Kettle Foods

Organic Potato Chips

Why It's Good:

Yeah, we know (boy, do we know)...sometimes the craving for potato chips overwhelms the senses. You want it, and if you're throwing a party, so do your guests, but your thighs don't. If you gotta have it, head for the healthier choice: These contain no trans fats, MSG, or anything artificial. Plus, they're hand-cooked in small batches to preserve the natural flavor.

Why It's Green:

These chips are made from organically grown Russet potatoes, which means no toxic pesticides or fertilizers ever touched the crop. Kettle Foods is committed to eco-friendly practices like recycling, reducing its enviro-footprint, and using renewable energy. The company even has a fleet of biodiesel cars, fueled by the waste oils from cooking the chips! A good chunk of the energy used to run the facility comes from the huge solar-panel roof, and 100% of energy used here in the US is offset by the purchase of wind-energy credits. In addition, Kettle supports a variety of social and eco-charities like the National Wildlife Federation and has its own conservancy program for the local wetlands surrounding its plant in Salem, OR.

Where To Get It:

http://kettlefoods.com
Found in mainstream grocery and natural foods stores; price varies according to retailer.