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Modern Washing Machines Save You More Time
Apr 7, 2015In the days when people owned two or three outfits, laundering garments by hand may not have been a huge chore. In the modern world, people tend to own far too many clothes, and cleaning even the ones they wear regularly can be a formidable ...
Tags: washing machine, washers
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A Settlement with Three Companies Did Not Conform to Federal Standards
Jan 22, 2015The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with three companies affiliated with Shell Oil Company to resolve Clean Air Act violations, including selling gasoline and diesel fuel that did not conform to ...
Tags: Vehicle Fuel Standards, gasoline, Auto
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Menu and Vending Machine Calorie Labeling Rules Have Been Set by FDA
Dec 4, 2014FDA finalises menu and vending machine calorie labeling rules The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised two rules requiring that calorie information be listed on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, similar retail ...
Tags: Vending Machine, FDA
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EPA Fines Triax Turbine Components for Violations of The Hazardous Waste Law
Nov 26, 2014The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined Triax Turbine Components for violations of the hazardous waste law and, in a separate action, Hill Brothers Chemical Company for violations of pesticides law. These actions support ...
Tags: Hazardous Waste, Pesticides
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Stop Importing and Selling Hazardous Children's Products
Jun 13, 2014A federal district judge has issued injunctions against four California companies and six individuals barring them from importing, selling and distributing children's products containing hazardous levels of lead and phthalates and small ...
Tags: Service, Children's Products, Toy
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EPA, Region 10, Completed Nearly 100 Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Actions
May 9, 2014The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, completed nearly 100 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Violations of environmental ...
Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy, EPA, Certification
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Using The Green Globes Ratings System in Buildings Is Environmentally-Friendly
Dec 6, 2013If you're going to spend the necessary money in making sure the process of constructing a new building is environmentally-friendly, you might as well get the most for your dollar by using the Green Globes ratings system. That was the ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, Building
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EHealth Selected and Inked a Contract to Integrate Intuit's Turbotax (Intu)
Sep 26, 2013eHealth, an online private health insurance exchange, has selected and inked a contract to integrate Intuit’s TurboTax (INTU), with its online health insurance comparison and enrollment tools. Following completion of the ...
Tags: Health Insurance, Service
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Best Refrigerator for Best Dinning Food
Sep 12, 2013A refrigerator (colloquially fridge) is a common household appliance that consists of a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump (mechanical, electronic, or chemical) that transfers heat from the inside of the fridge to its external ...
Tags: Refrigerator, Consumer Electronics
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One Should Consider a Number of Additional Factors Before Buying a Refrigerator
Sep 12, 2013One should consider a number of additional factors before buying a refrigerator. The table below lists a number of factors with a short description of each. Factor Description Capacity The ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Refrigerator
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US Department of Interior on Thursday Extended The Comments Deadline
Jun 10, 2013The US Department of Interior on Thursday extended the comments deadline for a proposed rule governing hydraulic fracturing on public lands by an additional 60 days after industry groups protested the original 30-day comment window. ...
Tags: US, Chemicals, Federal Fracking
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We Found a Number of Dishwashers That Aced Our Tougher Energy Tests
May 29, 2013With dishwashers dialing back on water and energy use to meet federal standards, you might think that it's tougher to get your dinner dishes clean. But at Consumer Reports we found a number of dishwashers that aced our tougher energy tests, ...
Tags: Dishwasher, Dishes
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Does Consumers Like to Spend Their Dollars on Higher MPG
May 6, 2013Car buyers aren't just paying lip service regarding good fuel economy, they are putting their money where their mouth is. According to a new study (pdf) by the Consumer Federation of America, fully 88 percent of consumers say fuel economy ...
Tags: Auto Parts
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Kidswear Will Be Tested to Be Sold on Online Stores by US CPSC
Apr 27, 2013Distributors of children's products are cautioned to dot their compliance "i's" and cross their regulatory "t's," especially if they are selling online. According to a leading consumer product safety attorney, the government has taken to ...
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Stylish Organics Newly Added Collection of Certified Organic Cotton Clothing for Kids
Apr 3, 2013In addition to organic baby and toddler clothing, Moms and Dads shopping for stylish, earth-friendly youth size fashions. The spring collection for girls and boys ages 4 to 12 is made from certified organic cotton fabric and uses only ...
