Since the late 19th century, perfumes have enticed our senses. Yet even the most expensive perfumes are loaded with petrochemicals, many toxic to humans. A 1991 EPA study found many perfumes include potentially hazardous chemicals like acetone (used as a cleaning solvent), benzyl acetate (a solvent used in plastics), ethanol (grain alcohol), ethyl acetate (a [...]
Posts Tagged ‘EPA’
Kohl’s recognied as 2010 Energy Star® Partner of the Year
March 1st, 2010
Posted by: envirothink
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have named Kohl’s Department Stores the 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Energy Management for the company’s commitment to energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Selected from more than 17,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program, Kohl’s will receive the [...]
Categories: Making a Difference
Tags: carbon emissions, energy, energy star, EPA, green, greenhouse gas emissions, Kohl's, Sustainability, sustainable
17,000 chemicals kept hidden to protect profits
February 19th, 2010
Posted by: greenproductsguide
As a growing number of consumers seek to eliminate harmful chemicals from their daily routines, news today from The Washington Post strikes a heavy blow to this goal. At least for now.
From flame retardants to household cleaners, facial creams or hand soaps:
“Under the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act, manufacturers must report to the federal government [...]
Categories: Toxic Substances Act Tags: chemical poisoning, EPA, fracking fluid, natural gas, toxic chemicals
No wonder the environment is losing
January 22nd, 2010
Posted by: envirothink
There’s been much lamenting across the media about the apparent failure of the Copenhagen Summit last month. Yet in reading today’s headlines, it really couldn’t have ended any other way.
Take for instance the following:
“European Manufacturers Rally Against 30% Reduction in GHG Emissions”
“FirstEnergy Asks to Exceed Mercury Limits in Wastewater Discharges”
And then there’s yesterday’s headline:
“Alaska senator moves to bar EPA rules [...]
Categories: Observations Tags: Climate Change, Copenhagen, Emissions, environment, environmentalists, EPA, GHG, greenhouse gas emissions, mercury, oil
A proven, eco-friendly way to kill the H1N1 virus
January 15th, 2010
Posted by: envirothink
Use water to kill the H1N1 virus?
Sounds ludicrous, but recent lab tests confirm that the new ionator EXP™ and ionator HOM™ by Activeion Cleaning Solutions LLC does the job.
These simple hand-held devices ionize plain tap water, activating and convert it into a powerful dirt-removing and bacteria-killing product. Tests show that these devices kill the H1N1 influenza A virus in [...]
Environmentalists outraged at prospect of mining in Bristol Bay, Alaska
December 29th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink
The proposed Pebble Open Pit Mine - which would be the largest North American copper and gold mine – has outraged environmentalists who see Bristol Bay, Alaska as a “vital ecosystem” for salmon and other species.
The threat puts the headwaters of the two most famous salmon producing river drainages in Alaska –the Mulchatna/ Nushagak River drainage and the [...]
Categories: Nature Tags: china, Ecosystem, environment, environmentalists, EPA, pollution, salmon, toxic
Water Contamination Prevention
October 24th, 2009
Posted by: group1enc
Water Contamination Prevention
In recent history, major industrial areas of the United States were the primary causes for water contamination. Huge factories would dump countless tons of waste water and other pollutants into the water, with no regulation or environmental concern.
This all changed in 1970 when the Environmental Protection Agency was formed under President Nixon. Now [...]
A Pesticide by any other name
September 23rd, 2009
Posted by: envirothink
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is cracking down on what retailers can claim their products can do, especially if they supposedly do something that’s healthy.
They’ve filed suit against San Leandro, California based VF Corporation for the alleged sale and distribution of unregistered pesticides through their outdoor gear and apparal retail company, The North Face.
The issue centers around over 70 styles of footwear [...]
Green as it gets for a paint remover
August 30th, 2009
Posted by: Organicglee
I found what seems to be a somewhat green paint stripper/remover. It is made by Motsenbocker, it’s water-based and comes in a gel formula. It is the the World’s first patented, water-based, biodegradable, EPA compliant low/no VOC & Green Cross Certified. All that for around $10!! Visit their website www.liftoffinc.com. I’ll let you know how if strips!! [...]
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: eco, eco-friendly, EPA, green, green family, green home, Green Living, healthy, low VOC, organic, organic living
Tax Cow Burps to Save the Earth?
August 25th, 2009
Posted by: littlegreenmensan
The NY Times story Farmers Panic About a ‘Cow Tax’ was brought to my attention recently (kudos to Bellini @ MySpace). Go ahead and read the story, it’s not too long. Don’t worry, I’ll wait… So, what did you think of that?
You’ve probably guessed I have an opinion on this issue, as I do most others. These agriculturists [...]
Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Cow Tax, dead zone, EPA, farmers, genetically modified food, in vitro meat, methane, overgazing