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Eat Sustainable Seafood

Spa's Good ListVERY GOOD Anchovies, mackerel, sardines
WHY Low in contaminant levels, high in omega-3s, resilient to fishing pressure, able to reproduce quickly

GOOD Wild mussels, oysters, Alaskan salmon, albacore tuna
WHY Some concerns about capture, but no significant damage to habitats or species

BAD Chilean sea bass, orange roughy, Atlantic cod, Atlantic salmon, bluefin and yellowfin tuna, farmed salmon
WHY Wild species depleted due to overfishing; bluefin and yellowfin tuna have high mercury levels; farmed salmon contain known carcinogens and are fed pellets made of wild fish

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Spa's Good List TABLE OF CONTENTS

GOOD & GORGEOUS
A comprehensive roundup of skincare and body care products that are good for you and the earth, plus how to spa while living the smallest footprint.
1. Find a green spa »
2. Book a treatment that's earth-friendly »
3.
Know your way around labels »
4.
Nourish yourself with eco-friendly products »
5. Research your current beauty routine »

GOOD GETAWAYS A look at properties that respect the earth in all they do—from the way they build to their interactions with the locals.
6. Look for LEEDers »
7. Leave a small footprint »
8. Seek out eco-innovators »
9. Give back to the locals »
10. Support responsible brands »

GOOD LIVING Small, simple steps you can take to be more green in your daily life.
11. Exercise more naturally »
12. Rethink what you eat »
13. Clean up your laundry habits »
14. Relight your life »
15. BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup) »
16. Harness the sun »
17. Eat sustainable seafood »
18. Keep your home free of chemicals »
19. Cut down on car time »
20. Embrace composting »
21. Support eco-minded companies »
22. Tune up your takeout »
23. Get into gardening »
24. Win the water war »
25. Start from the ground up »