Resources :: The Rise of the Conscientious Consumer
GoodGuide is in business to provide authoritative information about the health, environmental and social performance of products and companies. Our mission is to help consumers make purchasing decisions that reflect their preferences and values.
Affiliated with Consumer Reports, Greener Choices investigates “green” products around the country and evaluates their claims. Their website also has a database of the exact meaning of and conditions for most certifications.
TransFair is the largest organization behind Fair Trade labeling; they approve operations in the Third World as being Fair Trade Certified.
Fair Trade Certified products are just one branch of Global Exchange’s vision, which is to help bring equity and better living conditions to the poor around the world.
With the excellent “10 Things You Should Never Buy Again” list, Green America is a useful source of research for the ethical consumer.
New American Dream’s Marketplace
New American Dream has many projects, and one is making ethically produced products easily accessible to consumers. This page hosts links to some of the larger ethical-clothing stores.
Sweat-Free is a network for individuals who are attempting to get their local government to stop spending tax dollars on materials produced in terrible working conditions.
Extremely popular in Europe and especially the United Kingdom, Fairtrade Towns is a network of 640 local governments that have vowed to purchase Fair Trade products whenever possible.
At EarthLover Shopping they search the U.S. and the entire world for earth-friendly products from clothing, bath and beauty items, home décor, and personal accessories, to eco-friendly bags, and really unique gifts. Focusing on Fair Trade practices with international vendors they make every effort to bring products to our customers that meet our standards for Eco Living . You can find the organic, recycled, renewable, natural, and hand made products made out of materials like the marine and coastal recovered plastic material yarn, while maintaining your commitment to living green.
Buttercup & Jake and Buttercup Naturals all-natural skin care products were first created for our own family's needs for safe, gentle and effective skin care products that have a minimal impact on the environment. All of our products are made with organic, all-natural, and non-toxic ingredients.
FairTribe was founded by a group of mothers brought together through our common belief that business can and should be both ethical and successful, and the desire to give consumers the power to make socially and environmentally responsible purchasing choices. They encourage you to think about the things you buy - where they come from, how they are made, and who makes them.
Green Living covers all aspects of sustainable living from recycling to cosmetics, politics to food, transportation to alternative housing, green investing to children’s needs, and everything in between. There is no limit to what Green Living will do for you. We’re here to help you create our sustainable future.
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