Author Archives: Mia Gralla

Spring Cleaning, Naturally

Even though this spring may not feel very different from our exceptionally warm winter, it’s still time to do a little spring cleaning.  But be careful – cleaning products are actually among the most significant sources of exposure to toxic … Continue reading

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March Good News Roundup

The consumer’s power to influence business was highlighted in the news this month, further exemplifying that they will be the ones to really drive change. GoodGuide was also mentioned frequently as an important tool for empowerment, as shown in some … Continue reading

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Do You “Like” The Climate?

Facebook helps us reconnect with old friends, find weekend plans and remember birthdays. Now, it can even help fight climate change. With GoodGuide’s new “Like” The Climate app, Facebook is an important tool in preserving the health of our plant. … Continue reading

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Better Food for a Better World

What better way to start the day than to chat about food? GoodGuide teamed up with Greennovate, Roots of Change, Practically Green and EatingWell for a Twitter party about how our daily meal choices affect not only our bodies, but … Continue reading

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Why Your Meal Matters

Do you think that sugary breakfast cereal is only going to affect your waistline (and maybe lead to an energy high that will crash by lunchtime)? Think again. Did you know that your daily bowl could also be contributing to unethical working … Continue reading

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The Allure Of The Lorax

There has been quite a buzz surrounding the release of the Dr. Seuss movie “The Lorax,” one of the biggest mass-consumer movies with a clear message of stopping the destruction of our forests and saving the environment. To help consumers … Continue reading

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February Good News Roundup

With new developments arising in the Apple and Foxconn factory debacle, the media turned to GoodGuide as the expert source of information about these supply chain controversies. We’ve recapped some of the coverage below, along with some other highlights from … Continue reading

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Clarifying Certification Confusion

How do you navigate through the masses of certifications and eco-labels out there? Staying true to GoodGuide‘s purpose of providing an easy resource to quickly find the safest, healthiest and greenest products, we held a Certification Chat to try to … Continue reading

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Seals of Goodness

Here at GoodGuide, we try to highlight the importance of going beyond the label. With so many claims being unregulated, we aim to empower you with the real facts so you can make the healthiest, greenest and most ethical choices. … Continue reading

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What Makes “Good” Chocolate?

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s pretty hard to resist the temptation of chocolate, whether you receive it as a gift or enjoy it as an indulgence for yourself. In fact, over $1 billion worth of chocolate … Continue reading

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