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09.12.09

NutraSea featured as “Product with a Conscience” in Good Morning America

Ashley Koff, named by Citysearch as LA’s Best Nutritionist three years running, reviewed industry trends from this year’s Natural Foods Expo West on ABC’s Good Morning America.  Ashley pointed out the importance of sustainability and environmental commitment by companies in the natural health products industry.

Ashley choose Ascenta’s NutraSea line as one of the leading “products with a conscience” from within over 10,000 entries featured at this year’s shows.  Ascenta is the first natural health products manufacturer to become a member of 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet. Through this organization Ascenta donates 1% of its annual sales to environmental causes worldwide.
 
Ascenta’s environmental efforts are part of a thorough corporate environmental program aiming to reduce the company’s environmental footprint.  
Ascenta’s program, in addition to contributions to the environment through 1% for the Planet includes, initiatives in the areas of sustainability of raw materials, resource management, and energy conservation and transportation.