Educating Consumers on Green
By CleanLink Editorial Staff
As seen in The Los Angeles Times.
Consumers seeking a greener clean can start by looking for labels that
list all ingredients (not just active ingredients). A few certifying
organizations put their stamp of approval on products that meet their
own eco-friendly criteria. The organizations — and the standards for
products bearing their logo:
EcoLogo: Doesn't contain alkylphenol exothylates or glycol
ethers, chemicals that cause cancer or harm the reproductive system, or
ingredients that can deplete the Earth's ozone layer.
Green Seal: Doesn't contain chemicals that cause cancer, harm
the reproductive system, irritate the skin or eyes, or persist in the
environment. Can contain only a limited amount of phosphates. Packaging
must contain recycled materials and be recyclable.
Design for the Environment: Was developed in partnership with
the Environmental Protection Agency to contain less polluting
ingredients. Detergents, for example, can't contain nonylphenol ethoxylates.
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