How funny I’m writing here again exactly one year after I left before, and on the very date that we turn back the clocks!

Jennifer has done a really great job with this blog from the very beginning, and I’m sad to see her go, but will still be reading her green writing online.
You’ll see a few things change (like the blog look, again), but some things will stay the same too. I’ll feature truly green products, not greenwash. And tell you my honest opinion in product reviews.
I’ll try to tackle the hardest green issues in our lives. Tree Hugging …read more

In my last post; Are We So Clean That We’re Breeding Super Germs? I noted that next I’d cover why I think the whole Palmolive eco+ Gel Dishwasher Detergent issue is bunk. Peggy wrote about how Palmolive is greenwashing – I agree. Not everyone agreed though.
From the comments:
“Just thought you might like to know that regular Palmolive dish washing detergent also contains chlorine bleach. (I am looking at both labels right now) So at least with the “Eco” you are without the phosphates.From what I hear, 7th Gen does a horrible job at cleaning. Not sure about other …read more

You have to be careful.
Any manufacturer can paste the word “eco” on something. Palmolive’s new eco+ dishwashing detergent is the ultimate in greenwash. I’m a bit angry about it. I think my blood pressure may even be raised. Seriously.
The truth is that you have to read all the ingredients on a product, even when “eco” is plastered all over it. The problem with this detergent is that it doesn’t list the ingredients. (And those fragrances — naturally inspired doesn’t mean a thing. I’m guessing there’s nothing natural about their fragrance.)
If you look on the back of the bottle, near …read more