For our seventh installment in our greenwashing series we look at Terrachoice’s Seventh Sin Of Greenwashing: Worshiping False Labels, a new sin that has arisen as a result of increased interest in and demand for green products. Terrachoice’s first research report came out in 2007 and identified the six greenwashing sins identified in the previous [...]
I have often recommended Simple Green cleaner as a great industrial-strength cleaner that carries the environmentally friendly Green Seal certification. I still do. However, Simple Green may be a bit much for some people seeking a green cleaning option. It’s strong enough to make your eyes water in concentrated form, and usually needs to be [...]
Painting your home is an excellent and relatively inexpensive way to remodel. The right choice of paint colors can make the drabbest room come alive! But what about the effect of paint on the environment and your health? Your local hardware store has hundreds of choices; if you’re looking for more than just color, picking [...]
It’s strong enough in undiluted form to make your eyes water, but it’s as gentle as a feather on the environment. It’s Simple Green, an industrial-strength all-purpose cleaner that has managed to snag the Green Seal certification, a coveted “green stamp” for health, safety, and environmental impact considered highly meaningful by Consumer Reports. There are [...]