There are ways we can make environmentally responsible choices when it comes to purchasing baked goods: buying organic fresh breads, desserts and pastries from a local baker is one easy step to earth friendly eating. Considering the costs (environmental and financial) of having baked goods transported daily by air or freight to a local grocery store. Building strong communities, fueling the local economy, and getting the freshest breads, pastries and baked goods are more good reasons to buy from nearby bakers. Local bakeries that use all or mainly organic ingredients produce chemical-free baked goods. Flour that is not made from organic wheat often contains chemical additives and stabilizers, as conventional wheat is often sprayed with pesticides and herbicides during the growing process. These chemicals are leached into the earth and waterways, harming nearby plants and animals and having major environmental impacts.