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The "Other" Ingredients in Pesticide Formulations
Written by Chris Molnar   

istock_000001752059xsmallLook at the label of any modern commercial pesticide or herbicide, and you'll see an ingredient list of active and inactive (also known as "inert" or simply "other") ingredients.

For the purposes of pesticide labeling, "active" ingredients are those chemicals that directly attack the target pest, while inert ingredients are added to help improve the formulation in effectiveness, storage, and lifespan. For most pesticides, the inert ingredients can compose over 90% of the total volume or weight of the pesticide. It does not, however, mean they are completely safe and non-toxic to the environment.

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First Look LA 5 Minutes With Laura Klein
Written by Laura Klein, Publisher   

Laura gives Gardner, host of the TV show, First Look LA, a tour of her organic garden and makes him lunch from her tasty organic food finds! Laura discusses the many health benefits of eating a diet rich in organic foods.

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Go Green at Home and Save!
Written by Laura Klein, Publisher   

You can enjoy the countless benefits of going green without emptying your wallet!

In fact, green (the eco kind) and green (the cash kind), can live happily together, side by side. I'm here to show you how.

Energy Isn't Endless

In the United States alone, buildings are responsible for 25-35% of total greenhouse gas emissions,

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Better Living with Laura Klein Green Home Scrub
Written by Laura Klein, Publisher   
Check out the "Green Home Scrub" episode for my new television show, "Better Living with Laura Klein"
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Better Living with Laura Klein
Written by Laura Klein, Publisher   
Organic food lovers and green living folks check out the promo for my new television show, "Better Living with Laura Klein"
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