Those folks are right! Some of these “eco, green and natural” products aren’t worth the $40 bucks we’re overpaying for it. I come from both the beauty side and green living side. I’ve probably used more of this stuff than the average bird and especially when it comes to cleaning products, a good number of these products are over-priced and under deliver.

I am horrified (but not so shocked) that government is nosing into the business of product use. However, obviously the chemicals in these products have done some unseemly things to the water and of course, this pollution has an effect on the entire eco-system so what can you do?

I’m hard pressed for a suggestion. I try to use green products when possible in my household cleaning routine, but I’ve found that soap scum and mildew aren’t really afraid of tea tree oil and water. I know for sure I’m not interested in scrubbing on my hands and knees for hours to remove it, either. And really, with the ecoomy like it is, who wants to spend $5 bucks on cleaners that, while may be good for the environment, are hard on my pocket more than the grime I’m trying to clean? And I don’t even want to talk about my first encounter with natural laundry products! My God! My clothes weren’t very clean; I could literally still smell my perfume on one of shirts and heaven knows I don’t need a second whiff of my husband’s gym clothes.

So what are the choices for the eco, but budget minded folks? When other states enact this bill, will we all turn into smugglers of cleaners and products? And how can you stay green when you may be facing unemployment soon?