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Blogs: Sustainability

The Dirt on Laundry

With a teenager, two dogs, and a life that includes lots of time outdoors, it seems like every day is laundry day in my world. I'm sure I'm not alone. Laundry can be all-consuming, and I mean that literally: It eats up time, electricity, water, and other things. So just how are we doing...

Corporate Cleaning Practices Live up to LEED Standards

When it comes to getting the job done, Seventh Generation cleaning products have earned their reputation for great results. Our plant-based household care products handle daily cleaning needs without harsh chemicals or synthetic scents. They even take care of most cleaning needs for the offices at...

Try A Litterless Lunch This Back-To-School Season!

Did you know? The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 31 tons of plastic waste was generated in 2010, and only 12 percent of the plastic bags, sacks, and wraps created were recycled. Additionally, every school lunch creates an average of 67 pounds of trash per school year. That means,...

Green Homes Earn Greenbacks

When we got our solar water heater, a well-meaning friend cautioned that its unconventional nature might actually detract from our home's value because homebuyers don't like things they aren't used to. He'd heard that on the market, "green" homes are a novelty not worth...

Wanted: Women in Politics

I was moved by the number of passionate responses I received  to my recent blog post, Can Women Have It All? I heard from women who actually have a "choice" in whether they forgo a career/job in favor of raising a family as well as from women who have no choice but to work one or two...