Green Stars Ethical Review Competition: Results and Reboot
You probably know that I run recurring competitions to encourage you to write ethical consumerism reviews online. I’m happy to announce the winners for this month and also to start the clock on a new...
View ArticleHow to decide on an ethical rating: Cafés
A common issue that people raise is that they are not sure where to start when it comes to writing an ethical review. Perhaps you would like to join in, but the process of deciding on an ethical rating...
View ArticleDaily Footprint, #31 – Beyond Meat
Hi Folks! In a return to the Daily Footprint posts, I’m going to spend some time looking at plant-based meat substitutes. They are definitely catching on: last year, in the US, sales of meat rose by 2%...
View ArticleGreen Stars ethical review competition for Earth Day
I’m happy to announce the winner of the latest Green Stars ethical review competition. Congrats to Willow Croft! Willow wrote a review of Milagro Herbs, a small company that sells organic herbs and...
View ArticleDaily Footprint, #32 – Quorn
Hey folks! I’m continuing to look at the social and environmental impact of meat-alternatives; last time it was a newcomer, Beyond Meat, and now I’m going to take a look at one of the originals: Quorn....
View ArticleDaily Footprint, #33 – No Evil
Continuing on the theme on meat alternatives, I’m going to take a look at No Evil Foods, which began in 2014 by selling homemade products in farmers’ markets in North Carolina and has grown since then,...
View ArticleDaily Footprint, #34 – Tofu
I was going to cover a specific soy-based product for this fourth post on meat-alternatives. However, I think it’s best to cover soy in general as the topic requires a post to itself. So, as a proxy...
View ArticleDaily Footprint, #35 – Tofurky
Tofurky (made by the charmingly-named Turtle Island Foods, based in Portland, Oregon) has been around since the 1980s and is still a family-owned company. Founder, Seth Tibbot had this to say about the...
View ArticleWhat is ethical consumerism?
To me, ethical consumerism is a pretty self-explanatory term and I think that most people have a good idea of what it means. But it’s worthwhile to take a fresh look at the concept from time to time...
View ArticleAmazon deforestation and ethical consumerism: This is WWIII
How to save the Amazon rainforest. I’ve covered ethical consumerism issues related to tropical forests in the past. Here’s a list of key actions The post Amazon deforestation and ethical consumerism:...
View ArticleGreen Search Engine – Ecosia
Ecosia is a green internet search engine that uses revenue from advertising to fund tree-planting projects. So, let’s take a look at the ethics and utility of Ecosia in more detail. The post Green...
View ArticleDean Foods bankruptcy and ethical consumerism
Dean Foods, the largest dairy company in the US, filed for bankruptcy this week. Sad news for employees, but perhaps a positive indicator for ethical consumerism. Is the myth of the ethical consumer...
View ArticleWhy you should eat seaweed: sustainability and health benefits
In this first post on the relationship between ethical consumerism and health I’m going to take a look at the sustainability and health benefits of… seaweed! First I’ll cover the sustainability of...
View ArticleAre low-carb diets good for you? Sustainability and health benefits of carbs
Continuing on the theme of ethical consumerism and health, I’m going to take a look at the sustainability and health benefits of carbohydrates, and especially on the question of whether low-carb diets...
View ArticleThe Paleo Diet: science, health, and sustainability
In this post I’m going to take a look at the “Paleo Diet” from a few perspectives: Is it based on solid science? Is it healthy? Is it good for the planet? In the last post I reviewed the scientific...
View ArticleWhy are legumes banned by the Paleo Diet?
Hey Folks! You would think that I’m finished critiquing the Paleo diet after the last post, but I want to focus on one major issue in this post: why are legumes banned by the Paleo Diet? Legumes (peas,...
View ArticleCafes saying no to disposable coffee cups
Hi folks! You know, there are many global issues that we could solve through simple changes in our lifestyle. Getting rid of disposable coffee cups is a good example. There has been a big push to find...
View ArticleEthical vegan shoes from Etiko
In this post I’m going to do an ethical review of shoes from an Australian brand, Etiko, and decide on an ethical (Green Stars) rating. Since turning vegetarian at 15, I’d relied quite a bit on...
View ArticleQuercetin – a treatment for coronavirus?
Hey readers. Hope you are well, physically and mentally. You’ve probably heard by now of the drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) that has been under investigation for treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019...
View ArticleCoronavirus may be our best chance to save the planet.
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably approaching burn out on Coronavirus articles by now. Well, prepare yourself for more, from COVID-19’s impact on the economy to fluffy social media posts...
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