On display in February , the machine will scan a barcode and speedily bring forth a geiger - counteresque rapport indicating the amount of corporate malpractice belike involved in its yield . The gimmick maintain an index of negativity for each tummy involved in the provision chain of a rather robust number of products . It uses these shape to mold a comparative touchstone of “ fallout ” , based on factor such as pollution , human right field and basic corporate ethics . Ideally , the user can then use the interpretation to make their purchasing determination . The sound part may be its “ sensitiveness ” telephone dial : “ Think a sweatshop here or there is okay ? Just turn down the sensitivity thickening a number . ”
Oh , I ensure you , I will . More information and a punk informercial are uncommitted on the project website .
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