All Data for Straus, Yogurt Plain Whole Milk Organic

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Health and Safety Ratings

5

Health and Safety

– 4.8/10
- 5
  
  Health and Safety (Food)
  
  – 4.8/10
  - 9
    
    Certifications
    
    – 9.3/10
    - 10
      
      Antibiotics
      
      – 10/10
      
      Data Provider: Cornucopia Institute, Dairy Buyer's Guide
      
      Tells whether the brand of this product uses antibiotics and other pharmaceutical treatments in animals.
      
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    - 8
      
      Certified Organic Farms
      
      – 8.0/10
      
      Data Provider: Cornucopia Institute, Dairy Buyer's Guide
      
      The Cornucopia Institute is a non-profit organization engaged in educational activities to support the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural issues, The Cornucopia Institute provides information to consumers, family farmers, and the media. The Organic Dairy Report and Scorecard is a national survey of organic dairy products, which differentiates ethical family farm producers from factory farm producers and brands that threaten to take over organic dairying. With this rating tool, you can see which brands and dairy products are produced using the best organic farming practices and ethics. Based on a year's research into the organic dairy business, the scorecard rates 68 different organic dairy brands and private-label products.
      
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    - 10
      
      Certified Organic Processes
      
      – 10/10
      
      Data Provider: Cornucopia Institute, Dairy Buyer's Guide
      
      The Cornucopia Institute is a non-profit organization engaged in educational activities to support the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural issues, The Cornucopia Institute provides information to consumers, family farmers, and the media. The Organic Dairy Report and Scorecard is a national survey of organic dairy products, which differentiates ethical family farm producers from factory farm producers and brands that threaten to take over organic dairying. With this rating tool, you can see which brands and dairy products are produced using the best organic farming practices and ethics. Based on a year's research into the organic dairy business, the scorecard rates 68 different organic dairy brands and private-label products.
      
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    - 10
      
      Reproductive Hormones
      
      – 10/10
      
      Data Provider: Cornucopia Institute, Dairy Buyer's Guide
      
      Tells whether the brand of this product uses production enhancing hormones (BGH/BST) or therapeutic hormones.
      
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    - 10
      
      rBGH-free Guide
      
      – 10/10
      
      Data Provider: Food and Water Watch, Artificial Hormone-free Dairy Guide
      
      The rBGH-free Guide was created by Food & Water Watch, a nonprofit consumer organization based in Washington, D.C., which works to ensure clean water and safe food in the United States and around the world. This guide contains brands that do not use recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) in their dairy products. The list of rBGH–free products was compiled by asking companies if they use rBGH, reading company websites, and consulting product guides produced by other organizations, including the Organic Consumers Association, Sierra Club, and Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility. For more information, visit http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/.
      
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  - 4
    
    Nutritional Value
    
    – 3.7/10
    - 4
      
      General Nutrition
      
      – 3.7/10
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        Saturated Fat
        
        – 0/10
        
        Data Provider: ,
        
        Tells whether this product exceeds the limit suggested by the AHA (American Heart Association)
        
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      - 5
        
        RRR Score
        
        – 4.7/10
        
        5
        
        RRR Score
        
        – 4.7/10
        
        Data Provider: ,
        
        Nutritional value based on the RRR nutritional system (ratio of recommended to restricted food components).
        
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Environmental Ratings

9

Environmental Impact

– 9.1/10
- 7
  
  Ecosystems and Biodiversity
  
  – 6.9/10
  - 7
    
    General Biodiversity Score
    
    – 6.9/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to biodiversity policies and programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 10
  
  Toxic Waste
  
  – 10/10
  - 10
    
    General Toxic Waste Score
    
    – 10/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to reducing land and water releases of hazardous or toxic substances. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 9
  
  Global Warming
  
  – 8.8/10
  - 9
    
    General Global Warming Score
    
    – 8.8/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to reducing emissions that may contribute to climate change. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 10
  
  Air Pollution
  
  – 10/10
  - 10
    
    General Air Pollution Score
    
    – 10/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to reducing air emissions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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9

Resource Management

– 9.1/10
- 8
  
  Materials Management
  
  – 8.2/10
  - 8
    
    General Materials Management Score
    
    – 8.2/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall efforts to reduce resource consumption (such as policies, awards, certifications, and public controversies). Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 9
  
  Energy Management
  
  – 8.9/10
  - 9
    
    General Energy Management Score
    
    – 8.9/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its efforts to reduce energy use and implement sustainable energy technologies such as wind or solar power. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 10
  
  Water Management
  
  – 9.9/10
  - 10
    
    General Water Management Score
    
    – 9.9/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall efforts to reduce water use and implement water management practices. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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8

Environmental Management

– 8.2/10
- 8
  
  General Environmental Management Score
  
  – 8.2/10
  
  Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
  
  Company rating on its overall commitment to environmental sustainability. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
  
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Social Ratings

9

Society

– 9.0/10
- 5
  
  Philanthropy
  
  – 5.0/10
  
  This assesses a company's charitable giving, volunteer programs and support for public/private partnerships.
  - 5
    
    General Philanthropy Score
    
    – 5.0/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its charitable giving and volunteer programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 10
  
  Community Engagement
  
  – 10/10
  
  This assesses a company's engagement with local communities, including input on company impact. It also includes community relations and support programs.
  - 10
    
    General Community Engagement Score
    
    – 10/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to engaging with local communities. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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7

Consumers

– 6.9/10
- 5
  
  Customer Satisfaction
  
  – 5.0/10
  - 5
    
    General Customer Satisfaction Score
    
    – 5.0/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 9
  
  Quality and Safety
  
  – 8.8/10
  
  This assesses a company's product quality, health, safety, and information performance, including product innovation.
  - 9
    
    General Quality and Safety Score
    
    – 8.8/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to product quality, safety, and innovation. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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6

Corporate Governance

– 6.0/10
- 8
  
  Corporate Reporting
  
  – 7.9/10
  
  This assesses the independence of a company's auditors and board, as well as its accountability and transparency to stakeholders.
  - 8
    
    General Independence, Transparency and Accountability Score
    
    – 7.9/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to transparency and accountability, including protection for whistleblowers, auditor independence, reporting on environmental and social efforts, and general financial disclosure. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 5
  
  Corporate Ethics
  
  – 5.0/10
  - 5
    
    General Corporate Ethics Score
    
    – 5.0/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to ethical corporate behavior. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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5

Workers

– 5.2/10
- 5
  
  Workplace Diversity
  
  – 4.8/10
  - 5
    
    General Workplace Diversity Score
    
    – 4.8/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to workplace diversity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 5
  
  Working Conditions and Benefits
  
  – 4.9/10
  - 5
    
    General Working Conditions and Benefits Score
    
    – 4.9/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to employee working conditions, benefits, and quality of life. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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- 6
  
  Labor and Human Rights
  
  – 5.7/10
  - 6
    
    General Labor and Human Rights Score
    
    – 5.7/10
    
    Data Provider: GoodGuide, Environmental and Social Company Assessments
    
    Company rating on its overall commitment to labor and human rights, for both its own employees and other workers in its supply chain. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    
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Product Certifications and Listings

Food and Water Watch

rBGH-free Guide

The rBGH-free Guide was created by Food & Water Watch, a nonprofit consumer organization based in Washington, D.C., which works to ensure clean water and safe food in the United States and around the world. This guide contains brands that do not use recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) in their dairy products. The list of rBGH–free products was compiled by asking companies if they use rBGH, reading company websites, and consulting product guides produced by other organizations, including the Organic Consumers Association, Sierra Club, and Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility. For more information, visit http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/.

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Cornucopia Institute

Certified Organic Processes

The Cornucopia Institute is a non-profit organization engaged in educational activities to support the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural issues, The Cornucopia Institute provides information to consumers, family farmers, and the media. The Organic Dairy Report and Scorecard is a national survey of organic dairy products, which differentiates ethical family farm producers from factory farm producers and brands that threaten to take over organic dairying. With this rating tool, you can see which brands and dairy products are produced using the best organic farming practices and ethics. Based on a year's research into the organic dairy business, the scorecard rates 68 different organic dairy brands and private-label products.

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Cornucopia Institute

Certified Organic Farms

The Cornucopia Institute is a non-profit organization engaged in educational activities to support the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. Through research and investigations on agricultural issues, The Cornucopia Institute provides information to consumers, family farmers, and the media. The Organic Dairy Report and Scorecard is a national survey of organic dairy products, which differentiates ethical family farm producers from factory farm producers and brands that threaten to take over organic dairying. With this rating tool, you can see which brands and dairy products are produced using the best organic farming practices and ethics. Based on a year's research into the organic dairy business, the scorecard rates 68 different organic dairy brands and private-label products.

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USDA

Certified USDA Organic

Indicates that this product has been certified as an organic product. This product's organic content is used as a proxy for sustainable production.

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Green America

Green America Seal of Approval

Green America, formerly Co-op America, is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to harnessing the economic power of consumers, investors and businesses to promote social justice and environmental sustainability. Green America's Seal of Approval assures you that the business behind this product operates in ways that solve, rather than cause, both environmental and social problems. These businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and the environment. For more information, visit http://www.greenamericatoday.org/.

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Environmental Impact for This Product

Analysis of the impact of this food category using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) science.

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