Are Simple Green Products Really “Green”?
Simple Green has been called the “original green cleaner.” But is it?
To determine what is “green” or not, first we need a definition of “green.” So what is the definition? At CleaningProductsWorld.com, we believe a cleaning product is “green” as long it is proven to be better for the environment than they majority of average products in it’s class. Common ways to achieve this is using post-consumer waste, being non-toxic or biodegradable, and offsetting energy emissions.
Now getting back to Simple Green Products- the bottom line is that Simple Green has met OSHA’s standards for non-toxicity and OECD’s requirements for biodegradability. Proof? The US government uses Simple Green in cases of oil spills because it has no reverse effects on animals or wildlife. On top of that, Simple Green supports many environmental initiatives, from the Catalina Island Conservancy to it’s very own EGBAR (Everything’s Gonna Be All Right) Foundation, which supports school children learning about social responsibility.
The most common argument against Simple Green is the usage of EGBE, a chemical that some claim can be harmful. However, there have been many studies on this ingredient and still the EPA does not list it as a known toxin. Additionally, EGBE makes up less than 4% of Simple Green. One way to think of Simple Green’s usage of EGBE is to compare it to salt- a sprinkle of salt on your food will make your meal taste better, but large quantity won’t be so great for you. Same goes for EGBE. Don’t go out and drink a gallon of it, but in very small, watered down doses, there is no harm.
To sum it all up, here at CleaningProductsWorld.com, we stand behind Simple Green’s claim of being “green” and so does the US government. If that is not enough for you, you better stick to cleaning with vinegar (but don’t invite us over because we can’t stand the smell!).
