Consumers Warm Up To 'Greener' Personal Care Products, But Labeling Controversy Broils
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 09:35
in Health & Medicine
From soaps to body lotions to shampoos, consumers are increasingly drawn to personal care products that are labeled "green" or environmentally-friendly, a fast-growing market that chalks-up an estimated $4 billion in sales per year worldwide. Despite the hype over these products, there's growing confusion by consumers and manufacturers alike over what it really means to be labeled as "green," according to an article in Chemical & Engineering News.