Do Not Be Greenwashed
Ingredient reading is essential
Let's be real, most of us are using something toxic.
All items linked in this post are alternatives to conventional items/cleaners.
What is Greenwashing?
Business News Daily - "Greenwashing is when a company or organization spends more time and money on marketing themselves as environmentally friendly than on minimizing their environmental impact. It is a deceitful advertising gimmick intended to mislead consumers who prefer to buy goods and services from environmentally conscious brands."
Why is it bad?
It is infuriating to feel like you made a safe and better choice for you and your family, only to find out that you have been duped. Feeling like the marketing of a product was intentionally created to convince you it is safe, when that is not the case. It is plain unfair to people who are making an effort. This also effects businesses who truly make good quality products. Having huge price gaps on 'similar' products, makes the consumer more likely to choose the more economical product. NOW is the time to stop supporting companies who are creating toxic products. Our power as an individual comes from where we choose to spend our money. Choose wisely!
Reasons Why
Tide, bleach, comet, lysol, 409, clorox, aveeno, palmolive, cascade, ect. These products are chemicals, and should not be inhaled or ingested. The problem with cleaning with them, is that the cleaner isn't always cleaned off entirely. So your dishes cleaned with dish washer detergent are small doses of cascade, or your floor cleaner or clothes cleaner. Which may not seem like a big deal (it is a BIG deal), long term exposure to inhaled chemicals according to a Norwegian study, is similar to smoking 20 cigarettes daily. Our daily routine is poisoning us. Make better choices, which can be difficult especially with greenwashing. Products that look natural, or maybe once were natural are deceiving us into thinking they are healthy. Pay attention to ingredients and warning labels!
Words to Look For
Natural
Sustainable
Pure
Non-Toxic
Earth-Friendly
Green
Eco-Friendly
Chemical Free
Organic (in a phrase)
Avoiding Greenwashing
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