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Solid shampoo bars: what "no plastic" actually ...

Solid shampoo bars promise a plastic-free wash routine, but "no plastic" is not a regulated claim — here is what verification actually looks like and why it matters.

Solid shampoo bars: what "no plastic" actually ...

Solid shampoo bars promise a plastic-free wash routine, but "no plastic" is not a regulated claim — here is what verification actually looks like and why it matters.

What "natural" on a personal care label legally...

In personal care, "natural" has no legal definition and no required standard behind it — here is what that means for you, and what to look for instead.

What "natural" on a personal care label legally...

In personal care, "natural" has no legal definition and no required standard behind it — here is what that means for you, and what to look for instead.

Recycled polyester: when GRS-certified actually...

GRS-certified recycled polyester is a real improvement over virgin in some ways — and not in others. Here is how to read the claim honestly.

Recycled polyester: when GRS-certified actually...

GRS-certified recycled polyester is a real improvement over virgin in some ways — and not in others. Here is how to read the claim honestly.

Tencel is a brand name. Here is what the certif...

Tencel shows up on a lot of clothing tags, but the certifications that make it meaningful rarely do. Here is what those standards actually require and why they matter.

Tencel is a brand name. Here is what the certif...

Tencel shows up on a lot of clothing tags, but the certifications that make it meaningful rarely do. Here is what those standards actually require and why they matter.

Hemp versus cotton: what the water and pesticid...

Hemp is often called the more sustainable fiber — less water, fewer pesticides. Those claims can be real. But without a third-party certification behind them, they are just marketing copy.

Hemp versus cotton: what the water and pesticid...

Hemp is often called the more sustainable fiber — less water, fewer pesticides. Those claims can be real. But without a third-party certification behind them, they are just marketing copy.

What "chemical-free fabric" actually has to mean

The phrase "chemical-free fabric" is everywhere in fashion right now, but without a third-party certification behind it, the claim is just a story a brand tells about itself.

What "chemical-free fabric" actually has to mean

The phrase "chemical-free fabric" is everywhere in fashion right now, but without a third-party certification behind it, the claim is just a story a brand tells about itself.