Author Archives: Michael Mann

11 Eco Conscious Brands To Celebrate For Earth Day

The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. Our editors have written about sustainable brands for a decade. For Earth Day, we’ve compiled some of our favorites leading the charge in eco-consciousness. Earth Day is here, and what better time of…

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How To Ensure Your Seafood Is Sustainable, According To The Marine Stewardship Council

The earliest known seafood dinner was a bowl of shellfish eaten on the coast of South Africa 165,000 years ago. As long as there have been humans, we’ve eaten seafood.  Seafood is an excellent source of lean protein, omega-3s, iron, and vitamins B and D, and it’s one of the most carbon-efficient foods on the…

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Is Your Garden Hose Toxic?

It’s summer time, and it’s hot. What could be more wholesome and refreshing on a hot, sunny day than kids running through the sprinkler and drinking from the garden hose, right? But what if that hose is delivering a large dose of heavy metals and toxic plasticizers to your children and your garden? The Toxic…

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25 Ways To Use Less Plastic

It is very possible to get most of the plastic out of your life—especially the disposable and single-use plastic. (Though durable goods like computers and car parts will be the exception). Start with the low hanging fruit first, like buying your eggs in cardboard instead of polystyrene. Then consider taking on just one or two…

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