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HealthyCar
Plastics, foam and fabrics in cars and children's car seats can contain toxic chemicals. At HealthyCar you can find out which cars and seats are low on potential hazards.

Household Items

PlasticPicks
The Green Guide's wallet card for safe plastic choices.

Battery Recycling and Disposal Guide for Households

 

 

 

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Energy Star
The EPA and USDepartment of Energy lead this program to help you make energy-efficient choices for home appliances.

Electronics

GreenPrint
Save paper, ink and money every time you print with this FREE download.

Guide to Greener Electronics
This guide from Greenpeace ranks eighteen top electronics manufacturers on toxic chemical policies, recycling and climate change. It's updated every three months.

TCO Certification
Did you know that there is a third party eco-label for IT products? TCO Certified looks at environmental impacts, ergonomic design and performance when testing products, so you can be sure you're buying a product that is good, good for you and good for the planet.

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