There’s No “I” in Buy

Interview with Daniel Vidal of Whole Planet Foundation (WPF) Mike: Break it down for us, what is Whole Planet Foundation (WPF)? Daniel: WPF is a Whole Foods Market (WFM) established nonprofit foundation. Our mission is poverty alleviation through microcredit in the...
13 Sustainable Brands Owned by Big Corporations

13 Sustainable Brands Owned by Big Corporations

Think you’re supporting a small business when you make the more “natural” or “organic” choice at the supermarket? Think again. A big reason these brands are available in such a mainstream environment is because they’re part of larger corporations — you know, the ones...
Add Impact to Your Empty Calories

Add Impact to Your Empty Calories

Anyone who’s ever absently scarfed down half a bag of chips or sat too close to the office jelly bean bowl can easily see snacks as the enemy. One-third of the calories in an average American diet come from snacks, according to nutritionist Christopher Mohr. Now...
Is Walmart Really Going Organic and Local?

Is Walmart Really Going Organic and Local?

Walmart sells 18 percent of all the groceries bought in the United States—more than anyone else by a wide margin. And it’s not just Froot Loops and rock-hard tomatoes. Over the last decade, Walmart has emerged as a massive player in the organic-food market.  But...