The Epidemic of Fake “Natural” Body Care Products – Don’t Fall for These Greenwashing Tactics

Be sure to check out Lisa Bronner’s original article “10 Labeling Traps to Recognize in Body Care” on  Going Green for further reading on body and home care tips. 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.

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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. Check out Lisa Bronner’s original article 12 Personal Care Ingredients to Avoid and visit Going Green for further reading on body and home care tips. A number of toxic chemicals are found in common, everyday home and body care products that can cause health issues.

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How to Clean Your Snowboard, Skis, Winter Clothes, and Gear with Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds

Winter weather is approaching! That means families and snow enthusiasts will soon be dusting off their gear from summer storage. As you may know, snowboards, skis, sleds, and winter clothing require special care to maximize their use and preserve them for the years to come. This season, don’t waste money on buying overpriced, specialized cleaners for each item.

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What is Green?

In November, I had the honor of speaking to a room full of Project Green Challenge finalists. This is an inspiring group of high school and college students from all over the US, who have all completed a grueling month of “green” challenges and have been selected as finalists for their tremendous efforts and creativity in completing the challenges.

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Cleaning With Your Kids!

I’m already hearing some, “Gee, Thanks” from the kids. However, herein lies one of the biggest perks for me with DIY house cleaning: not only are most homemade green cleaners safe to use around children, it is also safe for children to use. Prior to my switch to natural house cleaners, my house cleaning was more of a covert operation. 

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