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by Ellis Jones (Author)
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This is the only comprehensive guide for socially and environmentally responsible consumers available. It contains over fifteen years of comprehensive research distilled into a pocket-sized, shopping-friendly format, ranking every product on the shelf from A to F-turning your grocery list into a most powerful tool to change the world.

About the Author
Ellis Jones has been teaching students to make a difference in the world for the past 15 years. A scholar of social responsibility, social change and everyday activism, he founded and directs the Better World Network, giving presentations throughout the US. He currently teaches sociology at University of California, Davis.

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  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: New Society Publishers (November 20, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0865715769
  • ISBN-13: 978-0865715769
  • Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #399,496 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Eco resource, November 29, 2006
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We purchased this book directly from the author at the Green Festival in San Francisco in November 2006. We were very excited to find it as we ourselves have done research into many of these companies for our own purchasing needs. We try our best to live responsibly but are by no means hippies, we each own a car (although rarely drive them) and live a comfortable existance. We try to consume as little as we can but the reality is that we don't want to look like tramps who just rolled off a box-car. We like to dress nice, drink good wine, and live in a nicely furnished place. This book has been a great addition to our lives, it takes the wonder and even some of the guilt out of shopping. The letter grading of the companies is excellent and could not be any clearer, the additional information (like the "corporate villian" and "corporate hero") next to the ratings is terriffic and concise. We have shown this book to friends and they all want a copy. This is an invaluable tool and we never shop without it. Bravo Mr. Jones!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable!, November 30, 2006
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This is an invaluable quick-reference guide for ethical and eco-friendly shopping. It's comprehensive, listing popular national brands, regional brands, and smaller organics, among others. It's fantastic for shopping, as it's small and portable, but packed with info and easy to use, with simple A-through-F grades. I do try to be an educated, careful consumer, but when shopping without time for researching first, it's great to be able to look the item up and get a quick answer. I've bought a few extra for Christmas gifts!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book to simplify your shopping decisions, January 9, 2007
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If you are a conciencious person who wants to "vote" with your dollars when you shop, you may feel frustrated by the myriad of choices facing you at the supermarket. It's hard to remember which companies are environmentally and socially responsible and which are not. Even worse, many brands are owned by terrible companies which are not indicated anywhere on the packaging. For example Kraft and Nabisco are owned by a company called Altria which owns Phillip Morris cigarettes. Most people have heard how bad Phillip Morris is, but might not know that the same company owns many common brands of food. This book helps you make decisions about which products to buy by rating companies and brands on their social and environmental records. The book is organized by product type, making it easy to use while shopping. Though it includes most major brands, some companies are not rated in this book, and that is the only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5. This is the first edition of the book, and I'm sure future releases will be more complete.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This is a great book to help people buy the most productive products. It is small enough to carry with you while shopping.
Published 2 days ago by Janet E. Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars green shopping guide
we sent this to everyone for christmas--it is a valuable guide for shopping and knowing which companies care for the environment, and their employees. Read more
Published 6 days ago by B. cleave

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful product
Makes being socially conscious very easy.... (maybe that shouldn't be easy, but it's nice) :)
Published 3 months ago by C. J. Mcanlis

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Wake-up Call !~!~
I got one of these for my Mother , my daughter and myself after I perused the one my best friend had. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gypsy Queen

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide
I am very impressed by the content and usabilty of this book. In particular that it includes both social and environmental actions in its ratings. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Dobrowski

4.0 out of 5 stars Where you shop can make a difference
As I read this little book, I became far more aware of the companies and brands that are not stewards of the environment or ethical behavior. Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. Marx

5.0 out of 5 stars informative and easy to take along when shopping
We have been using the first edition of The Better World Shopping Guide for some time now and were pleased
to get the updated edition this Fall. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Karen Sampson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book
I just finished reading The Better World Shopping Guide and I find it a very valuable tool to help assit me in making better shopping decisions from coffee to cars and from paper... Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. Vetrano

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
I received this book this morning for Christmas, my mom and I went through it looking at all the different brands we buy. It is a good little guide I can fit in my purse. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kikia

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as comprehensive as I hoped
I devoured the Better World Handbook and purchased the Better World Shopper without thinking twice about it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Rasmussen

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