Judges from the awards, which is run by seafood quango Seafish, drew up the shortlist based on shops' responsible sourcing policies, appearance and facilities, staff training, marketing and involvement with their local community.
Mr. Greenwald, whose shop is responsible for many of them, said he was determined to keep it that way.
The TAP Maintenance & Engineering aircraft components maintenance shops are responsible for the maintenance and repair of aircraft components of fleets.
"Besides that, all they can do is run a fiscally responsible shop and hope for the best when it comes to the U.S. economy".
The shop has been responsible for bringing some unlikely tourists to Staten Island: Joni Mitchell, for one, who immortalized the shop in a song, and George Harrison, who popped in one day unannounced and went on a 40-minute shopping spree.
Food production is a major factor in the environmental problems we are facing this century – if you look at the whole chain from farm to shop, food is responsible for 30% of greenhouse gas emissions.
This problem all started here in my shop, I'm responsible too!" Pedro was outside his shop when we arrived.
From thrift store steals to vintage designer finds, these are Myriam's favourite responsible shops: For treasure-hunters … Local thrift store Value Village is the spot – it's a goldmine.
("Step 1: Admit You're an Overshopper"... "Step 9: Practice Safe, Responsible Shopping"... "Step 10: Make the Diet a Way of Life").
Socially responsible shopping and green product certification can help, but they are no substitute for strong protections at the source of the problem.
