Almost every store you run into will have some form of "green" products to sell you. Since there are not too many standards for terms like natural and eco-friendly how can you be sure the product you are looking to purchase can stand up to the test. Here are a few tips and tricks to make sure you get the most green for your green.
Look for Organic Labels - USDA organic products must be grown with out synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Check out how the item is processed - Even organic products can be processed with chemicals like formaldehyde. Find products with the "Oeko-Tex Standard 100" certification and you can be sure your item has not been processed with restricted chemicals.
Don't be Fooled by Bamboo - While bamboo hard flooring is a green choice, watch other certified bamboo products closely. It takes a lot of strong chemicals to get those bamboo fibers turned into clothing. That process is definitely not green.
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