Author Archives: Mia Gralla

Rumblings Of A Retail Revolution

Posted on February 3, 2012

The retail industry has the largest energy bills and the second largest amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the commercial sector of the U.S economy, according to the EPA. If retailers made even small adjustments to their practices, wouldn’t this … Continue reading →

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January Good News Roundup

Posted on January 31, 2012

GoodGuide kicked 2012 off to a great, healthy start and we are confident it is indicative of even better things to come. The media has been predicting that the rise of the sustainable shopper will be a major trend this year and … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Game Plan

Posted on January 30, 2012

Super Bowl Sunday might be the second largest day of food consumption (aside from Thanksgiving), but that doesn’t mean you have to throw your health game plan out the window. Armed with the GoodGuide app on your smartphone, you can … Continue reading →

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The Smarter Barcode

Posted on January 11, 2012

The simple arrangement of black and white lines that revolutionized shopping decades ago has done it again. To celebrate the barcode’s 60th birthday, The NY Times wrote an article examining its history and exploring new innovations from advancements utilizing mobile technology to … Continue reading →

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12 Tips For A Healthy 2012

Posted on January 5, 2012

Do you pause when people ask what your New Year’s Resolutions are? Feel guilty when you see all your co-workers trekking to the gym, but not guilty enough to actually go? Whether you are a health nut with a green … Continue reading →

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December Good News Roundup

Posted on January 3, 2012

Here at GoodGuide we ended the year with lots of good news and exciting new endeavors. Check out some of the December highlights below. Let’s all strive for a happy and healthy 2012! Huffington Post: “Take Toxic Chemicals Off Your … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Price Tag On Clothes

Posted on December 28, 2011

We all know how to find the price tag that shows us how big a dent in our wallets a new shirt will make. But what isn’t as clear is the underlying costs of every outfit’s life cycle. Greenovate, a … Continue reading →

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Compare Favorite Brands With New Tool

Posted on December 22, 2011

You may know how your favorite companies score on GoodGuide, but do you know how they compare to each other based on factors such as their environmental impacts and treatment of workers? Now, with technology from data-driven comparison site FindTheBest, you will … Continue reading →

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A Good Guide To Holiday Shopping

Posted on December 19, 2011

If you are still scrambling to find last minute gifts, it’s pretty safe to say that electronics will be one of the main items on your list.  But did you know that by gifting someone a fancy new flat screen TV, … Continue reading →

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How Would A Celebrity Rate?

Posted on December 14, 2011

It’s clear that Britney Spears is a slave for endorsements, as seen in her recent music videos that are chock-full of product placements. In honor of the bubblegum-pop-star-turned-scandal-magnet’s 30th birthday, here is a look at what Britney Spears would score if … Continue reading →

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