Supermarket Sweeps

The Grocery Shelves Are Filled With "Eco" Products, But Labels Can Be Misleading

Gone are the days when green goods could only be found in health food and specialty stores. Now they’re filling the shelves of local supermarkets and corner groceries. These new products promise to work “the natural way,” and often splash attention-getting symbols on claims on their labels, such as “We Care,” “Non-Toxic,” “Biodegradable,” “100 percent Recycled,” and “Recyclable”