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Organic shampoos are more important than you may think. A study released this week found 17 different toxins and carcinogens in samples taken from teenage girls that they've absorbed simply from using their regular shampoos and other personal care products.  True organic means clean without the carcinogens.

Digital printing plate manufacturer Presstek has been fined $31,975 (£18,200) after a hazardous chemical spill occurred at one of its US factories.

According to local reports, 90 residents within a one-mile radius were evacuated and local public schools were temporarily closed as a precautionary measure.

Have you ever painted a really small and tight room and felt like you were gonna fall to the floor or pass out from the fumes? It certainly can’t be a good thing right? Stupid question (I know), but...

Co-founder of green product index elaborates on what's hiding in our kid stoys other than lead

A look into what's toxic in your bathroom-shampoos, soaps, using the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database. You'll be surprised at the findings!

Despite Apple's notorious GREENWASHING campaign, the fact remains that the IPOD is one of the worst scourges to the environment in recent memory--Story of Stuff's expose covers that well and good. What about Gore's involvement? (No, not that oil stock ownership scandal...)

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signs AB 1109, which creates a green chemistry program including removingtoxins from energy efficient light bulbs.

The longstanding battle over off-shoring vs. keeping American manufacturing jobs takes an interesting turn in the wake of the lead paint scandals. Toymakers are rushing to salvage their battered images. Are American jobs to benefit from the toxic toys??

The Makings of Toxic Toothpaste

Presenting the new iMac, Steve Jobs mentioned that the new aluminum case and glass screen are easier to recycle. But what about the mercury free LED screen? MacWorld asks why not the promised more eco friendly screen yet?