I agree it's way too much work for individuals to do this kind of research on their own. Most of this data isn't even accessible in the first place. I think we

I agree it's way too much work for individuals to do this kind of research on their own. Most of this data isn't even accessible in the first place. I think we need to understand and take advantage of GREED to make a difference here. Two possible aspects: 1.) Companies want more sales, and want to take sales away from their competitors. 2.) Consumers like to brag when they do good things What if there was a new organization created that grants a branded and trademarked "stamp of approval" for specific products. Similar to the green "Certified Organic" stamp of approval we've all learned to trust and seek out. The organization would be responsible for digging into the specifics. I'm aware other organizations like this exist, but none that I can think of have become mainstream...could probably learn from their shortcomings. If consumers start purchasing more products with this stamp of approval, it would naturally lead to individual organizations having an incentive to change their ways - therefore taking advantage of their greed to make more $. To take advantage of the consumer greed, what if a system was established to keep track of how much "stamp of approval" purchasing they do? The consumers would naturally find ways to make subtle social cues about all the good they are doing.