Dear Green American, Boxes of Valentine's Day chocolate should be full of delicious treats, not child labor, deforestation, or pesticides. Despite decades of commitments from big-chocolate companies to end child labor in cocoa, there are still over 1 million child laborers, and children are being exposed to MORE pesticides. Before you pick up any Valentine's Day chocolates, take a look at these small, but mighty, chocolate companies! They are working to reform the chocolate industry from bean to bar. And, their chocolates are truly delicious! Many of these companies are also Certified Green Business Network Members of Green America, so they are green through and through. And, all of these chocolates are available for purchase online! With workers and small businesses being hit particularly hard in the last year, voting with your dollar has an even greater impact. This Valentine's Day, I hope our buying guide helps you find the perfect chocolates. Thank you for all that you do, |