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Are You Confused by the Food Label: "Best-by," "Use-by," and "Sell-by?"
Have you tossed away food because you aren't sure what the label means? You’re not the only one. Nine out of 10 buyers are confused by the USDA food label and the average family is throwing away $1,500 per year of food that is perfect to … more...
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2 replies | 1633 views | Posted on: 07/08/2018 | Last updated: 06/17/2020
Mexican company converts avocado pits into completely biodegradable plastic
When you think of Mexico, you think of tequila and guacamole, says Scott Munguia. If he has his way, you might also be thinking of something else made from the avocado: plastic made from the seed. This could be big for Mexico, Avocado se… more...
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Green Consumer Products
2 replies | 2346 views | Posted on: 02/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/05/2019
Beautycounter- Beautiful Products, Made Safely
After watching the widely known movie, An Inconvenient Truth, founder of Beautycounter, Gregg Renfrew, became very passionate about environmental health. As a wife and mother of three, she discovered many products she was using everyday bot… more...
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Health and Beauty Products
0 replies | 2192 views | Posted on: 08/14/2015 | Last updated: 08/14/2015
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