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The bleaching process, unless done with non-chlorine-based bleach, produces dioxins. These toxins do not break down when released into water and as they move up the food chain, increase in concentration; becoming the most toxic by the time they reach humans. |
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Made in a neutral pH process that increases the longevity of the paper. |
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Derived from natural, non-synthetic, materials, though with the exception of meat-products, the term is legally meaningless. |
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An independent certification by the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) to indicate that an 'Approved Product' does not include any ingredients in quantities that would be harmful to the health of children or adults. |
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| Approved for organic gardening |
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Products that do not contain any materials that would hinder organic gardening. |
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These colorants can be made from petroleum, coal or heavy metals, which means that they are less likely to degrade in the environment. Artificial dyes may also have a toxic effect on living organisms, causing allergies and skin or eye irritation. They are often added to a product to influence purchasing behaviors, but do not improve the product itself. |
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These additives may be made from petroleum or heavy metals and therefore are less likely to degrade in the environment. Artificial fragrances also can have toxic effects on living organisms, causing allergies and skin or eye irritations. They can be added to a product to influence purchasing behaviors, but do not necessarily improve the product itself. |
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The chronic hazard labeling standard established by the U.S. labeling law. Under ASTM D 4236, art materials must be labeled to indicate chronic health hazards, the ingredients causing those hazards, and directions for safe use of the product. |
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A substance that the body generally accepts without a major immune response. A biocompatible material is not toxic and does not cause injury or immunologic damage to living tissue. |
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A substance that can be decomposed, or broken down, by natural processes into simple, stable compounds such as carbon dioxide and water. |
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Having to do with, or derived from, plants. |
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A technical measurement of the light reflected back from the paper, with 100 being the highest. |
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A substance that is added to formulations to change the properties of water (especially hardness and pH) and bolster a surfactant's performance. Builders vary in toxicity and potential to cause human health and environmental effects. |
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A substance that can cause cancer or cancer growth. |
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A product that has been certified either by the USDA or a third party certifier, as produced without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers, synthetic hormones, antibiotics, sewage sludge, GMOs or irradation. Under the national organic program, "100% Organic" means all product ingerdiants are organic, "Organic" means 95% of the product is made from organic materials, and "Made with organic ingrediants" means that at least 70% of the ingrediants are organically grown. |
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The bleaching process most often used to whiten products, particularly paper products, contains chlorine which bonds chemically with carbon-based compounds, producing dioxins and toxic pollutants. These toxins do not break down when released into water and as they move up the food chain, increase in concentration, becoming the most toxic by the time they reach humans. As early as 1985, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) labeled dioxin "the most potent carcinogen ever tested." |
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Any product produced without the use of chlorine, chlorine gas, chlorine compounds or chlorine derivatives. There are several acronyms referring to the level of chlorine contained in a product.(See ECF, PCF, TCF) |
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The process by which a product is used by a consumer, recycled, and remanufactured into the same product, which is once again purchased by a consumer. |
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Paper with a clay coating, providing a good printing surface for crisp, brilliant colors. |
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The undiluted form of a dilutable product. Using concentrates saves money, time and resources. Please remember to follow the manufacturer's directions when using a concentrate in order to properly dilute with water. |
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