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ONLINE RESOURCES:
Both the EPA Safer Choice and
ECOLOGO have online search data-
bases products that meet their high
standards. Another helpful resource
is the Environmental Working Group’s
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(EWG) Healthy Cleaning Guide. EWG
is non-government organization that
independently evaluates products to
help consumers choose more environ-
mentally friendly products based on a
simple grade scale.
Other tips:
• Select reusable and biodegradable sponges • Consider the packaging and choose less
and washcloths: Most sponges and scourers plastic overall: Products generally come in
are made of plastics that fall apart and wash single use plastic containers, but plastic waste
down the drain and into the environment in waterways has become a significant problem
as microplastics . All the consequences of here and around the world . Bar soaps can be
microplastics in the environment are still purchased free of packaging and some stores
yet to be determined . What is known is that offer refill options . Join the global movement to
plastic particles are showing up everywhere #BePlasticWise . Sign the pledge .
and making their way into the food chain —
including salmon (Collicutt et al . 2019) .
• Simplify: Clever marketing has made us feel like
we need a different product for every cleaning
task, this is simply not true . Pare down your
household cleaners to the necessities . It is less
overwhelming to select environmentally friendly
products when you are only choosing a couple .
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