Many cleaning products labeled as "green" emit just as many harmful chemicals as regular products, new research has revealed. Researchers say there needs to be better regulation and more guidance for ...

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Green cleaning is ecologically responsible and less harmful to your health and the environment. But will it get your house clean? Yes, say these professional Seattle-area cleaners. Here’s what you ...

In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry. Several elements go into this: choosing the right products, prioritizing sustainability, and exceeding ...

Many "green" cleaning products actually contain just as many harmful chemicals as normal products that can pose a risk to health, a new study has found. To reach the findings of the new study, which ...

Could cleaning house actually be bad for our health? A new study published September 12 in the journal Chemosphere found that conventional cleaning products used to mop the floors and scrub the ...

Last winter, the Clorox Co. gambled that its famous name would translate well from the world of bleach into the world of environmentally friendly cleaning products. So far, that bet is looking like a ...

What is green consumerism? In short, it describes consumers who buy products that are better for the environment, such as energy-saving, ecological or organic products, and by doing so, consume fewer ...

Is water in a box really better for the environment? What about sneakers labeled eco-friendly? How about green-accented soap bottles with plant visuals? These words and images may look environmentally ...