reading your labels

I know we assume that is something says it is an eco-friendly or green product it is.  Not so, it is very important to read labels and know your ingredients as many of these products deemed green contain sodium laurel or laureth sulphates and parabens.  I also have an issue with big names like Tide saying they are doing their part for the environment by making the product concentrated and putting it in a smaller bottle...the product is still the same chemicals and pollutants only in a smaller bottle.  The big companies are so quick to jump on and market for the green bandwagon and people so naive as to fall for the scam simply because an advert says it is better for the environment.  Knowledge is power and arming yourself with the knowledge and know how is really key in this situation.  Get the facts about the products you use, know your ingredients and be a green savvy shopper!