I have been hesitant about buying makeup since, well, I went a bit overboard in the glitter department in middle school. I don’t really wear it that often, but I’m interested in investing in some nice new stuff. The problem lies in searching for products that are eco-friendly AND good for my health. How do you google that without sifting through message boards galore? Well, I just found this website called Good Guide, they rate everything from food and personal care products to cleaning products and toys. They rate products on three scales from 1-10: Health, Environment, and Society (ethics, safety, etc). They allow for user reviews and you can purchase many of the products from links off the site. They also go a bit further and clear up some common myths about ingredients and production and help make being conscious about what we buy a bit easier.  So c’mon consumer America, jump on board! Find out where your money goes.

Until recently, I too have fallen victim to blaming faceless monster corporations for many evils in this world, especially in regards to sustainability. But lately, I’ve come to find out that many of them are making huge strides towards becoming more eco-friendly. Walmart, for example, is striving to use renewable energy and is now the “largest private producer of solar power in the United States”, according to Good Magazine. I know, I couldn’t believe it either. They are making a push towards all Energy Star appliances, and are in the process of making a scorecard to test the sustainability of their suppliers, which has now become an example for other corporations. AND, Walmart was the sole carrier of HP’s recently released laptop that came packaged in an over the shoulder sling bag, eliminating waste completely. Sorry PC Hipsters, they’ve already sold out.

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