Responsible Shopper
I just returned from the All Things Organic trade show and expo in Chicago, with so much I want to learn, talk, and write about. I also returned with a wicked case of food poisoning, so I'm postponing most of the above talking, learning, and writing until I feel better. Such exciting things are happening in the "organic world" these days, though, and the show was quite inspiring.
In the meanwhile, have you seen Co-Op America's new Responsible Shopper site? Its mission is:
Responsible Shopper reports on global research and campaign information in order to alert the public about the social and environmental impact of major corporations, while providing opportunities for consumers and investors to vote with their dollars for change.We focus on companies with significant influence in their industry that are subjects of consumer and shareholder action campaigns. Getting these companies to change could lead to significant industry wide reform.
If you, like me, have trouble sometimes remembering which company is owned and by whom, who has egregious environmental practices, who keeps the sweatshops in business ... this site is for you. And remember -- if you sew your own clothes, from sustainable materials, you can be sure they're sweatshop-free!