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"Hey, Green Spender"
Aldhous and McKenna analyzed data from two available databases to determine whether or not "environmentally conscious" purchasing and investment choices can create a "green economy." The reporters found that consumers are generally confused about a company's "green credentials" and the consequent environmental cost. The results from the investigation encourage companies to fully disclose "their environmental impacts."
Tags: Earthsense; Trucost; environmental impact; eco-friendly; Whole Foods; Viacom; TreeHugger
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No title (id: 12877)
At Work investigates how many new age companies like Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Body Shop cosmetics promote themselves for using small amounts of Brazil nuts and other eco-friendly ingredients from the Amazon in ice cream, candy and cosmetics. At Work reports the harvest has had disastrous economic and cultural consequences on native cultures. (May 1, 1995)
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No title (id: 12876)
The Toronto Globe and Mail investigates how many new age companies like Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Body Shop cosmetics promote themselves for using small amounts of Brazil nuts and other eco-friendly ingredients from the Amazon in ice cream, candy and cosmetics. The Globe and Mail reports the harvest has had disastrous economic and cultural consequences on native cultures. (Sept. 29, 1995)
Tags: Entine Rain-forest chic Commerical markets Product ingredients 32 pgs.