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A graphic shows a range pf ethical ratings for various kinds of butter, ranging from 0 to 5 Green Stars. Butter from dairy cows score between 0 and 2 Green Stars. Butter from intensive dairies scores 0 Green Stars while butter from pasture-raised cows may score up to 2 Green Stars. Good plant-based butters (palm oil free) such as Naturli' and Miyoko's receive high scores of 4.5 and 5 Green Stars, respectively.
Anatomy of a green stars review, Ethical shopping guide

Butter: I can’t believe it’s not ethical!

I’m sharing a post from Ethical Bargains that evaluated Ivy’s Reserve carbon-neutral butter. UK-based Wyke Farms launched this butter in 2023, a year after releasing “the world’s first carbon neutral cheddar.” In the end, I scored Ivy’s Reserve butter 2/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact and at the same time realized that this is close to the maximum score that I’d give a dairy-based butter product. Is this fair? Continue reading Butter: I can’t believe it’s not ethical!

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Dave's Killer Bread logo is pictured. This comprises a drawing of a man with long hair and mustache in a red T-shirt playing an electric guitar. Over this are the words Dave's Killer Bread. Dave's Killer Bread second chances program.
Ethical shopping guide, Social and environmental issues

Second Chances – Dave’s Killer Bread

I was not aware of the story behind Dave’s Killer Bread until I researched the brand, last week. All I knew was that Dave was a long-haired dude who played guitar and was now making a range of healthy, organic breads. Before joining his family’s bakery to form the brand Dave’s Killer Bread, Dave spent 15 years of his life in prison. Continue reading Second Chances – Dave’s Killer Bread

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