Most of us still think that cleaning products are a bit of a necessary evil: we know they are bad for the environment yet we need them to disinfect and clean. Cleaning shouldn't be at the expense of either our health or the environment. There are many green alternatives to the harsh chemicals we used so mindlessly up until a few years ago. Read on to know how to choose your next green and eco-friendly cleaning product...
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Friday, 09 October 2009 11:10 |
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You might have heard of or seen ads for green balls, a "new" environmentally-friendly alternative to laundry detergent. There are several types, but one much publicized is True Green’s, the merits of which are explained in a nice user-appealing video on YouTube. The only question that really matters, though, is this: what’s in it? 
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Monday, 14 September 2009 13:38 |
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 Soap nuts are the most eco-friendly laundry detergent you will find. They are actually the shells from the fruit of the soap nut tree, commonly grown in India and Nepal and of which there are two varieties: sapindus trifoliatus and sapindus mukorossi. The shells contain saponin, a natural substance that acts as a gentle, yet effective detergent.   |
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Tuesday, 24 March 2009 14:11 |
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 Many household products are harmful to our health and our environment. And most of them don’t list (all) their ingredients, so consumers don’t really know what’s in them.
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Sunday, 22 March 2009 14:59 |
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Cleaning products are a great source of health and environmental concern. If you don’t know which one to choose out of the plethora of choices out there, opt for one that displays the following label. |
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Sunday, 22 March 2009 14:41 |
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 Labels are there to help you and reassure you on the source and manufacturing of the products they are displayed on. This is the label you want to look for when you buy your next kitchen cleaner or paper for your printer.
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