The Better World Shopping Guide: Every Dollar Makes A Difference

The only comprehensive guide for socially and environmentally responsible consumers available, this book ranks every product on the shelf from A to F so you can quickly tell the "good guys" from the "bad guys"-turning your grocery list into a powerful tool to change the world. Representing over seventeen years of distilled research, data is organized into the most common product categories including coffee, energy bars, computers, gasoline, clothing, banks, cars, water, and more. Also included is a summary of the essential information about particular product categories, profiles of the best and worst companies, practical buying tips, and the most useful online resources available. Whether you believe in environmental sustainability, human rights, animal protection, community involvement, or social justice, this book is for you

Small enough to fit in a back pocket or small purse and organized in a shopping-friendly format, "The Better World Shopping Guide" will help you change the world as you shop

Ellis Jones has been teaching people to make a difference in the world for over a decade with works like "The Better World Handbook," A scholar of social responsibility, social change, and everyday activism, he founded and directs the Better World Network. He teaches sociology at the University of California, Davis.