Comments on: Simple Green Simply Greenwashing Consumers for Decades http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Thu, 24 May 2012 17:04:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: m http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-24599 m Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:27:14 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-24599 Why not just revise the formula more like a real green product like- METHOD and take that controversial ingredient out every one is worried about?? METHOD is a truly green product everything from the container to the inside ingredients... Why not just revise the formula more like a real green product like- METHOD and take that controversial ingredient out every one is worried about??
METHOD is a truly green product everything from the container to the inside ingredients…

]]> By: Marketers must be mindful of the dangers of ‘greenwashing’ | The Geeky Marketer http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-22106 Marketers must be mindful of the dangers of ‘greenwashing’ | The Geeky Marketer Sun, 13 Feb 2011 01:50:31 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-22106 [...] Example: A cleaning product that has been around for several decades not only used the color green as part of its labeling but also used the word “green” in its product, long before it was cool to use the term and the color. The marketing worked and still does — a lot of people think this product is healthy and good to use in your home. However if you use this product without wearing a mask, you will quickly learn something is not so green about this product. [...] [...] Example: A cleaning product that has been around for several decades not only used the color green as part of its labeling but also used the word “green” in its product, long before it was cool to use the term and the color. The marketing worked and still does — a lot of people think this product is healthy and good to use in your home. However if you use this product without wearing a mask, you will quickly learn something is not so green about this product. [...]

]]> By: Nicole http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-21399 Nicole Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:48:46 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-21399 I worked on a ship where Simple Green was used. I started developing acute breathing attacks and couldn't figure out why. I finally connected the breathing problems with weekly cleanings near the air intake system and floor mopping. They stopped used Simple Green and my problems never occurred again. Granted the staff employed a "more is better" policy and probably overused the Simple Green. I had the same problem at a dollar store chain recently. I assumed that it was a sensitivity to perfumes, but I got into a conversation w/one of the employees and she mentioned that they used Simple Green. As I understand after looking on the web there are others who have breathing allergies while using Simple Green. I have never had a problem with vinegar/baking soda. I'm obviously more sensitive than many to this product, but I'm curious to see how many others are sensitive to Simple Green--particularly when used at high concentrations. I realize it shouldn't be used at high concentrations, but in my experience as a supervisor few employees actual used the correct concentrations (or even read the bottle), which isn't suprising. How many of us actually read the bottles on anything? Anyways I'll stick to baking soda and 6% acetic acid (a.k.a household vinegar). I worked on a ship where Simple Green was used. I started developing acute breathing attacks and couldn’t figure out why. I finally connected the breathing problems with weekly cleanings near the air intake system and floor mopping. They stopped used Simple Green and my problems never occurred again. Granted the staff employed a “more is better” policy and probably overused the Simple Green.

I had the same problem at a dollar store chain recently. I assumed that it was a sensitivity to perfumes, but I got into a conversation w/one of the employees and she mentioned that they used Simple Green.

As I understand after looking on the web there are others who have breathing allergies while using Simple Green. I have never had a problem with vinegar/baking soda. I’m obviously more sensitive than many to this product, but I’m curious to see how many others are sensitive to Simple Green–particularly when used at high concentrations. I realize it shouldn’t be used at high concentrations, but in my experience as a supervisor few employees actual used the correct concentrations (or even read the bottle), which isn’t suprising. How many of us actually read the bottles on anything? Anyways I’ll stick to baking soda and 6% acetic acid (a.k.a household vinegar).

]]> By: Tell Simple Green “It’s Simple: Go Green”! http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-20041 Tell Simple Green “It’s Simple: Go Green”! Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:58:43 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-20041 [...] by Jennifer Lance on December 15, 2010 Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by WP Greet Box WordPress PluginEditor’s Note:  This post originally appeared on MomsRising.org. We wanted to republish this guest post by Cassidy Randall, the Program & Outreach Coordinator for Women’s Voices for the Earth, to update you on an issue we brought to your attention two years ago that has not been resolved. (Simple Green Simply Greenwashing Consumers for Decades) [...] [...] by Jennifer Lance on December 15, 2010 Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by WP Greet Box WordPress PluginEditor’s Note:  This post originally appeared on MomsRising.org. We wanted to republish this guest post by Cassidy Randall, the Program & Outreach Coordinator for Women’s Voices for the Earth, to update you on an issue we brought to your attention two years ago that has not been resolved. (Simple Green Simply Greenwashing Consumers for Decades) [...]

]]> By: Sorcha http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-19182 Sorcha Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:20:14 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-19182 I used Simple Green for the past 6 months. At first it was just unpleasant to use, then after a couple of months, my skin began to get dry and tingly after housecleaning with Simple Green, it took me a while to make the connection and my reaction had to get worse with dry throat and coughing. I got sick :) of it and stopped using it. Right away I was fine. Within a 3 weeks of throwing out the Simple Green my dog turned up with a cancerous tumor, a month later one of my cats suddenly collapsed and died of cancer that the vet said started 2-3 months earlier, now another cat has cancer. I'm feeling freaked out and more than a little worried, Simple Green is the ONLY new thing in my house in 3 years. I'm scared that more of my pets will turn up with cancer, I have no doubt that its from the Simple Green, no matter what they say on the label. I used Simple Green for the past 6 months. At first it was just unpleasant to use, then after a couple of months, my skin began to get dry and tingly after housecleaning with Simple Green, it took me a while to make the connection and my reaction had to get worse with dry throat and coughing. I got sick :) of it and stopped using it. Right away I was fine. Within a 3 weeks of throwing out the Simple Green my dog turned up with a cancerous tumor, a month later one of my cats suddenly collapsed and died of cancer that the vet said started 2-3 months earlier, now another cat has cancer. I’m feeling freaked out and more than a little worried, Simple Green is the ONLY new thing in my house in 3 years. I’m scared that more of my pets will turn up with cancer, I have no doubt that its from the Simple Green, no matter what they say on the label.

]]> By: amy http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-6966 amy Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:12:56 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-6966 Laura, you say it is highly unlikely to ever reach the PEL of 2-butoxyethanol on 4% mixture. What about if it is mixed with Isopropal Alcohol 20%. to make the dilution 4% butoxyethanol & 20 % Isopropyl . Using 3 bottles a day spray mist, no ventilation. Is it still safe? Also on top of this spraying 70% Isopropyl with the other i just listed. Laura, you say it is highly unlikely to ever reach the PEL of 2-butoxyethanol on 4% mixture. What about if it is mixed with Isopropal Alcohol 20%. to make the dilution 4% butoxyethanol & 20 % Isopropyl . Using 3 bottles a day spray mist, no ventilation. Is it still safe? Also on top of this spraying 70% Isopropyl with the other i just listed.

]]> By: Michael Affantranger http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-6965 Michael Affantranger Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:34:16 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-6965 You scientist can go on batteling out what chemical is what. As long as there is Simple Green I will use it and nothing will change that. This is the best cleaner I have ever used. I have used it for about 20 years now, I am 60 years old and just as healthy as ever. Thankyou so much for a great product. You scientist can go on batteling out what chemical is what. As long as there is Simple Green I will use it and nothing will change that. This is the best cleaner I have ever used. I have used it for about 20 years now, I am 60 years old and just as healthy as ever. Thankyou so much for a great product.

]]> By: 5 Green Products: Yoga Buddies Bedtime Stories to Better Life Eco-Friendly Green Cleaning http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-6963 5 Green Products: Yoga Buddies Bedtime Stories to Better Life Eco-Friendly Green Cleaning Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:34:22 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-6963 [...] $7 for 32 ounces of each product, these eco-friendly cleaners are affordable and effective.  No greenwashing here….simply green [...] [...] $7 for 32 ounces of each product, these eco-friendly cleaners are affordable and effective.  No greenwashing here….simply green [...]

]]> By: S Romine http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-6962 S Romine Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:48:03 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-6962 I believe the marketing of Simple Green is misleading, perhaps completely innocently. Most people that I have encountered trying to find a "green solution" for cleaning products are looking for alternatives to any chemicals that by themselves are harmful. For instance, Thyme Oil vs Ammonia Chloride. Just an opinion. I believe the marketing of Simple Green is misleading, perhaps completely innocently. Most people that I have encountered trying to find a “green solution” for cleaning products are looking for alternatives to any chemicals that by themselves are harmful. For instance, Thyme Oil vs Ammonia Chloride. Just an opinion.

]]> By: Big mistake! I used simple green on my rims! - Autopia.org http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/04/simple-green-simply-greenwashing-consumer-for-decades/#comment-6955 Big mistake! I used simple green on my rims! - Autopia.org Sun, 17 May 2009 00:16:16 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=2242#comment-6955 [...] Green? Ask Annie | Healthy and Green Living Eco-Products in Demand, but Labels Can be Murky Simple Green Simply Greenwashing Consumers for Decades : Eco Child’s Play Hazard warning on home cleaners / Study says many use chemicals linked to fertility problems [...] [...] Green? Ask Annie | Healthy and Green Living Eco-Products in Demand, but Labels Can be Murky Simple Green Simply Greenwashing Consumers for Decades : Eco Child’s Play Hazard warning on home cleaners / Study says many use chemicals linked to fertility problems [...]

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