Best Place To Shop Green
1. TRADER JOE’S
Locations throughout Orange County
800-SHOP TJS (746-7857)
Traderjoes.com
- Cage-free eggs.
- Hormone-free (rBST) milk and dairy products.
- Large variety of soy-based dairy-replacement items.
- Unconventional organic products, often with biodegradable packaging.
- Brand-label apple-smoked bacon is uncured; the only nitrates it contains
are those that occur naturally from celery salt and sea salt.
Why they’re No. 1: When it comes to organic and earth-friendly offerings, Trader
Joe’s makes a statement in every department. There are organic or eco-sensitive
selections of frozen food, eggs, meats, produce, juices, dairy products, canned
goods, nuts, wine, bakery goods, personal care items and even pet food.
Claim to fame: National and international “culinary ambassadors” are always on
the prowl for unusual, stellar products. They taste test everything; if they
come across a really good product and can strike a deal with the company that
makes it, that company then becomes a maker for the in-house label.
Inside scoop: When you see a product that you love, stock up on that item
because there’s a chance you won’t see it in a few months. Trader Joe’s
inventory is apt to change as products go out of season, production costs rise
or items are discontinued.
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