There’s a good reason for it, too.
But Amazon is apparently only interested in sustainability if it doesn’t hurt their bottom line.
According toHuffPost, the average menstruating person who uses tampons will go through approximately 20 of them per cycle.
Researchers aren’t the only ones who have noticed, either.
Take Love Beauty and Planet.
Indeed, the brand touts its sustainably sourced ingredients and packaging on theirwebsite.
The company also doesn’t prioritize not testing on animals.
Pollution isn’t Nestle’s only sustainability problem.
Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.
This means that not only are Starbucks paper cups not recyclable, they contaminate recycling if they’re included.
Starbucks has taken steps to reduce other types of waste, notably banning straws in their stores.
The coffee pods have a catch though they’re only compostable in industrial facilities.
It’s the Kirkland Signature cleaning products in particular that aren’t exactly what they seem.
TheEnvironmental Working Grouphas similarly rated Method products low in terms of healthy cleaning.
Of the 65 products reviewed, 43 received either a D or an F based on their ingredients.
Not exactly the non-toxic products you were hoping for.
Additionally, some of the toxic ingredients are potential human carcinogens."
It’s not the first time Simple Green has come under fire for its ingredients.
Just like their environmental ethos, their stance on palm is somewhat vague.
It seems fitting, then, that theircommitment to sustainabilityis a lofty one that has been ongoingfor years.
That is, until you dig into their claims andthe lawsuitthat alleges it’s nothing more than greenwashing.
Despite their claims of sustainability and environmental-friendliness, all those plastic bottles have to go somewhere.
How can you tell when a brand is really green?
Rasche also warns to be skeptical of buzzwords.
