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What's really considered "green" when it comes to your cleaning products? A full investigation and report here.Check out this story by our friends at The Stir!
Cleaning the house usually leaves me awash with guilt over the potentially toxic products I'm using -- which means I'm a sucker for anything that says it biodegrades, or is safe for the environment, or doesn't murder baby seals. But I've also got to keep my eye on my family's budget, which often leaves me standing in the cleaning-products aisle of Whole Foods glaring at the various products and wondering which, if any, are actually doing any good.
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This is why I listened carefully to a recent radio show about the Federal Trade Commission's revamping of their Green Guides -- which left things as clear as (organic) mud.
If you're wondering how trustworthy the environmental claims of your cleaning products are, here's what I found out after a little digging.
For the full inside scoop, head on over to The Stir!
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