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Galen Karlan-Mason

Galen is the Founder & CEO of GreenChoice. He grew up with food allergies in rural Vermont but overcame many with the help of a naturopathic doctor. Galen has his MBA in sustainability and is passionate about fostering a world that is healthy, peaceful, equitable, and compassionate. When not building GreenChoice, Galen can be found surfing, playing soccer, sailing, exploring new places, hanging in a recording studio, or spending time with family and friends outside.
Environment, ESG

What’s an ESG Score? A Guide to Company ESG Reporting, Ratings, & Issues

  • Author: Galen Karlan-Mason
What is an ESG score? Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) is a framework for evaluating a company’s interactions with the planet, socie ..
12 Best Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Brands You Can Buy
No added sugar, Product lists

12 Best Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Brands You Can Buy

  • Authors: Merve Basoglu, Sydney Wexler and Galen Karlan-Mason
It can be hard to shop sugar-free, especially for peanut butter, so we've compiled 13 of the best sugar-free peanut butter brands you can buy. ...
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Teavana Teas: Jade Citrus Mint, Loose Leaf, Youthberry, & more
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Teavana Teas: Jade Citrus Mint, Loose Leaf, Youthberry, ...

  • Author: Galen Karlan-Mason
We’ve helped hundreds of Teavana lovers overcome their heartbreak and fall in love again, with new delicious teas. ...
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GreenChoice’s Climate-Positive Marketplace & Carbon Offsets

GreenChoice’s Climate-Positive Marketplace & ...

  • Author: Galen Karlan-Mason
What is a climate-positive marketplace? We remove or offset two times the amount of carbon we estimate to be emitted in the making, packaging, bo ...
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4 Sustainable Thanksgiving Food Swaps
Environment, Grocery shopping

4 Sustainable Thanksgiving Food Swaps

  • Author: Galen Karlan-Mason
More than on any other day of the year, Americans from all walks of life will purchase, prepare, and eat nearly identical dishes on Thanksgiving. ...
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Types of Sugar: The Ultimate Guide to Added Sugar
Diet, Grocery shopping, No added sugar

Types of Sugar: The Ultimate Guide to Added Sugar

  • Authors: Galen Karlan-Mason and The GreenChoice Research Team
Frequent, excessive consumption of added sugar presents a profound health risk to consumers. Deciphering nutrition labels, managing sugar intake, ...
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The Food Pyramid & How Money Influences USDA Dietary Guidelines
Diet, Food policy

The Food Pyramid & How Money Influences USDA Dietar ...

  • Authors: Galen Karlan-Mason and Rebecca Shi
How do you know what food is healthy? Do you read the nutrition facts looking for calories, sugar, or fat content? Do you look for government-app ...
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Healthy Alternatives for Traditional American Foods
Diet, Grocery shopping, Product lists

Healthy Alternatives for Traditional American Foods

  • Authors: Galen Karlan-Mason, Sydney Wexler and Makayla Meixner, MS, RDN
Summer is here and that means barbecues, picnics, and fireworks are in season! It’s a time to gather with friends and family (with appropriate ...
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GreenChoice Study: Added Sugar in 71% of Whole Grain & Multigrain Foods!
Diet, Grocery shopping

GreenChoice Study: Added Sugar in 71% of Whole Grain � ...

  • Author: Galen Karlan-Mason
GreenChoice analyzed over 55,000 common food and beverage products, uncovering the pervasiveness of added sugars in our grocery stores, even in â ...
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10 Black-Owned Food Brands Sold Nationwide
Grocery shopping, Product lists

10 Black-Owned Food Brands Sold Nationwide

  • Authors: Sydney Wexler and Galen Karlan-Mason
Looking for new ways to advocate for racial justice and equity in America? Here’s a list of Black-owned businesses you can support at a gro ...
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