Products without packaging: How refill stores can help solve the plastics crisis
A world without single-use plastics might seem a long way off – but the rise of zero waste retail provides a glimpse of what that world could look like.
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10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Whole Foods prides itself on being a green grocer. Here are 10 steps the chain should take – many already taken by other retailers – to be more sustainable.
The Clean Energy Home Series (Part 2): What is a heat pump water heater?
The second edition in a series on how to electrify your home and transition to appliances that can run on renewable energy
Why we’re seeing new grocery shortages, and what you can do
Cities around the country are reporting empty grocery store shelves. But this isn’t like last time when basics like toilet paper and bread were nearly impossible to find. As we near the two-year mark of the pandemic, the impact on the food supply chain has only gotten more complex. We explain what’s going on, and offer some tips that can help you find what you need.
‘Best By’ vs. ‘Use By’: What you need to know about food dating
“Best-By” vs. "Sell-By" vs. "Use-By"? What's the difference, and how do you know when food is no longer safe to eat? Food dating labels can be confusing.
What to know about Amazon’s new A-to-z claims process
Amazon’s new policy comes at a time when courts have been asked the question who is responsible for defective products when they are bought from an online platform that is acting as the go-between for the seller and the purchaser.
What to know about Amazon’s new A-to-z claims process
Amazon’s overview and its terms and conditions span more than 1,600 words. Here is a breakdown of what Amazon customers need to know before using the A-to-z claims process.
Here’s what you should know about high-powered magnets after large recall
High-powered magnets, also commonly known as “rare earth” magnets, have a stronger magnetic force than ordinary magnets. They can be found in a range of products.
The worst consumer problem: Fraud / Identity Theft
One in 20 people was a victim in 2019. Account takeovers, which involve a criminal gaining access to an existing account, soared by 72 percent in 2019.
The Problem With PFAS Chemicals
PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) are a class of more than 9000 chemicals used to make products grease- or water-proof. They are commonly used in cookware, food packaging, outdoor apparel, carpets, and firefighting foams. PFAS are also widely used in industrial processes and then discharged into waterways. People are mostly exposed to PFAS through contaminated food and water.