Needing a Nutritious Baby Food that also Nurtures Mother Nature? Greenopia Rates Major Baby Food Brands for Greenness
Today Greenopia released an environmental analysis of 10 of the top baby food manufacturers. The top brand, receiving 4 out of a possible 4 leafs, was Tastybaby. Major brands such as Gerber, EnFamil, and Pediasure did not fare as well in the study, although some have improved their supply chain over the past few years and have pledged continued action.
Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2009 -- Today Greenopia released an environmental analysis of 10 of the top baby food manufacturers. The top brand, receiving 4 out of a possible 4 leafs, was Tastybaby.
Major brands such as Gerber, EnFamil, and Pediasure did not fare as well in the study, although some have improved their supply chain over the past few years and have pledged continued action.
With the baby food industry being the source of constant product recalls, the safety of the food itself is the primary concern. But some companies have also been addressing their environmental footprint while making some of the safest products on the market.
"Being a mother of three, I understand how hard it is, when you are in a hurry, to make the best choice for your children," says Gay Browne, Founder of Greenopia. "Hopefully this information will be helpful for parents everywhere and make their life a little bit easier."
Greenopia used a comprehensive set of criteria to determine the baby food company ratings. Data was collected from the companies themselves pertaining to the ingredient sourcing, transparency, transportation methods, attributes of the product's packaging, and company logistics. Weights were set based off the relative life cycle impacts of each criterion during baby food production.
"It's especially important that the ingredients found in baby food are sourced in a safe and responsible manner," said Doug Mazeffa, Greenopia's Research Director. "Babies and small children are more susceptible to many of the hazards found in our environment, so it is crucial that baby food companies take special care."
To find a green baby store in your city, check out Greenopia's local green business directories.
Greenopia employs its award-winning eco-analysis method to deliver actionable green-assessments to the rapidly growing green consumer market. Green businesses and merchants use Greenopia's targeted marketing methods to effectively reach consumers making greener choices.
About Greenopia: The leading online directory for green, sustainable and socially conscious, daily purchase decisions. Greenopia provides the market's only independent rating and ranking of green services and products. Our rankings and ratings are based on our review of publicly available information and reflect our evaluation of such information. To find out more, please visit www.greenopia.com.
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