Open Product Data: a public database of product data

product.okfn.org

64 points0xmohit6 comments

If there was a place tracking unethical behavior by companies and an app that scanned barcodes to help people avoid companies they don't approve of, would anyone here use it?

I would.

This OPD site gives you the impression it has some of that data, but the browse section does not inspire much confidence. I would love to be able to see information about responsible sourcing, production practices, employment practices, etc. for everything from food to electronics to clothing.

The browse by owner page prompted the thought. Content on business practices could initially be a news search and tools for community contribution (article submission, voting, a way to suggest friends join you in boycotting a company).

Is this what you have in mind? https://www.buycott.com/

That looks like it. Thanks!

The most recent files are from 2013. This seems abandoned. Am I missing something?

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