New Help for Deciphering Eco-Labels

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Posted by Janelle Sorensen

Did you know?

• The "free-range" label doesn’t necessarily mean the animals went outdoors.
• "Fair Trade Certified" means more than paying producers a fair wage.
• Meat labeled as "natural" can contain artificial ingredients.

Consumer Reports has put together a new website to help us find out what the labels on our favorite products really mean. As the popularity of green product claims continues to grow, it’s important to know which claims you can trust and which ones you can’t. Use their search tools to get expert evaluation of labels on food, wood, personal care products and household cleaners. You can search by product, category, or certifier, and easily compare labels using their report cards. For labeling tips on buying greener products for your kitchen, you can also visit their virtual kitchen.

Visit the Eco-Labels Center today!

Posted by Organic Fred  on  06/14  at  01:01 PM

We are very aware of everything we are putting in our mouths and on our bodies. It is not easy and takes a lot of time. We learn more every day and many times we are so overwhelmed. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.