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Ravens (our metaphor for tools that help us share socially responsible product information) that are prevented from retrieving a bit of food can direct others how to get it. New research shows that they can also remember which humans are threats using facial cues. They even teach their neighbors which faces are potentially threatening. (more…)

Mollie, Catie, Stefan, and I have all collaborated to create these options based on the winning logo from our previous poll.

Click on the image to enlarge it… then vote for your favorite by clicking: (more…)

Have you noticed how much information is now available on our main site about chocolate? Sure, there are gaps, but we now have data on everything from Kosher scores to labor practices. Many people shared their research with our community to get us this far. Here are three of them. (more…)

We’ve voted to make Buy It Like You Mean It (bilumi) our project’s name instead of our slogan. So we could probably use another slogan. (more…)

“‘This year’s class reveals an empowered group of consumers. From their purchasing decisions and media consumption to their pull at the polls, this college consumer is clearly in control and showing their strength in numbers.’

College students demonstrate strong commitment towards the brands they feel are contributing positively (more…)

How many bilumi ratings can Alex make in 20 minutes while I talk to Nub folks? Find out!

Click the monkey to help us choose between innovative ways to help bilumi become financially self sustainable. We are beginning a process of business planning and your input will help direct that process.
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Click on the ravens to see Aaron Donovan’s full sized image of us passing out pamphlets. Or click on the Bicycle Band to see more Somerville Arts Fest photos.

Cool, I was worried that no one would send pictures. Thanks, Aaron!

Lucy and I after the July Somerville Arts festival. In case you were wondering what we looked like after a hot afternoon of handing out fliers and dancing behind a 5 person bicycle (while wearing black feathers and sandwich board signs.)

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