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Boyd Rutherford, Assistant Secretary for Administration, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is interviewed about the Bio-Preferred Program which mandates federal government procure renewable, bio-based products where possible. The government hopes to expand the program to certify consumer products as "bio-preferred" as well.

Do we / should we take organic and natural health and beauty products at face value?

EcoGeek Hank Green himself writes a review of GreenHome.Huddler.com, a site all about green product reviews. He reports that it's easy to use, easy on the eyes, and filled with information.

Looking over the pile of eco-gizmos out there, there's a term that comes to mind. Calling up the term "unitasker" from Unclutterer, this device is an Environmental Nontasker-- it does one thing very badly but claims to reduce your environmental footprint while doing it. The problem is, it never really ends up "paying for itself".

Ethical Design Lab intends to promote awareness of, and demand for, ethical design. Throughout the world there is a growing demand for ethically designed products from people who are more aware than ever of the impact they can have as consumers. The site is for retalers, designer and anyone interested in ethical design. It will showcase products, highlight trends and publish news.

Considering the range of impacts, disposable diapers can be better than reuseable diapers in some cases. This story reviews the best choices out there among the various brands of disposable diapers on the market.

With more and more research showing the danger of phthalates and other common additives, here are some ways to avoid the worst stuff when caring for baby.

A good old dilemma about leather - is it ecologically sound, is it ethically sound? Help!

A surprising number of the most harmful toxins ever created are found right in our own backyard — indeed, right inside your mop closet. Here are ways you can detoxify your home, make it safe again, and keep it that way.

Buy the latest, discard the oldest: We all know this pattern of behavior isn't working so well, but no one has broken down the why's an how's as succinctly, smartly, gently and as well as Annie Leonard (and guess what—fixing this cycle doesn't have to mean the end of prosperity, either).

 A list of chemicals found in mattresses may be toxic and carcinogenic. Mattress companies laminate or “glue” mattress layers together. Long-term health effects may occur after repeated exposure including cancers, damage to heart, liver, central nervous system and kidneys from Volatile Organic Content (VOC) found in a number of products including Adhesives/Glues.

The Subcommittee on Research and Science Education of the Committee on Science and Technology holds a hearing to review the need and motivation for research on the environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects of nanotechnology, determine the current state of planning and implementation of EHS research under the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), and explore whether changes are needed to the current mechanisms for planning and implementing EHS research.

What is "fair trade" and how do you know when to trust a label? Who are you helping and why should you buy fair trade products?

Urban legend has it that a mom can spit in her hands and put the miracle cure on a wound. Here is a product that is fully environment-friendly that uses the same concept. Review by The Land Salmon.

Richard Ellis, Head of Corporate Responsibility for the health and beauty group Alliance Boots, discusses how consumers are demanding environmentally responsible products and services from businesses at the International Visual Communications Association (IVCA) Clarion Awards 2007.