89: How to Read Cleaning Labels & Avoid Greenwashing

A study published in May 2023 in the journal, Environmental Science & Technology, found that more than 100 types of common consumer products contain at least one and often multiple chemicals linked to cancer or reproductive and developmental problems.

Our guest needs no introduction. She is the granddaughter of Dr. Emanuel Bronner, founder of Dr. Bronner’s. Unless you’ve been living under a toxic kitchen sink, you’ve likely heard of Dr. Bronner’s line of ALL-ONE magic soaps. a family-owned company founded on the principle of universal peace and safety; a family brand of soap makers since 1858. Lisa is a prolific writer, consumer advocate, and speaker on health and green lifestyle issues. She is the author of the blog, “Going Green with a Bronner Mom,” and author of SOAP & SOUL: A Practical Guide to Minding Your Home, Your Body, and Your Spirit with Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1.    The incredible story of Dr. Bronner's, and how it came to be the household name it is today.

2.    How to read labels and avoid greenwashing to ensure what you’re buying for your family is safe.

3.    Unregulated terms that can trip consumers up on home and body product labels.

4.    How to determine what you purchase in the cleaning or body care aisle beyond the fancy packaging and marketing terms.

5.    Tips to use non-toxic, environmentally-friendly options to replace everything from kitchen cleaning spray to laundry detergent to shampoo.

6.    5 unexpected ways to use castile soap around the house, office, and car.

7.    How to swap out common household cleaners for a more non-toxic home and a greener planet?

You can learn more about Dr. Bronner’s line of nontoxic products at DrBronner.com Or, be sure to pick up a copy of Lisa’s new book, A Practical Guide to Minding Your Home, Your Body, and Your Spirit with Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps. Learn more at Going Green with Lisa Bronner at LisaBronner.com

Thanks for being with us today, friends. We’ll have all of the links in the show notes at RonandLisa.com/Podcast.