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Is an Energy Star Refrigerator Really Energy-Efficient?
In the US, residential refrigerators can be certified by Energy Star®, which rates their energy efficiency. On the face of it, the Energy Star program seems to make it much easier to spot an eco-friendly refrigerator that won’t guzzle energy. However, there are some odd little quirks in the application of the Energy Star certification…
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Kitchen
Is an Energy Star Refrigerator Really Energy-Efficient?
In the US, residential refrigerators can be certified by Energy Star®, which rates their energy efficiency. On the face of…
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Lodge Cast Iron Cookware Review
Our Rating: 5/5 (See: How Leaf Score is calculated) Product Highlights Reputable US business operating since 1896Suitable for use…
iSpring Whole House Water Filtration System Review
Our Rating: 4/5 (See: How Leaf Score is calculated) Product Highlights It has a 100,000-gallon capacity activated carbon filter…
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Bed
Whisper Organics Bed Sheets Review
Our Rating: 5/5 (See: How Leaf Score is calculated) Product Highlights Made with GOTS certified organic cottonFree from toxic…
Savvy Rest Organic Kapok Body Pillow Review
Our Rating: 5/5 (See: How Leaf Score is calculated) Product Highlights Cotton is free from pesticides, herbicides, and toxic…
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PlushBeds EcoWool Comforter Review
Our Rating: 5/5 (See: How Leaf Score is calculated) Product Highlights Features Premium Eco-Wool fill encased in organic cotton…
Baby & Kids
When to buy a crib and how to make sure it’s safe for your baby
It might seem silly to ask, “when do you need a crib.” Isn’t the answer obvious? When you have a…
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The 5 Best Companies for Safe, Non-toxic, Eco-Friendly Hardwood Cribs
So far in this series on eco-friendly, non-toxic cribs, I’ve talked about when you’ll need a crib and how to…
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Non-Toxic Softwood Cribs That Don’t Break the Bank
In this series on eco-friendly, non-toxic cribs, I’ve already looked at the best hardwood crib options. Sadly, for many, these…
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Bath
The Environmental Impact of Period Products
A pantyliner or tampon might seem like a tiny, inconsequential thing, but just as menstrual management products can affect your…
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DivaCup Menstrual Cup Review
Our Rating: 5/5 (See: How Leaf Score is calculated) Product Highlights Made of medical-grade siliconeCan be used for up…
Burt’s Bees Natural Shave Cream Review
Our Rating: 4/5 (See: How Leaf Score is calculated) Product Highlights Product is formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or…
Pets
The Best Brands for Sustainable, Healthy Dog Food
Dogs have lived with humans for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the mid-20th Century that ‘dog food’ existed…
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The Best Non-Toxic Dog Chew Toys
In this Leaf Score series on eco-friendly, non-toxic dog toys, I’ve already looked at which dog chew toys you’ll want…
Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Dog Toys – Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Dog Toy
My dog, Kali, has been my stalwart companion for over eight years, since I picked her up from the local…
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Garden
Rating the 4 Best Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers in 2020
Choosing the best gas-powered lawnmower for 2020 was no easy feat. For a start, there are huge differences between different…
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The 7 Best Portable Generators to Survive Blackouts
When looking for the best portable generator to survive blackouts, especially in California where this has been more of an…
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How to Handle Christmas Tree Disposal the Eco-Friendly Way
‘Tis the season, and if you’re anything like me you’ll have been out in the forest December 1st with a…
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Living
Are Tiny Homes Really All That Eco-Friendly? 10 Key Benefits of Prefabricated Homes
For almost a decade I lived in one of the most expensive cities in the world, Vancouver, BC, where average…
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The Downside of the Tiny Home and Prefab Movement
As someone who has lived in the city and now lives somewhere fairly rural, I can say with certainty that…
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How to Build an Earthquake Survival Kit
I live in the Pacific Northwest, right by a ‘nest’ of seismic activity. It shouldn’t surprise you, then, that I’ve…
Cosmetics
How to Find the Best Natural Sunscreen
It’s one of life’s unfortunate ironies that in slapping on sunscreen to protect our skin against cancer-causing rays, we may…
Our Top Eco-Friendly Non-Toxic Glitter and Glitter Nail Polish Picks
I’ve written elsewhere at Leaf Score about the environmental impact of glitter and its effects on human health and the…
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Nail Polish: Toxic Chemicals & More to Watch Out For
In the last decade or so, a number of more natural nail polish brands have popped up, promoting their products…
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