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Fri, Jun. 18, 2010
Green Cleaning
Posted by Seventh Generation
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Cold Water Wash is Hot

When it comes to saving energy, cold is gaining rock star status. Cold water laundry, that is. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, about 90% of the energy used for washing clothes in a conventional top-load washer goes to heat the water. Getting out of hot water can save you money -- as...
Mon, Jun. 07, 2010
Green Cleaning
Posted by Seventh Generation
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Baby Wipes Aren't Just for Babies

Seventh Generation's Facebook Fans have some great suggestions for using our Free & Clear wipes! Here are some of them: Kelly Evans uses them to get the smell of gasoline off her hands at the gas station. For Rachel Miller and Barb Mattox, they make great wipes for dogs' paws...
Thu, Jun. 03, 2010
Green Cleaning, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability
Posted by Cara.B

How Our Products Save Petroleum

The chemists at Seventh Generation have been busy improving the cleaning product formulas that you know and love. Not only are we improving their performance, we're also improving their renewable carbon content. What does this mean? It means a significant amount of petroleum savings. Just how much...
Thu, May. 20, 2010
Green Cleaning, Sustainability
Posted by LHalperin
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Clean Closet, Good Karma

Nine years ago, I invited a few friends over for a night out and to swap clothes. I knew I had a closet full of neglected and never been worn (tag still on!) clothes and I figured I probably wasn't the only one. About a dozen friends showed up that night, clothes in hand, ready to swap. Surrounded...
Tue, May. 18, 2010
Green Cleaning
Posted by Cara.B
31 Comments

Green Cleaning Up After Pets

Today on my morning walk with my dog, Jeff, I thought of the late comedian George Carlin as I picked up dog poop with a plastic bag. This is not because I spew profanity while I clean up after my dog, but because he had a great bit about picking up dog poop. The message of his rant (and of course...