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How Natural Is that Shampoo? New Certification Will Tell You

What you can do: Look for the new certification label on your products in a few months; for now, buy products with simple, understandable ingredients.

Keep Your Hands Off of Greenwashed Soap

What you can do: When looking for safe soap, check the ingredient list and look for trustworthy certification.

"Certified Sustainable" Label May Mean "Grown with Pesticides"

What you can do: If you want food grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, human-sewage sludge, and genetically modified seeds, look for the USDA Organic seal.

Secret Weapon against Greenwashing: You

What you can do: Understand that no fossil fuels are green; clean with vinegar; check a database before buying shampoo.

Avoid Organic Fraud on Your Body

What you can do: Look for USDA-certified organic shampoos, lotions, and soaps if you're looking for truly organic products.

How to Plan a Green Vacation

What you can do: Whether you're headed for a week of camping or visiting an urban area, book a green hotel, hire a local guide, and eat at organic restaurants.

Are You Still Drinking Bottled Water?

What you can do: Buy a filter. It's cheaper and more effective than anything the bottled-water industry is selling.