: organic matter.
- Of, relating to, or affecting a bodily organ: an organic disease.
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- Of, marked by, or involving the use of fertilizers or pesticides that are strictly of animal or vegetable origin: organic vegetables; an organic farm.
- Raised or conducted without the use of drugs, hormones, or synthetic chemicals: organic chicken; organic cattle farming.
- Serving organic food: an organic restaurant.
- Simple, healthful, and close to nature: an organic lifestyle.
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- Having properties associated with living organisms.
- Resembling a living organism in organization or development; interconnected: society as an organic whole.
- Constituting an integral part of a whole; fundamental.
- Law. Denoting or relating to the fundamental or constitutional laws and precepts of a government or an organization.
- Chemistry. Of or designating carbon compounds.
- noun
- A substance, especially a fertilizer or pesticide, of animal or vegetable origin.
- Chemistry. An organic compound.
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