tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009:/2009/6/3/conversations-on-transparency/comments Mephisto Drax 2009-09-19T15:41:45Z Kelsey tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:14399 2009-09-18T22:04:10Z 2009-09-18T22:04:10Z Just wanted to give my vote to some ingredient formulas remaining proprietary. It costs a fortune to devote the resources to the research necessary to create safer products. Why would someone give it up to those whom for decades have been negligent in protecting the consumer? Not only that, but not everything has to be organic in order for it to be acceptable for use. It's nice when it is, but sometimes it's just not economically feasible to do so. Melanie Stephens tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:13926 2009-08-22T01:41:14Z 2009-08-22T01:41:14Z Aloha Dara, I'm psyched about what you're doing here. Transparency can make such a difference to peoples' informed choice. What I'm noticing in your rating system that mirrors some of my experience is that the 'greenest' products are not rated well for customer satisfaction. It is sometimes hard to sell friends on the ecologically friendly products I use because they don't perform their intended function as well as more chemically-based products. This is going to be a MAJOR hurdle to overcome. Can you tell me your thoughts on customer satisfaction as it relates to ecological well-being? Thanks from Maui, Melanie Mary Helen Garoutte tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:13322 2009-07-17T16:30:38Z 2009-07-17T16:30:38Z I am so grateful for this recent addition to helping the public keep track of environmental issues and how they can effect the products we purchase in our everyday life. I truly believe this idea of improving our health and the environment we live in, by having an influence on the companies we buy from to effect the bottom line of these companies and encourage them to have better practices is a very good thing. I have one question however; I have made a number of requests asking about the Melaleuca company ratings and never get a reply. I would just like to know if there has been an effort to check into this company or not. I understand if you are it will probably take time, but I just would like to know one way or another. Thank you, Mary Helen Garoutte/maryheleng@eoni.com Lyon tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:13027 2009-07-08T20:44:23Z 2009-07-08T20:44:23Z Dara- Good to see that there is a continuing conversation on these important issues. Glad we could be a part of it. -Lyon Graulty More Than Sound diego tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:13004 2009-07-08T08:29:54Z 2009-07-08T08:29:54Z i'm reading daniel goleman book " ecological intelligence" and i find out good guide.... By reading about goodguide on that book i was thinking... First off all everything coul be fine only if all the actors plying in "good guide" MUST be absolutely honest in deep . This way to lead people sounds tome a new way to make money... if good guide will become famous a lot of industry will pay to be in thier green list.... In italy we say "is the ocacsion that makes a men a thieft" and here i can see a really big occasion to make money..... After that the idea is great!!!!! Does goodguide work only in the states???? JMC tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:12551 2009-06-23T04:53:29Z 2009-06-23T04:53:29Z As a company that's committed to being as healthy and sustainable as possible, we applaud you and your monumental efforts to keep consumers informed. Thank you! And btw, we featured you in our blog today!! http://josiemarancosmetics.typepad.com/ Josie Maran Cosmetics tl tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:12533 2009-06-22T16:20:19Z 2009-06-22T16:20:19Z Would like to see Good Guide ratings on products carried by Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. As I become less inclined to shop at mass retailers like Ralph's or Kroger or Meijer, it would be good to know whether products at TJ's or WF's measure up to their healthy image. Neil Tomlinson (aka waterguy) tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:12527 2009-06-22T12:57:00Z 2009-06-22T12:57:00Z Dara, we're commited to bringing transparency to the fore here in the UK with our innovative ecologically focussed ethics led business. As a carbon balanced producer of one of the purest mineral water brands available anywhere, our low carbon impact paper carton bottle is rocking the boat in the conventional 'bottled water' world. Question is whether the good guide is looking to rate products on an international scale or if you have a specific US focus? sincerely Neil T (http://aquapax.wordpress.com/) thatgirlinnewyork tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:12331 2009-06-15T21:47:20Z 2009-06-15T21:47:20Z hats off for creating this invaluable resource! as an american who regularly tries to hunt down the ingredients in our foods, personal care products, and domestic products, i hope this elicits more transparency from american product companies. it's maddening that we only test consumer products after they've failed people. so-called "independent testing" by these companies are anything but thorough, and the FDA has never been empowered to do much to protect us. hence, we eschew products from clorox, j&j, kraft, and others for often more expensive (and pre-market tested!) products from abroad, or otherwise independent manufacturers who fully disclose ingredients. this idea that product formulas should be "proprietary" is rubbish. why is the government more vested in protecting corporations over people/taxpayers? perhaps these selfsame corporations would pay far less in product liability defense/litigation if they made responsible products, instead of defending bottles and tubes full of toxicity. don't believe the hype, people! Kenneth L. Williamson tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:12324 2009-06-15T18:11:06Z 2009-06-15T18:11:06Z How can you possibly give a high rating to a sunscreen that claims to be "Chemical-Free"? Do you presume that the readers of this site are so ill-informed that they would buy a product with that claim? Why do you promote such claims? Should you not have a listing of "Impossible claims" or "Stupid claims"? This listing removes all your credibility. K. L. Williamson, Prof of chemistry, emeritus Mount Holyoke College The last time I looked these ingredients are chemicals: Titanium Dioxide 6.83% Inactive Ingredients: Water, Hemp Seed Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Wheatgrass Extract, Ricegrass Extract, Stoneroot Extract, Glucose, Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Stearate, Calendula Extract, Golden Seal Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Comfrey Extract, Xanthum Gum, Sodium Borate, Lecithin, Silica, Acacia Gum, Alginic Acid, Orange Oil, Amyris Oil, Copaiba Balsam Oil, Patchouli Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Guaiacwood Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Fragrance, Glucose Oxidase & Lactoperoxidase.* * Stearic Acid = Vegetable Fat Aluminum Hydroxide = Natural Mineral Glucose Oxidase & Lactoperoxidase = Natural Preservative Titanium Dioxide = Natural Sunscreen @businessethos tag:blog.goodguide.com,2009-06-03:12146:12171 2009-06-04T16:41:29Z 2009-06-04T16:41:29Z Dara, So glad that GoodGuide is being embraced! And, if talking to yourself has led you to this moment in time, then.. keep the conversation flowing! ;) We absolutely love what you are doing--your work helps the world to make informed choices. Transparency is essential...and we look forward to engaging with you! Best, Coretta Jackson, MBA @corettajackson @businessethos