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eco-friendly

• not harmful to the environment; "environmentally friendly"  - source • goods and services, laws, guidelines and policies that claim reduced, minimal, or no harm upon ecosystems or the environment. - source

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fair trade

the payment of just and fair prices for items (i.e. food, crafts, flowers, and gold) that are purchased from underdeveloped countries.  These countries normally experience pay that is less than a living wage.  Fair Trade practices intend to eradicate that. read more about the practice of fair trade from Fair Trade USA, World Fair Trade Organization, and Fair Trade Federation[...]

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greenwashing

to claim that something, most likely a product, is "green" (sustainable, eco-friendly), when it actually is not environmentally friendly at all. "It’s greenwashing when a company or organization spends more time and money claiming to be “green” through advertising and marketing than actually implementing business practices that minimize environmental impact. It’s whitewashing, but with a green brush."[...]

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non-toxic

• free of toxins and poisons. Not containing any toxic ingredients. See also: toxic.

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toxic

• poisonous, harmful, deadly See also: non-toxic

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