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Beginning in the 1940’s, the world was flooded with cheaply-made synthetic products and ingredients, ranging from pesticides and food additives to detergents and plastics, all created in the laboratory largely from non-renewable petroleum. It was hailed as “Better Living Through Chemistry,” but unintended consequences included pollution of the air and water, deterioration of soil tilth and health, unhealthy overly-processed foods, and synthetic ingredients in personal care products — more than a few with significant toxicity issues. In response, the organic movement of the last few decades rejected the intensive synthetic inputs and processes in conventional agriculture and food processing, recognizing that traditional methods and materials result in better soil, human and environmental health.