Voss Artesian Water from Norway comes from an aquifer in Southern Norway, protected from the pollutants by layers of rock and sand. They used to bottle it in glass, in which case it would have received 5 stars. Now they bottle it in plastic like all the other brands. We are never thrilled with the plastic component of bottled water because of the environmental havoc it wreaks and because who knows how long those plastic bottles might have sat on a truck or in the sun and how much leaching occurred. Still, we are happy to see water that comes from the earth and contains all of its mineral content vs. a purified water that doesn't work as well to hydrate the body. 

Company Website: http://www.vosswater.com

Made from organic almonds and water with no artificial flavorings or additives. The unsweetened varieties of almond milk are the healthiest. Pacific almond milk has a good flavor, all the enrichments of regular milk and is easy to digest. Almond milk is one of our favorite milk replacements because it is low-glycemic and packed with nutrients (like magnesium) that most Americans don't get enough of on a daily basis. It contains vitamin A palmitate, carrageenan and rice starch – 3 ingredients we think would be better left out if a better substitute could be found. 

Company Website: http://www.pacificfoods.com

Keeping ingredients to a minimum is what makes this non-dairy beverage such a delicious, completely lactose-free and cholesterol-free alternative to dairy. Just organic oats combined with vitamins A & D and riboflavin. There is no sugar added, but instead they convert the starch in the oats to glucose for a naturally sweet drink that is nice alone or with cereal, coffee, tea and even in smoothies. There are two ingredients in this milk that would be better left out, carrageenan and vitamin A palmitate. However, you find these ingredients in most milk alternatives. 

Company Website: http://www.pacificfoods.com

A great detox product! The charcoal body detox is a full body wash that will help to pull impurities out of the skin (much like raw apple cider vinegar does in baths). The main ingredient is activated charcoal, which is known for binding and absorping toxins.  It also includes super antioxidants such as astaxanthin, from sea algae. This is the first company to make their entire product line paraben-free.  We at TWJ commend all these fantastic pioneer brands who move forward based upon values before anyone else is doing it. 

Company Website: http://www.collectivewellbeing.com/

Badger rocks. A 'green company' through and through. We love this small cottage brand of homemade products from New Hampshire. They support sustainable, organic agriculture through their purchasing practices and charitable contributions. They work hard to be 100% certified organic with products that are 100% chemical and synthetic free. Badger specialize in balms, oils and soaps. This is one of the cleanest sunscreens on the market. This is a Whole Journey favorite sunscreen as it is 100% organic, pure, uncoated, zinc oxide. This is a safe sunscreen for children of all ages.

Company Website: http://www.badgerbalm.com/