Feb 2, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
“Natural Society has awarded Monsanto the Worst Company of 2011 award for its ongoing work to threaten human health and the environment. In a recent study of genetically-modified corn, scientists found that the genetically-modified food may...
Feb 1, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
It’s fascinating to see how social entrepreneurs are taking an already innovative model (one-for-one) and innovating on it further to drive social impact. One-for-one is inspiring, and while the model still has room for improvement (empowering self-sufficiency),...
Jan 31, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
What a compelling collection of thoughts. Urban Homestead sounds like an excellent initiative. We dig the idea of taking action to overturn big corporate powers. We also believe that there are truly socially responsible brands out there today, worth supporting to help...
Jan 30, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Menthol is bad news. At least when it comes to cigarettes. When the FDA banned flavoring of cigarettes in 2009, menthol miraculously slipped through the cracks. That’s right, apparently the menthol-making process of formulating the compound synthetically or deriving...
Jan 29, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Manufacturers have found a new way to appeal to eco-friendly consumers: Brown it. The Wall Street Journal lays out the trend: Dunkin’ Donuts, Cinnabon, and Target are swapping their white napkins for brown ones. Seventh Generation dyes its translucent diapers...
Jan 26, 2012 | buy positively, Musings
Earlier this month, we wrote about the power of crowdfunding and its potential to save the world. The post highlighted Rafael Correa, the President of Ecuador, and his clever, ambitious experiment to crowdfund the conservation of one of Ecuador’s most precious natural...
