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    Two-Thirds of Sunscreen Products Offer Poor Protection or Have Worrisome Ingredients

    Two-Thirds of Sunscreen Products Offer Poor Protection or Have Worrisome Ingredients

    Tuesday, just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Environmental Working Group released its 12th annual Guide to Sunscreens, rating the safety and efficacy of more than 1,000 sunscreens, moisturizers and lip balms that advertise sun protection. EWG researchers found that 67 percent of the products don’t work well or contain ingredients that could harm health. […]

    Vegan Products to Watch Out for in 2018

    Vegan Products to Watch Out for in 2018

    As you walk around Natural Products Expo trying all the innovative new vegan products, you get the palpable sense that vegan lifestyles are more prevalent than ever. So many companies are creating products that don’t support the cruel meat and dairy industries. Many of the same brands are also thinking about sustainability and health, so […]

    Are Dryer Sheets and Liquid Softeners Safe for the Environment?

    Are Dryer Sheets and Liquid Softeners Safe for the Environment?

    By Bob Schildgen Hey Mr. Green, Do you recommend any dryer sheets or liquid fabric softeners for clothes? — David in Brentwood, New Hampshire Having never used such products myself, I turned to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which is a great source for information. The EWG’s highest recommendations for dryer sheets are Grab Green […]

    Contaminated Cosmetics Pose Growing Risk to Consumers

    Contaminated Cosmetics Pose Growing Risk to Consumers

    By Scott Faber A rash of product recalls, government warning notices and contaminated cosmetics may finally push Congress to give our broken cosmetics law a makeover. This month, a key Senate committee announced a bipartisan plan to consider cosmetics reform legislation this spring and work for its passage by the full Senate this year. Since […]