How to Keep Green, and Clean

From: Pat Maxwell
Series: September 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Length: 01:30

The Soap and Detergent Association is cleaning up its act. Read the full description.

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Playing: How to Keep Green, and Clean
From: Pat Maxwell

Inlay2_small The Soap and Detergent Association is cleaning up its act. A recent conference that included officials from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Trade Commission, provided industry leaders with information about the latest -- and greenest -- cleaning products...

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The Soap and Detergent Association is cleaning up its act. A recent conference that included officials from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Trade Commission, provided industry leaders with information about the latest -- and greenest -- cleaning products...