How sustainable is your go-to grocery store?

Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Trader Joe's

Urban grocery store chain, popular for its whitelabel products

Harmful

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Whole Foods

Grocery chain known for its organic offering; owned by Amazon

Poor

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Kroger

U.S. grocery chain and parent company of other grocery brands

Poor

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Aldi

Grocery store chain, originally founded in Europe

Fair

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Safeway

Grocery chain with stores in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii

Harmful

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Publix

Grocery store chain in the Southeast U.S.

Harmful

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

H-E-B

Grocery chain with hundreds of stores in Texas

Poor

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Sprouts Farmers Market

Specialty grocery store, focused on organic foods

Fair

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Meijer

Grocery chain with many locations in the Midwest U.S.

Harmful

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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores

Natural Grocers

Health good grocer with stores in the Western U.S. and Texas

Harmful

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Find sustainable brands at big retailers

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The 10 Most Sustainable Cleaning Brands on Amazon

If it has to be Prime'd, these are our top picks.

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100+ of the Most Sustainable Beauty and Personal Care Brands at Amazon

Our top picks for skincare, beauty, hair care, and dental.

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9 Sustainable Cleaning Brands at Walmart

Short on plastic and parabens, but tough on messes.

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10+ Sustainable Personal Care Brands at Walmart

From deodorant to toothpaste, these are the most sustainable picks.

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9 Sustainable Cleaning Brands at Target

If Target is your only option, these are our top picks.

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50+ of the Most Sustainable Beauty Brands at Target

When you have to do a beauty Target run, these are our top picks.

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4 Sustainable Cleaning Brands at Costco

For your next cleaning supply restock.

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Can We Trust Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly Badge?

Amazon uses the Climate Pledge Friendly badge to help you find sustainable products more easily. But can it be trusted?

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Tap into find sustainable alts and sustainable brand guides for each store.

General Store

Amazon

Global ecommerce retailer proliferating convenience culture

Poor

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Walmart

Big box retailer selling in stores and online

Poor

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Target

American chain retailer selling in store and online

Poor

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Costco

Big box, membership warehouse store

Poor

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How to lower the cost of your groceries, for your wallet and the environment

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The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Grocery Shopping

Wherever you grocery shop, we've got tips to make your trip more sustainable.

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8 Easy Ways to Cut Down Your Grocery Bills

Here are some money-saving tips to cut down on your grocery bills.

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6 Ways We're Saving on Groceries

How to stock your kitchen without breaking the bank.

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5 Places to Shop Sustainably for Local Produce

Eating local and seasonally is better for the environment and our health. Learn about the numerous options available for shopping locally and seasonally.

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Buy Less, Eat More: How to Reduce Food Waste

From wilted herbs to stale bread, how can we tackle food waste in our own kitchens?

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How to Shop at a Zero-Waste Refill Store

Shopping at zero waste refill stores is slightly different from shopping at traditional supermarkets.‍ Here are some tips to make your refill store experience more pleasant.

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Sustainable Savings Tips for a Tough Economy

Sustainability and savings can go hand-in-hand. Here are some practical ways (along with guides) to stretch your budget while living a sustainable lifestyle.

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Is It More Sustainable to Shop Local?

A nuanced look at the pros and cons

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Why Local and Seasonal Eating Matters

When we eat local, we help shift our systems in ways that are good for the planet and our communities.

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Easy Sustainability Hacks for Grocery Shopping

With just a few simple swaps while doing grocery shopping, you can reduce waste, save money, and enjoy food that's better for you and the environment.

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Better picks for food, reusables, and cleaning

General Store

Grove Collaborative

Retailer of sustainably-minded cleaning and personal care

Best

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Grocery Delivery

Thrive Market

Packaged food retailer, selling leading organic brands

Good

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General Store

EarthHero

Online marketplace selling reusable and plastic-free products

Best

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Personal Care Products

Zero Waste Store

Household products that help reduce waste

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Ecoternatives

Cleaning and personal care products, with low-plastic options

Fair

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There are plenty of ways to align your money with your values

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How to Boycott Big Brands (Without Burning Out)

A gentler, more doable approach to boycotting big brands.

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Is It More Sustainable to Shop Local?

A nuanced look at the pros and cons

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Intention Over Impulse: 6 Tips to Avoid Overconsumption When Shopping Online

Resist the urge to impulse buy! Before you checkout, use these tips.

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Can We Have Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism?

Capitalism puts profit over planet, so can we function in a capitalist society without bringing harm to the planet?

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How Unplugging Can Curb Overconsumption

By consciously unplugging, we not only protect mental wellness but also resist the broader social and environmental pressures that drive overconsumption.

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Why Are People Boycotting Amazon?

Thousands of people have ditched Amazon due to its business practices and worker treatment.

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Why Are Shoppers Boycotting Target?

Shoppers are becoming more conscious about where they spend their money and are boycotting large retailers in the process. As one of the biggest retailers in the country, Target sits at the center of this conversation.

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Trader Joe's Has a Cult Following, But Is It Sustainable?

But for all its cultural admiration, Trader Joe’s falls strikingly short on sustainability.

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