Jul 7, 2011Ali Geering-KlineLegal Action, Tips
Many personal care product labels misuse the word “organic”, duping consumers into buying products that are not actually “organic” and may even contain toxic chemicals that consumers would never expect to find in an organic product. Companies selling...
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Jun 16, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Legal Action, Tips
Many personal care product labels misuse the word “organic”, duping consumers into buying products that are not actually “organic” and may even contain toxic chemicals that consumers would never expect to find in an organic product. Companies selling...
May 5, 2011Ruben DiazUncategorized
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EcoAds Confuse Consumers, Promote Greenwashing, Groups Charge in FTC Complaint
Apr 13, 2011Ali Geering-KlineLegal Action
Right now, CBS is offering to slap a green logo display on any ad, regardless of the advertiser’s environmental record or whether (or not) the product advertised has any environmental benefit. Take Action to stop this corporate greenwashing program now! Urge...
May 3, 2010Charles MargulisEnergy, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Uncategorized
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has exposed fatal flaws in the government’s Energy Star ratings program. Jointly managed by the EPA and Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Star ratings since 1993 have been granted to products presumably based on...
Apr 13, 2010Michael GreenEnergy, General Insights, Laws & Regulations
While waiting for my new tires at a local shop recently, the clerk handed me a beautiful card with an image of a lovely spruce tree, offering me the chance to “Get a quote, plant a tree.” Just for a little more urgency, the card also said “Limited Time Offer.” At the...
Mar 23, 2010Sean SullivanFood, General Insights, Uncategorized
If you’re on Twitter or Facebook you probably saw the celebrations of World Water Day. If you watch television or happen by a billboard you’ll also learn that Dasani has come out with PlantBottle (oh & it’s trademarked, you know in case another water...
Mar 3, 2016Charles MargulisUncategorized
Oakland, CA-The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has initiated legal action against the car seat maker Orbit Baby, demanding that the company recall its car seats made with the toxic flame retardant chemical chlorinated Tris (Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate...
Aug 20, 2012Julia HannafinChildren's Health, Food, Personal Stories
When I first walked into CEH’s office in downtown Oakland for my internship interview, I knew little to nothing about environmental toxins affecting public health. I considered myself relatively knowledgeable about environmental health – after all, I had grown up in...
Jul 3, 2012Julia HannafinChildren's Health, Food, Tips
Plastic. Is. Everywhere. Though many people hate to admit it, plastic is an essential part of our day to day lives (although some people are pushing the no-plastics envelope). We hear the question “Paper or plastic?” every time we leave the grocery store. Small...
