Researchers find that Green is not always Good

Researches at the Universtiy of Melbourne have determined that products markets as 'green', 'organic', and 'non-toxic' actually can emit a range of substances harmful to humans. Investigators comapred volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from products, such as air fresheners, cleaning products, laundry supplies and personal care products. About one quarter of the VOCs emitted were classified as toxic. Of all of the VOCs emitted fewer than 3% were listed on the ingrediants.

“The paradox is that most of our exposure to air pollutants occurs indoors and a primary source is consumer products. But the public lacks full and accurate information on the ingredients in these products. Our indoor air environments are essentially unregulated and unmonitored,” Professor Steinemann said.

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