Easter weekend is looming, but as you rush out to buy those eggs, how can you be sure they're good for the environment and good for your health? "Cage-free" sounds pleasant -- but does it guarantee the chickens get outdoors? And what exactly is a "natural" hen? For the real story on all those confusing label claims ("free-range," "natural," "grass-fed," "organic," "free-farmed," yada yada), plus ideas on organic dying practices, check out this month's Earthly Possessions column by the Green Guide, only on the
Grist Magazine website.