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Flak and Tan
Most sunscreens ineffective or pose a health risk, says group |
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22 Jul 2008 |
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| Posted at 1:12 PM on 22 Jul 2008 Some 85 percent of 952 sunscreens tested are ineffective or contain potentially harmful chemicals, says this year's annual sunscreen review by the Environmental Working Group. Of 144 sunscreen products distributed by the top three leading brands -- Coppertone, Banana Boat, and Neutrogena -- only one meets EWG's criteria for safety and efficacy. The group raises especial alarm about common ... |
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| Topics: green living, green products, health, news, toxics (all these topics) |
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BCause I Told You So
Eco-parents unimpressed by 'green' Barbie accessories |
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12 May 2008 |
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| Posted at 1:09 PM on 12 May 2008 Barbie BCause, toymaker Mattel's attempt to appeal to the green-minded tyke, has turned out to be not so popular with green-minded parents. The line of patchwork-y Barbie accessories made from cast-off fabric has inspired a blogging backlash. "The eco-conscious young girls I know of steer clear of Barbie," wrote Jennifer Lance on blog Eco Child's Play. "Truly green families ... |
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| Topics: business, green living, green products, greenwashing, news, parenting, recycling, shopping (all these topics) |
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Word of Bronner
Dr. Bronner's says competitors aren't really organic |
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29 Apr 2008 |
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| Posted at 4:53 PM on 29 Apr 2008 Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps has filed a lawsuit accusing competitors in the personal-care industry of falsely advertising products as organic. The word "organic" is not federally regulated for personal-care products. Dr. Bronner's, the soap company known for its basic ingredients and rambling messages, voluntarily follows the USDA organic standard for food, which requires 95 percent org ... |
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| Topics: business, green living, green products, litigation, news (all these topics) |
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Down to the Last Drop
Nalgene, Wal-Mart back away from BPA |
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18 Apr 2008 |
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| Posted at 4:08 PM on 18 Apr 2008 Bottle manufacturer Nalgene will stop using plastic containing bisphenol A in response to concerns from the National Toxicology Program and the Canadian health department that the chemical probably shouldn't be sucked on by kids. Nalgene says it still believes its clear, hard plastic bottles "are safe for their intended use" but says it's responding to customers who "indicated they preferr ... |
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| Topics: business, food, green living, green products, health, news, shopping, toxics (all these topics) |
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Discarded Ken Not Included
New Mattel line lets you wear Barbie's discards |
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02 Apr 2008 |
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| Posted at 4:34 PM on 02 Apr 2008 We are not making this up: Mattel is planning a new line of accessories made from "excess fabric and trimmings from other Barbie doll fashions and products which would otherwise be discarded." The "playful and on-trend" Barbie BCause collection -- including handbags, hats, pillows, and diaries "each featuring its own unique variations and kitschy patchwork details ... |
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| Topics: business, green living, green products, insanity, news, parenting, recycling, shopping (all these topics) |
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Dioxane Another Day
Some 'green' products test positive for nasty chemical |
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14 Mar 2008 |
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| Posted at 12:14 PM on 14 Mar 2008 Nearly half of 100 consumer products claiming to be "natural" or "organic" tested positive for a carcinogenic petrochemical manufacturing byproduct, according to the Organic Consumers Association. The products tainted with scary-sounding 1,4-dioxane came from various well-known brands, including Alba, Jasön, Kiss My Face, Method, Nature's Gate, and Seventh Generation. ... |
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| Topics: green cleaning, green living, green products, news, toxics (all these topics) |
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Better Safe Than Sorry
Senate passes consumer-safety bill that would reduce toxics in toys |
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06 Mar 2008 |
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| Posted at 4:28 PM on 06 Mar 2008 The U.S. Senate has passed legislation aimed at decreasing consumer exposure to dangerous products (like, oh, lead-tainted toys, to pick a random example). Specifically, the measure passed Thursday would increase the staff and budget of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; sharply reduce acceptable levels of lead and phthalates in toys; create a database of public compl ... |
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| Topics: green living, green products, legislation, news, parenting, politics, toxics, US Senate (all these topics) |
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Don't Be Mine
Jewelers join campaign against proposed gold mine in Alaska |
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12 Feb 2008 |
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| Posted at 10:10 AM on 12 Feb 2008 Psst -- Valentine's Day is coming up. If you're now rushing out the door in a panic to buy your sweetie a trinket, keep this in mind: A group of prominent jewelers has joined a campaign against the Pebble Gold Mine, an environmental monstrosity that would be sited in Alaska's Bristol Bay, at the headwaters of the world's largest sockeye salmon run. Of 28 jewelers signed onto an enviro-spon ... |
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| Topics: business, green living, green products, greenish companies, mining, news (all these topics) |
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On Spins and Needles
Knitters seek out eco-friendly yarn |
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11 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 2:12 PM on 11 Jan 2008 Photo: iStockphoto Knitting is a hot hobby these days -- raise your hand if you received a hand-knit scarf as a holiday gift -- and stitch 'n' bitch regulars are eager to break out from toxic-dyed, pesticide-sprayed cotton yarn. The next time you're in the yarn store, keep an eye out for a to-be-sweater of soy, corn, bamboo, or milk fiber, organic wool, or recycled crustacean shells (really!). Of course, m ... |
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Hoop Dreams
Newest Air Jordan shoe will be made to sustainable standards, says Nike |
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09 Jan 2008 |
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| Posted at 1:08 PM on 09 Jan 2008 The 23rd version of Nike's iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe was designed with sustainability in mind, says the company. The Air Jordan XX3 will be manufactured with some recyclable materials and without solvent-based glues, while still meeting the performance standards demanded by pro-ball endorsers such as Chris Paul and Ray Allen. The shoe is still manufactured in Asia, and cr ... |
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| Topics: business, green living, green products, greening biz operations, news, sports (all these topics) |
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Go and Greenwash No More
Green products largely guilty of greenwashing, says study |
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20 Nov 2007 |
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| Posted at 2:46 PM on 20 Nov 2007 A study of 1,018 "green" products from big-box stores has found that all but one were marketed with false or misleading eco-claims. Researchers from TerraChoice Environmental Marketing called out products for committing the "Six Sins of Greenwashing": a hidden tradeoff (e.g., toxin-loaded electronics touting their energy efficiency); no certifiable verification ... |
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| Topics: business, green living, green products, greenwashing, news, shopping (all these topics) |
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Queen of Green
Founder of The Body Shop dies of a brain hemorrhage at age 64 |
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10 Sep 2007 |
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| Posted at 5:17 PM on 10 Sep 2007 Anita Roddick, the pioneering founder of The Body Shop, has died. Roddick was dubbed the "Queen of Green" for her trailblazing environmentally friendly, humane business practices that made her a leader in her native England and around the world. "Businesses have the power to do good," Roddick wrote on the company's website. Roddick opened her first Body Shop store ... |
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| Topics: business, green living, green products, greenish companies, news (all these topics) |
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Strung Out
Clotheslines growing more popular in U.S. |
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27 Aug 2007 |
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| Strung Out Clotheslines growing more popular in U.S. The clothesline, nemesis of backyard cyclists everywhere, is making a comeback thanks to green awareness and energy costs. Many communities and homeowner's associations have banned the misunderstood expanse of rope, assuming that neighbors aren't interested in each other's dirty -- or clean -- laundry. But as a burgeoning "right to dry" movement airs its conc ... |
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Welcome Back, Potter
Final Harry Potter tome is 'greenest book in publishing history' |
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20 Jul 2007 |
Daily Grist |
| Welcome Back, Potter Final Harry Potter tome is "greenest book in publishing history" Feel that crackle in the air? That's millions of Harry Potter fans trying not to fidget as they wait for the book's midnight release. (Or trying not to freeze, in the case of an Australian fan who was rescued after diving into a frigid lake to retrieve his pre-purchase receipt.) The final insta ... |
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| Topics: books, consumerism, green living, green products, news, shopping (all these topics) |
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Yeah, In My Back Yard
Americans digging eco-friendly home improvements |
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27 Apr 2007 |
Daily Grist |
| Yeah, In My Back Yard Americans digging eco-friendly home improvements If your weekend plans involve puttering in the yard, you'll dig these eco-trends. Interest in sustainable landscaping is up, with some professionals in the field seeing a 15 to 25 percent increase in business over last year. With native plants, rain barrels, recycled decking, and solar lighting catching on, DIY retailers like Home Depot an ... |
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| Topics: gardening, green living, green products, news (all these topics) |
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