Greenwashing is a marketing tactic used by companies to falsely give the impression that their product is environmentally friendly, actively helping the environment, or is derived from natural sources and therefore nontoxic to the body. Greenwashing is accomplished through “green” label imagery, misleading claims, and several other methods. Table of Contents Brief History of Greenwashing The Negative Effects of Greenwashing How to Spot Greenwashing on Body Care Products What to Look for on Truly Eco-Friendly Products We’ve all seen products plastered with green imagery and words like “natural,
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Avoid These Toxins in Your Everyday Home and Body Care Products
This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. A number of toxic chemicals are found in common, everyday home and body care products that can cause health issues. Learn which ones to avoid when buying for you and your family. Table of Contents Common Toxic Ingredients Body Care Toxins to Avoid Label Red Flags for Home Care Products Common Laundry Toxins What to Use Instead When it comes to health matters,
Cut Down on Your Gift Waste This Year! Eco-Friendly Gifts for Friends and Family
by Pierce Flynn
A record $15.2 billion was spent on unwanted gifts in 2019, and at least 4% of those gifts ended up in the trash. If you’re looking to cut down on gift waste this year, check out these eco-friendly gifts that are perfect for friends and family! These gifts are certified good for people and the planet.
No-Bake Fudgy Vegan Brownies
These brownies are rich and moist, achieving the perfect balance of nutty and chocolate notes. They are a great party treat, being both vegan and gluten-free—no one will be left out! The recipe was developed especially for us by superfood chef Julie Morris—so while sinfully sweet, these fudgy brownies still pack the nutritional goodness of almonds,
We All Have a Role: Five Lessons for Organizing Emerge from a Berry Farm
One of the most significant highlights of 2016, for me, was the phone call I received the night before Labor Day to inform me that Familias Unidas por la Justicia and Sakuma Brothers Farm had signed a legally binding agreement outlining how the two parties would settle a four-year-long labor dispute on Sakuma Brothers’ berry farm in Washington State.
Serendipalm: More Than Fair Trade
Serendipalm is our sister company in Ghana that supplies us with fair trade & organic palm oil for our soaps. We recently caught up with Safianu Moro, who heads up the team at Serendipalm as Managing Director to learn more about his work there and his vision for the project’s future. How did you come to work at Serendipalm?