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GoodGuide is a company based in Berkeley, California that rates products based on their social, environmental, and health impacts. GoodGuide databases include the energy and resource consumed plus the pollution produced in manufacturing the product, the nutritional value of foods, the agricultural and animal husbandry practices, and the corporate sponsorship of social and political philanthropy.[1][2]
History
[edit]GoodGuide was started as a project by Prof. ___ of the University of California at Berkeley.
Lists and Databases
[edit]iPhone application
[edit]The GoodGuide software application for the iPhone and iPod touch reads the bar codes on product labels using the iPhone's camera, and provides a summary of the product's score according to GoodGuide's rating system.[1][2]
Reviews and awards
[edit]Goodguide was a final jury selection for TechCrunch50 in September, 2008.[3]
See also
[edit]- Ethical consumerism
- Ecolabel
- Sustainable seafood advisory lists and certification
- Seafood Watch
- Green brands
- Fair trade
- Guide to Green Companies Better World Shopping Guide
References
[edit]- ^ a b "New iPhone Application From GoodGuide Lets Users Scan Barcodes to Get Health, Environment and Social Responsibility Ratings While in the Store". Wed, 18 Nov 2009. Retrieved 11-30-09.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ a b Todd Woody (28 Nov 2009). "GoodGuide scanner makes healthy food shopping point and click". Retrieved 11-30-09.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Claim Your Network". Yammer. Retrieved 2008-09-10.
External links
[edit][GoodGuide.com corporate website http://www.goodguide.com]
Category:Environmental organizations based in the United States]] Category:Sustainable food system]] Category:Consumer guides]] Category:Food and drink media]]