Tag Archives: conscious consumer

12 Tips For A Healthy 2012

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

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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The Hidden Price Tag On Clothes

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

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 by

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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Weed Out Greenwashing With GoodGuide

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Imagine if you instantly knew whether an ad was truthful when surfing the web. Or better yet, whether the company behind the ad was aligned with the issues that matter to you. This is now possible with an exciting new … Continue reading →

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Feel Good About Holiday Indulgences

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Not sure how indulging in ham, pie and other holiday favorites can actually make you feel good? Well, if the meal is cooked with an eye towards sustainability, you’re more likely to make a positive impact on your local community, … Continue reading →

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How To Find Safer, Greener Products

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Have you tried the new Purchase Analyzer yet? If you want to find better products at the best prices, this new feature is for you. Simply sync up online stores you frequently shop at, personalize the shopping filter with issues … Continue reading →

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The GoodGuide Purchase Analyzer: Redefining Online Shopping

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Comparison shopping is getting personal. Imagine if you had the ability to match your shopping cart against your own values and preferences, ultimately revealing better products at the best prices. With GoodGuide’s new Purchase Analyzer you can do just that. For the first … Continue reading →

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Five Words to Not Live By

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Earlier this week, we saw a great list of greenwashing terms over at Huffington Post. We have a few more marketing terms of concern – words that lead you to believe in a concept that is unregulated and often subjective … Continue reading →

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At the Tipping Point?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

A lot of the discussions around the GoodGuide office touch on why people buy specific products. In most cases, a purchase decision comes down to price, efficacy, and convenience. Only recently has health impact really been a serious factor and, … Continue reading →

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A Good Guide To Reducing Household Toxins

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Toxins are so widespread that they are in our personal care products, our cleaning supplies and even our plastics. Is this the future we want for our families? The Trash Cancer movement is determined to put an end to this … Continue reading →

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