Comments on: Consumerism and its discontents: The Eco-shopper’s Dilemma http://greenlagirl.com/consumerism-and-its-discontents-the-eco-shoppers-dilemma/ Urban environmental lifestyle blog in Los Angeles Tue, 22 May 2012 01:46:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: nina george http://greenlagirl.com/consumerism-and-its-discontents-the-eco-shoppers-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-471791 nina george Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:02:26 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=10602#comment-471791 I have been a supplier of handmade soaps to the Canadian health food industry for 16 years. And finally I have decided to make a video on the deceptive ingredients in many name brand bath and products. I read the Omnivore’s Dilemma and started to look at how pervasive corn is in our ‘natural’ bath and body products. My company makes castile soap and I have created a video called ” Are You Washing With Corn”- view http://mountainskysoap.com/corn.php People have to make choices as to what they buy, as that will drive the market, their health and the planet's overall sustainability. I have been a supplier of handmade soaps to the Canadian health food industry for 16 years. And finally I have decided to make a video on the deceptive ingredients in many name brand bath and products.

I read the Omnivore’s Dilemma and started to look at how pervasive corn is in our ‘natural’ bath and body products.

My company makes castile soap and I have created a video called ” Are You Washing With Corn”- view http://mountainskysoap.com/corn.php

People have to make choices as to what they buy, as that will drive the market, their health and the planet’s overall sustainability.

]]> By: Carrie http://greenlagirl.com/consumerism-and-its-discontents-the-eco-shoppers-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-470907 Carrie Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:32:24 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=10602#comment-470907 You should definitely give our Weleda products a try! They're available in Whole Foods, Target, and CVS stores in Southern California, natural health and grocery stores, as well as on our website: http://www.usa.weleda.com. We're launching a new line on October 5th that we're really excited about! It's called Pomegranate Regenerating Body Care. If you're interested in reviewing, let me know. Thanks! You should definitely give our Weleda products a try! They’re available in Whole Foods, Target, and CVS stores in Southern California, natural health and grocery stores, as well as on our website: http://www.usa.weleda.com. We’re launching a new line on October 5th that we’re really excited about! It’s called Pomegranate Regenerating Body Care. If you’re interested in reviewing, let me know.
Thanks!

]]> By: Siel http://greenlagirl.com/consumerism-and-its-discontents-the-eco-shoppers-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-470894 Siel Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:00:47 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=10602#comment-470894 Thanks for the transparency -- Carrie :) I've heard good things about Weleda, though I've never tried the brand myself -- I'll look into the toothpastes :) Thanks for the transparency — Carrie :) I’ve heard good things about Weleda, though I’ve never tried the brand myself — I’ll look into the toothpastes :)

]]> By: Kim http://greenlagirl.com/consumerism-and-its-discontents-the-eco-shoppers-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-469865 Kim Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:52:34 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=10602#comment-469865 I agree with “balancing convenience and practicality with ethics and environmentalism.” While I feel better buying green products locally and would prefer to support the little guy, I don’t think you should beat yourself up for purchasing products that you can't find locally at more conventional businesses. I agree with “balancing convenience and practicality with ethics and environmentalism.”

While I feel better buying green products locally and would prefer to support the little guy, I don’t think you should beat yourself up for purchasing products that you can’t find locally at more conventional businesses.

]]> By: Carrie http://greenlagirl.com/consumerism-and-its-discontents-the-eco-shoppers-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-469645 Carrie Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:34:52 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=10602#comment-469645 In the name of complete transparency, I have to let you know up front that I work for Weleda, the organic skincare company, but I wanted to chime in. Our brand is owned by a family trust in Germany so we're not corporate owned, and in the grand scheme of things, we're pretty small compared with some other natural brands. We have a wonderful line of toothpastes that are all-natural and made with plant ingredients. My favorite, and many long-time users swear by this one, is the Salt Toothpaste. I know it sounds weird, but you should give it try. It's very unique and it really works. You can find our products at Whole Foods, on our website and at natural health stores. :) In the name of complete transparency, I have to let you know up front that I work for Weleda, the organic skincare company, but I wanted to chime in. Our brand is owned by a family trust in Germany so we’re not corporate owned, and in the grand scheme of things, we’re pretty small compared with some other natural brands. We have a wonderful line of toothpastes that are all-natural and made with plant ingredients. My favorite, and many long-time users swear by this one, is the Salt Toothpaste. I know it sounds weird, but you should give it try. It’s very unique and it really works. You can find our products at Whole Foods, on our website and at natural health stores. :)

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