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While we strive to make our vote count every four years, few of us realize that our most immediate power to shape the world is squandered on a daily basis. Every dollar we spend has the potential to create social and environmental change. In fact, it already has. The world that exists today is in large part a result of our purchasing decisions.    The Better World Shopping Guide  rates hundreds of products and services from A to F, so you can quickly tell the \"good guys\" from the \"bad guys\" and ensure your money is not supporting corporations that make decisions based solely on the bottom line. 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