"Small enough to fit in your pocket, this practical little book will help you change the world as you shop! While we strive to make our vote count every four years, few of us realize that our most immediate power to shape the world is squandered on a daily basis. Every dollar we spend has the potential to create social and environmental change. In fact, it already has. The world that exists today is in large part a result of our purchasing decisions. The Better World Shopping Guide rates hundreds of products and services from A to F so you can quickly tell the ""good guys"" from the ""bad guys"" and ensure your money is not supporting corporations that make decisions based solely on the bottom line. Drawing on decades of meticulous research, this revised seventh edition will help you find out who actually ""walks the talk"" when it comes to: Environmental sustainability Human rights Community involvement Animal protection Social justice. Small enough to fit in a back pocket or handbag and organized in a user-friendly format, covering more brands than ever, The Better World Shopping Guide helps you reward companies who are doing good, penalize those involved in destructive activities, and change the world as you shop!"
By:
Ellis Jones
Imprint: New Society Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 7th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 152mm,
Width: 102mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 145g
ISBN: 9780865719460
ISBN 10: 0865719462
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 21 June 2022
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Appreciation 7th Edition Notes The Website The App The Other Apps Social Media The Documentary The Problem The Solution The Issues The Sources The Rankings Frequently Asked Questions What Do The Grades Mean? Star Company Profile The 20 Best List The 20 Worst List The Top 10 Climate Actions The Top 10 Things To Change The 10 Biggest Success Stories The 10 Biggest Disappointments The Top 10 Bailout List The Top 10 Lobbyist List Who Owns Who? Independently Owned The News News-Center News-Left News-Right What If I Can't Find A Company? How To Use This Shopping Guide 1. Airlines 2. Appliances & Hardware 3. Baby Care 4. Baked Goods & Baking Supplies 5. Banks & Credit Cards 6. Beer 7. Big Tech 8. Body Care 9. Bread 10. Breakfast Food 11. Butter & Margarine 12. Candy, Gum, & Mints 13. Canned Goods 14. Cars 15. Cereal 16. Chips 17. Chocolate 18. Cleaning Products 19. Climate Change 20. Clothing 21. Coffee 22. Computers & Accessories 23. Condiments & Dressings 24. Cookies & Crackers 25. Cosmetics 26. Dairy Alternatives 27. Dairy Products 28. Dental Care 29. Eggs 30. Electronics 31. Energy 32. Energy Bars 33. Energy Drinks 34. Fast Food & Restaurants 35. Feminine Care 36. Frozen Dinners 37. Fruit & Vegetables 38. Gasoline 39. Hair Care 40. Hotels 41. Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts 42. Insurance Companies 43. Juice 44. Laundry Supplies 45. Meat Alternatives 46. Meat Products 47. Medical 48. Milk & Alternatives 49. Mobile Phones & Service 50. Office & School Supplies 51. Oil, Vinegar, Olives, & Pickles 52. Online 53. Outdoor Gear 54. Paper & Paper Products 55. Pasta & Sauce 56. Peanut Butter & Jelly 57. Pet Care 58. Popcorn, Nuts, Pretzels, & Mixes 59. Retail Stores 60. Rice & Other Grains 61. Salsa, Spreads, & Dips 62. Seafood 63. Shoes 64. Soap 65. Soda 66. Soups, Noodles, & Curries 67. Sugar, Spices, & Sweeteners 68. Supermarkets 69. Tea 70. Toys & Games 71. Travel 72. Vitamins 73. Water 74. Wine Product Category Index Data Sources About the Author
Ellis Jones, PhD, is the award-winning author of six previous bestselling editions of The Better World Shopping Guide and co-author of The Better World Handbook. A scholar of social responsibility, global citizenship, and ethical consumerism, he gives presentations across North America, Europe, and Asia empowering people to make a difference. Ellis is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA, where he focuses his energies on bridging the gap between academics, activists, and the average citizen. www.betterworldshopper.org
