Consumer Education
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Businesses that are certified as a B Corp go to great lengths to positively influence the environment and society. In addition, they take pride in being accountable and transparent about their business practices.
This website gives companies a score based on the initiatives they take towards being environmentally friendly.
The makers of Trucost set out to teach people, communities, and businesses to fully understand the effects of our food production. Click on a company you wish to know more about and the website will provide a brief description of the business.
This map shows which major corporations own other businesses or smaller corporations.
Provides reusable products for your home to help eliminate waste that will eventually find its way to the landfill. By buying reusable water bottles, sandwich bags, and shopping bags, the amount of waste produced will be significantly decreased.
If you do not believe in the practice of genetically modifying organisms then you should check out this website. It provides a shopping guide and tips about how to avoid GMO products.
This website will teach you about buying seafood sustainably. It will help you to get the best product by providing specific tips on what to look for when at the seafood counter at your grocery store.
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THE DIRTY DOZEN AND CLEAN FIFTEEN
This is a guide to a dozen fruits to avoid unless locally grown, and fifteen fruits or veggies that are fine to buy non-locally if you must.
Click on the heading to go to the website of each guide!