Comments on: Burt’s Bees, Whole Foods Perceived Greenest US Brands http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/06/09/climate-change-identified-as-biggest-issue-for-global-consumers/ Environmental Leader Fri, 25 May 2012 22:05:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: drmilagro http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/06/09/climate-change-identified-as-biggest-issue-for-global-consumers/comment-page-1/#comment-206741 drmilagro Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:49:30 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=37670#comment-206741 Trader Joe's place on this list would seem to be a case of savvy marketing. http://www.sustainableindustries.com/foodandfarms/92668139.html Trader Joe’s place on this list would seem to be a case of savvy marketing. http://www.sustainableindustries.com/foodandfarms/92668139.html

]]> By: Lisa http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/06/09/climate-change-identified-as-biggest-issue-for-global-consumers/comment-page-1/#comment-206393 Lisa Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:19:58 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=37670#comment-206393 I think it is always interesting that the brands that are recognized as environmental leaders are already HUGE COMMERCIALIZED BRANDS. I use a few amazing small scale product lines that are way more enviro saavy than these brands, but obviously not on such a large scale (which in itself is more sustainable)! Anyway, A skin/bodycare line that just recently emerged in Canada from Thailand called Thann has been a godsend for my skin and it is ALL NATURAL, child-labour free and no animal testing. I use Thann’s Aromatic Wood Salt Scrub on my entire body – most scrubs I used in the past were great for exfoliation but stopped there, but Thann’s scrub moisturizers too saving me that extra step. There are a bunch of different blends of essential oils but this one has tangerine oil which is really helping with my stretchmarks post-baby. For skincare, I found this incredible collection called Seaflora based out of Vancouver Island British Columbia. The concept is based on embracing the natural nutrients found in the ocean through seaweed and after 6 months using their full facial care regime, I am convinced in the power of seaweeds. I really like the Iridaea Light Facial Masque is perfect for me – I use it twice a week to calm my skin and always feel refreshed and moisturized afterwards. I think it is always interesting that the brands that are recognized as environmental leaders are already HUGE COMMERCIALIZED BRANDS. I use a few amazing small scale product lines that are way more enviro saavy than these brands, but obviously not on such a large scale (which in itself is more sustainable)!

Anyway, A skin/bodycare line that just recently emerged in Canada from Thailand called Thann has been a godsend for my skin and it is ALL NATURAL, child-labour free and no animal testing. I use Thann’s Aromatic Wood Salt Scrub on my entire body – most scrubs I used in the past were great for exfoliation but stopped there, but Thann’s scrub moisturizers too saving me that extra step. There are a bunch of different blends of essential oils but this one has tangerine oil which is really helping with my stretchmarks post-baby.

For skincare, I found this incredible collection called Seaflora based out of Vancouver Island British Columbia. The concept is based on embracing the natural nutrients found in the ocean through seaweed and after 6 months using their full facial care regime, I am convinced in the power of seaweeds. I really like the Iridaea Light Facial Masque is perfect for me – I use it twice a week to calm my skin and always feel refreshed and moisturized afterwards.

]]> By: Jon http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/06/09/climate-change-identified-as-biggest-issue-for-global-consumers/comment-page-1/#comment-205311 Jon Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:00:23 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=37670#comment-205311 Solid list. For those looking for some up-and-coming ecopreneurial brands, I want to introduce Abe's Market - www.abesmarket.com. Or, for a 2-minute dose of inspiration from some folks who sacrificed it all to start their natural product lines, see - http://www.abesmarket.com/journey Solid list. For those looking for some up-and-coming ecopreneurial brands, I want to introduce Abe’s Market – http://www.abesmarket.com.
Or, for a 2-minute dose of inspiration from some folks who sacrificed it all to start their natural product lines, see – http://www.abesmarket.com/journey

]]> By: L Phillips http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/06/09/climate-change-identified-as-biggest-issue-for-global-consumers/comment-page-1/#comment-204823 L Phillips Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:16:21 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=37670#comment-204823 I wrote to Burt's Bees to ask them if their Lip Shimmers had any ingredients made in China. A company representative responded quickly and said that they do "outsource" some products, but she was not specific in her answer, and I still don't know if the Lip Shimmers have any ingredients made in China. The Lip Shimmer tube does not say "Made in U.S.A." (It only gives the company address in this country.) I wrote her again, asking her to be more specific. I hope she writes me back. If the Lip Shimmers are made in China, I hope the company will start making them in the U.S.A. I am writing to every company whose products I use to find out if they are really made in the U.S.A. I wrote to Burt’s Bees to ask them if their Lip Shimmers had any ingredients made in China. A company representative responded quickly and said that they do “outsource” some products, but she was not specific in her answer, and I still don’t know if the Lip Shimmers have any ingredients made in China. The Lip Shimmer tube does not say “Made in U.S.A.” (It only gives the company address in this country.) I wrote her again, asking her to be more specific. I hope she writes me back. If the Lip Shimmers are made in China, I hope the company will start making them in the U.S.A. I am writing to every company whose products I use to find out if they are really made in the U.S.A.

]]> By: Rebecca Fay http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/06/09/climate-change-identified-as-biggest-issue-for-global-consumers/comment-page-1/#comment-203954 Rebecca Fay Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:56:52 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=37670#comment-203954 The question these surveys always seem to miss is WHY do consumers rank certain brands as particularly green? Do they really know what Wholefoods is doing to tackle climate change or is it just clever marketing? In order to meet increasing consumer awareness and demand, brands need to take concrete action to meet significant emission reduction targets so that they can send out a clear, consistent and credible message to their customers. An interesting white paper on the topic of how brands manage carbon is available here: http://www.carbonneutral.com/knowledge-centre/white-papers/ The question these surveys always seem to miss is WHY do consumers rank certain brands as particularly green? Do they really know what Wholefoods is doing to tackle climate change or is it just clever marketing? In order to meet increasing consumer awareness and demand, brands need to take concrete action to meet significant emission reduction targets so that they can send out a clear, consistent and credible message to their customers. An interesting white paper on the topic of how brands manage carbon is available here: http://www.carbonneutral.com/knowledge-centre/white-papers/

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