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User-generated ratings for ethical consumerism. The goal is for all of us to consider the social and environmental impact of the products and services we use.
Joined August 2015
Win a one-year subscription to @EC_magazine! To enter the competition, all you need to do is write a review of any product or business that includes an ethical rating (on a scale of 0 to 5 Green Stars).
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Check out James K.’s review of @Parfumarijam featuring a discovery set from @MatierePremier1 on @yelp - 5/5 Green Stars!
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Rare perfumes and friendly service (5/5 green stars for Matiere Premiere perfume)…
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Check out James K.’s review of Hansel and Gretel Bakery & Patisserie on @yelp
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Many large food corporations tout in-house programs for ethical ingredient sourcing, usually represented by a catchy name and a logo. Should we trust, avoid, or ignore them when aiming to make an ethical purchase? @MDLZ @CadburyUK @FAIRTRADE
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Many large food corporations tout in-house programs for ethical ingredient sourcing, usually represented by a catchy name and a logo. Should we trust, avoid, or ignore them when aiming to make an e…
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Lesser Evil Sun Poppers, available right now at the Grocery Outlet for $2.50, are like a healthier, organic, vegan version of cheese puffs. 4.5 out of 5 Green Stars - congrats to @LesserEvilSnack! @GroceryOutlet #vegan #sustainable
https://t.co/FL5XvIe9Zy via @GrnStarsProj
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Lesser Evil is a Connecticut-based snack food company that has evolved over its two decades of existence, with ingredients becoming healthier and more sustainable. Their Sun Poppers, available righ…
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Turning to soap, are @DrBronner products still an ethical choice? This post takes and in-depth look at the social and environmental impact of a seminal company. #ethics #Peace
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How does Dr. Bronner’s compared to my Green Stars rating from almost eight years ago? There’s a lot to talk about!
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Update on @taylorswift13 merch, from an ethical perspective, featuring items to welcome #TTPD. The cardigan is back. #TTPDAnthology #cardigan
https://t.co/ZMUOeSAXIf
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Taylor’s 11th album – The Tortured Poets Department – was released last Friday. So it’s a good opportunity for an update on Taylor Swift merchandise in terms of social and environmental impact (and…
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In this post I examine sustainability of @taylorswift13 merchandise. Our choice of textiles impacts our biggest planetary issues: climate change, biodiversity, pollution, and poverty. A great opportunity for Swift to change the fashion industry. #ErasTour
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In this post I examine sustainability of Taylor Swift merch. Our choice of textiles addresses all of our biggest planetary issues: climate change, biodiversity, pollution, and extreme poverty. This…
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The much anticipated semi-annual @GroceryOutlet wine sale (extra 20% off!) is around the corner: Mar 25 – Apr 2, 2024. My top picks: Ektimo Russian River Zinfandel (2014 or 2015) and red wines from Shale Oak in Paso Robles.
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The much anticipated semi-annual Grocery Outlet wine sale is around the corner – it runs from March 25 to April 2, 2024. One of my top picks is Ektimo Russian River Zinfandel (2014 or 2015). I also…
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All’s fair in love and poetry... New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out April 19 🤍 https://t.co/WdrCmvLHyA 📷: Beth Garrabrant
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. @honestly_tasty has raised the bar on vegan cheese. They have achieved this through the use of more interesting ingredients, as well as fermentation and ripening steps. Excellent score of 4.5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. Well done!
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Honestly Tasty has raised the bar on the plant-based cheeses available in the UK and Ireland. They have achieved this through the use of more interesting ingredients, compared to many vegan cheeses…
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The Israeli government aims to eliminate Hamas. Even if it succeeds, by killing & wounding so many civilians, destroying so much property and evicting entire sectors, it generates the rage and grief that will fuel future armed movements. It's time to break the chain of violence.
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The much anticipated semi-annual @GroceryOutlet wine sale (20% off!) is around the corner: Nov 1-7, 2023. My top picks: Cab or Zin from Shale Oak Winery in Paso Robles. Shale Oak is certified by @USGBC LEED & @SIPcertified and makes some amazing wines!
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The much anticipated semi-annual Grocery Outlet wine sale is around the corner – it runs from November 1 to 7, 2023. As usual, all wines are discounted an additional 20%. The Grocery Outlet is a we…
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Phenomenal performance at @whelanslive by @Laura_Groves_ tonight. Transcendental music & sheer mastery of sound, volume, and ether. @tomhappens @johnkellytweets @Dek0h @Goonersville46
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to @thelittlehat: great coverage of the Women's World Chess Championship last month! I miss the @chess24com dream team with you, @DavidHowellGM (GL today David!), @ginger_gm (nice coverage of @FIDE_chess World Cup Round 1, btw) and @KajaSnare. So much chess!
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“Tourist numbers in Ireland could increase by more than 9% on current levels if there was an average increase in temperatures of 4C” At +4C, billions will be facing famine, chaos & death. Good to know they can holiday in Ireland to get away from it all
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EU forecasts tourist numbers in Ireland could increase by more than 9% on current levels due to heatwaves in southern Europe
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Vegan mushroom deli slices from @FieldRoast are discussed here. 17 g protein per serving and lots of umami flavor - an innovative alternative to sliced meat with a much lighter footprint. #ClimateEmergency
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https://t.co/mFlcQbVyEU
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The Mushroom and Balsamic plant-based deli slices from Field Roast are pretty successful, in my opinion. They have an interesting flavor, good texture, and are nutritionally substantial – what else…
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Friends (who eat shrimp) loved these vegan breaded shrimp from Sophie's Kitchen! You can buy them at the @GroceryOutlet for only $1.50 per box. Regular shrimp cause several environmental problems.
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In this post I’m looking at Sophie’s Kitchen vegan breaded shrimp. I highly recommend trying them out – you can buy them at the Grocery Outlet at the moment for only $1.50 per box. The …
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BamNut Milk – made by Singapore-based @whatif_foods. The milk is made from Bambara groundnuts grown in northern Ghana – it’s an underutilized legume that offers many social and environmental benefits. https://t.co/QjxRdG4IW0
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