THERE ARE A slew of ways to save on organics or find nonorganic items with similar health and environmental advantages. A shopping list can keep you from overbuying. To find the best deals, check unit prices, scan circulars, and search for coupons at sites like Coupon Cabin and Passion for Savings, or the websites of organic food manufacturers. Some, like Amy’s Kitchen and Stonyfield Farm, offer coupons for joining their newsletter lists. Consider the following, too:
Be Picky
“You can make choices on what to buy organic and what to buy that’s conventional based on factors like what’s available, what’s most important to you, and cost,” Rogers says. For items like produce, “Know When It’s Best to Choose Organic,” on the facing page, can help. In addition, “when possible, choose…