Here’s a graphic showing ethical scores for various sources of protein in our diets. This is a simplified, somewhat subjective picture, but I think it’s useful. #food #ethical #consumption #sustainability #vegan #vegetarian #climate #climatechange #consumerchoice #sustainablefood #environment

New vegan protein bars from RxBar: A huge improvement Until recently, all RxBar protein bars were made with commodity market egg white powder. So I was excited to see the launch of two vegan bars, which also contain more protein than the regular bars. Each plant-based bar contains an impressive 18…

The spring 2026 Grocery Outlet wine sale is being held next week. It runs from March 4-10, 2026 and all wine will be discounted an extra 20%. Customers with the Grocery Outlet app will receive a coupon for 25% off. #wine, #food, #ethical, #social, #environment, #winesale @groceryoutlet.bsky.social

A year after releasing “the world’s first carbon neutral cheddar,” Wyke Farms launched Ivy’s Reserve carbon neutral butter. I’ll examine what went into this claim and ultimately decide on an ethical rating for Ivy’s Reserve butter. #climate, #food, #dairy, #carbon ethicalbargains.org/2026/02/08/i...

I bought some Spectrum organic cooking oils at the Grocery Outlet and think they are worthy of a review. As usual, I’ll include a Green Stars rating for Spectrum’s social & environmental impact.

I discovered Lenny & Larry’s protein-rich vegan products at the Grocery Outlet. I tried out the Pizza Palooza version of their Fitzels (Fitness + Pretzels). It doesn’t look like a very serious product but it addresses a serious dilemma – meeting our protein needs without destroying the planet!

I recently picked up two vegan hazelnut chocolate bars at the Grocery Outlet – one from Lindt and one from Divine. They are a world apart in terms of ethics but I also enjoyed one much more than the other. All will be revealed!

Bill Gates’s new view on climate change is irrational greenstarsproject.org/2025/11/04/b...

The Fall 2025 Grocery Outlet wine sale kicks off next week – 20% off all wines from Nov 3-11. I’ll be looking for California wines from Sebastiani (Sonoma) and Firestone (Santa Ynez Valley) and may pick up one of the regular favorites too.

This post examines the science on whether certifications such as the Marine Stewardship Council, Friend of the Sea, and Fair Trade correlate with responsibly-caught seafood. When buying seafood there are two other important factors that we should consider. #fish #seafood #climate #sustainability

The carbon footprint of plastic production is around 2.2 billion tonnes of CO2-eq - that's more than double previous estimates. At the current growth rate, plastics will be one of the biggest drivers of climate change by 2050. Action: Set a personal budget on plastic waste! #plastic #climate #LBNL

Surprise Grocery Outlet sale this weekend - 20% off all wine. You can get 25% off, today only, if you use the coupon on the app. This is not an ad - I just like wine! Ethical coverage of food & wine. #wine, #food, #sustainability, #water, #carbon, #climate, #ethics, @groceryoutlet.bsky.social

I’m evaluating Earthbound Farm in part because I just finished a post on organic certification on the GSP and the company came up a couple of times. In The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan associated Earthbound Farm with the concept of “Big Organic.”

I just discovered Parmela Creamery vegan cheese – the sharp cheddar is one of the best plant-based hard cheeses that I’ve tried so far. However, the company has been very quiet and is no longer selling product at Whole Foods – is it in trouble? #vegan, #plant-based, #cheese, #climate

Many crops can tolerate over 30% shade cover with no drop in yield and yet the Rainforest Alliance only requires 15% shade cover, having reduced this standard over the years. So, should we support the RA? #science, #nature, #forests, #climate, @ran.org‪, ‪@greenpeace.org‬, ‪@greenpeace.eu‬,

I picked up some Beyond Steak at the Grocery Outlet ($6.99 instead of the normal price of around $8-9) and cooked it with fennel and mushrooms. I’ll review the product in terms of taste, nutrition, and ethics. #vegan, #cooking, #food, #BeyondMeat, #BeyondSteak, #climate, #sustainability, #ethical

Moving from WhatsApp to Signal is an important action, right now. Zuck has apologized for election interference in the past but all bets are off in 2025. He also wants “a culture that celebrates aggression a bit more.” #signal #meta #ethics #election #vote #suppression @meredithmeredith.bsky.social

The Grocery Outlet is springing a surprise sale on us! It starts tomorrow, June 11, and runs for 7 days. My pick is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape that will cost only $7.50 tomorrow. Also: The environmental footprints of wine. Plus: Is Jean-Luc Picard named after a grape!?

Delight Soy vegan products are available (on discount) at the Grocery Outlet at the moment. These are new gluten-free products from the NC-based company. I recommend trying the popcorn nuggets but be aware that how you cook them is crucial! #vegan, #cooking, #sustainability, #climate, #ethical,

A few categories of vegan cheese have a higher success rate, in terms of replacing their dairy-based equivalents. But in most cases there’s another element that’s also very important – how you eat it! #vegan, #Miyoko's, #cooking, #food, #cheese, #sustainability, #climate, #ethics, #GroceryOutlet,

The most critical action that all of us can take right now is to not allow petty, annoying people to distract us from the long-term view of maintaining life on Planet Earth. #climate #vegan #plant-based #ethical #activism #nature #rainforest #GHGs #land-use #water #ClimateAction #sci-fi #nature

Third-party certifications are highly relevant right now because of the systematic undermining of regulations, environmental protections, human rights, and corporate oversight. #Ethical #Fairtrade #Environment #Sustainability #SocialImpact #Poverty #ClimateChange #GlobalSouth #Equality #Fair #Trade

Last week's post on the Green Stars Project covers the topic of living ethically on a budget. Saving money and being socially/environmental responsible do actually go hand-in-hand. #EthicalConsumption #sustainability #ethical #thrift #food #waste #GroceryOutlet #TooGoodToGo #BuyNothing

An abacus is a machine you can really count on. (From the excellent Celery episode of #Portlandia in which Carrie declares social bankruptcy with @kumail.bsky.social but he's more excited about #Pink having retweeted his joke.) CYOOOOT! Tap tap...is this thing on? #dadjoke #joke #comedy

Today's post on the GSP is all about Bluesky! Features of Bluesky such as being an open network and benefit company elevate it, ethically, above the competition (see details from @jay.bsky.team at @sxsw.com for example). #ethical #GreenStars #social #EXodus #leaveX #Bluesky #JayGraber #SXSW

My car is still going strong after 27 years and has been a moss habitat for some time now :) (I hear people like moss here) If anyone is interested in my thoughts on minimizing the climate impact of car ownership, please lmk! #moss #nature #climate

Happy to be here on BlueSky. Have watched @jay.bsky.team talk (e.g. @sxsw.com) and believe that this #benefit corporation is a solid #ethical choice for social media. Remember to delete that old #X account that you're not going to need anymore.