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Fast Food Restaurants That Compost: Greenwashing or Eco-Friendly Business?


During a recent (and rare) trip to Burger King, I was shocked when it was time to throw away my wrappers, napkins and little ketchup cup. There were two bins: one for compost, and one for trash. Of course, when I peeked inside, I saw napkins mistakenly tossed in the garbage, and wrappers in the compost bin. … More »

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Fast Food Restaurants That Compost: Greenwashing or Eco-Friendly Business?

Infographic: How We Really Feel About Eco-Friendly Companies


Global companies are certainly trying to be more eco-friendly (or at least pretend to be) but is the effort really worth it? This infographic examines if “going green” is making a company more or less favorable in the eyes of consumers around the world. … More »

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Infographic: How We Really Feel About Eco-Friendly Companies

Funny or Die’s Chevron Spoof: Videos That Crack Us Up


Remember the “We Agree” Chevron ads that came out after the oil spill in the Gulf, focusing on Chevron’s “commitment” to renewable energy?

We’re not sure why Chevron thought that the American public would buy these ads, or their condescending tone. Now, a Chevron Thinks We’re Stupid site has popped up, … More »

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Funny or Die’s Chevron Spoof: Videos That Crack Us Up

Why is it so hard to find real green goods


A new green consumer survey along with some questionable advice from GreenGoods has made me seriously rethink how complicated it is for consumers to choose actual green products over greenwashing junk products. So in the next few posts we’ll look at why this is and how you as a green consumer can make smarter choices.

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Why is it so hard to find real green goods

Be careful when using eco-rating guides


There are plenty of places on the web to look for eco-rated products. Some sites are amazing while others are good with a few cons. Some make you go hmmm entirely like GoodGuide.

GoodGuide notes that they provide, “The world’s largest and most reliable source of information on the health, environmental, and social impacts of the [...]

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Be careful when using eco-rating guides