Leave a Positive Imprint When Shopping

Shopping online is convenient but it can also make a positive impact on people and the planet. A new ecommerce marketplace, WorldofGood.com produced by eBay, offers products that make a difference, whether made from recycled or natural materials or supporting artisan women in developing nations. Set up to help you understand the weight of your purchase, the website has simple product guides called Goodprints and Trustology.

Goodprints are like nutritional labels for each product. They help you shop for products that match your interests and values by searching in these categories: People Positive; Eco Positive; Animal Friendly; and Supports a Cause. People Positive and Eco Positive items span 15 categories, such as home and garden, art, jewelry, clothing and specialty food like Fair Trade coffee and chocolate. It couldn't be simpler or more satisfying to make purchases that do things like provide economic empowerment to people, conserve energy, support animal species preservation, or purchase only items made of recycled, organic or sustainable materials.

In Trustology, you'll see the logos of the respected, independent organizations, the Trust Providers, that verify the sellers, producers, and products on WorldofGood.com are making a positive impact on our world. To get more information on a Trust Provider, including standards and practices, just click on the logo. For extra exposure, all WorldofGood.com listings are also available on eBay.com.

Specialty Foods on WorldofGood.com

Divine Chocolate, the pioneering farmer-owned Fair Trade chocolate brand co-owned by the farmers of Kuapa Kokoo in Ghana, is one of the newest specialty food companies to be offered on WorldofGood.com through SERRV International, a nonprofit alternative trade and development organization. For the 45,000 farmers of Kuapa Kokoo Farmers Cooperative in Ghana, Divine Chocolate provides a guaranteed Fair Trade price, which means steady income and a social premium that they invest in schools, clean water and women's small business development. Plus, because the farmers own part of the company, they share in the profits, have a say in the company, and a seat at the table of global trade. For more information on Divine Chocolates, visit divinechocolateusa.com. -Denise Shoukas

Denise Shoukas is a regular foodspring.com contributor and is the author of foodspring’s food forager blog.