You’ve switched out your bags, your bottles, and your light bulbs so you can reduce your environmental footprint and make the world a better place. But have you switched to green investments, too? If not, you’re missing out. Missing out on the chance to use your consumer clout to make a big difference. Missing out […]
In a major victory for all of us who believe we have a right to know what is in our food, the Campbell Soup Company has decided to voluntarily disclose the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its products. Campbell said it supports federal legislation that would require “all foods and beverages regulated by […]
Your demand for more eco-friendly cars is inspiring Ford Motor Company to manufacture vehicles that get better gas mileage, use more recycled materials, tap alternative (and less polluting) fuels, and maybe even help you save energy when you’re not driving (think: washing your clothes). I recently spent two days at the Go Further With […]
How can the world’s two consumer “superpowers”- the U.S. and China – work together to reduce the impact that consumption has on us and our world? That was the topic a capacity crowd addressed on March 22 at the U.S. – China Greener Consumption Forum. The event, held at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. […]
Big Green Purse urges consumers to shift their spending to greener products and services as a faster way to protect people and the planet. But that can be tough if you can’t find environmentally-friendly products at the stores where you commonly shop. After all, currently, only 3.5% of the produce in most grocery stores is organic. Most of the paper […]
This month’s Green Moms Carnival topic is “I believe…” I am taking the opportunity to reiterate why I created Big Green Purse, a campaign to motivate women especially to channel their spending power into social and environmental change. It is because I believe… * the fastest, most effective way to stop polluters is by pressuring them in […]
Consumer demand for seafood has been depleting fish and shrimp populations for decades. The Marine Stewardship Council has helped protect marine animal populations by creating standards retailers and consumers can follow to choose wild-caught fish from better-managed fisheries. Wal-Mart and Whole Foods are among the retailers that sell MSC-Certified seafood. “Farming” fish and shrimp […]
Want to go green but think it’s too expensive? Think again. You can actually SAVE $20-$50 every month by choosing products and services that protect the planet. Here’s how: Choose quality over quantity. Simplify your needs overall. Then, buy clothes, jewelry, toys, tools, furniture and other commodities that are made to last. You may […]
