I understand the bashing of these products by Marketplace and trying to get people to look at what they choose to buy but it would have been nice to have a 5 minute segment at the end of the program to hear about some products we should buy instead. Some positive education.

This is the best consumer show in the history of television. I am starting fundraising to place a 50 foot statue of Erica in a strategically prominent place position in downtown Toronto park, and I am an American

This poison is poisonous. Shocking.

Compounds derived from chrysanthemums have been used for pesticides for a long time. In fact, a lot of pesticides are developed from plants. Plants have spent millions of years trying to protect themselves from insects.

50% water, 50% white vinegar and a dollar store spray bottle - pretty green and cheap.

This information is out of date. Dawn no longer contains triclosan. It also is very effective in cleaning animals covered in oil. I have used it on more than one stray kitten that took refuge under a car hood. I do not use the antibacterial version, just plain Dawn. While I prefer to mostly use water and vinegar for my cleaning, dawn is helpful in certain situations.

You are right on a lot of things, but in this case I think you've exaggerated a few things slightly. If a cleaning product is made of 38% petroleum instead of 99% petroleum, that is a big difference and definitely worthy of an identifying label. If the claims are not false, and a reasonable person would understand what they mean, then I wouldn't call it a lousy label.

best green product for cleaning vinegar and water.

How about a List of Alternatives that are Better Options??

Consumers should not be investigating these things or question them, the government should and even if it meets regulations, the government should force true labeling

When corporate is more important than consumer, its clear we've lost our way

Used to use triclosan anti bacterial soap. I've noticed an increase in hand tremors and I was only 20 at the time. Upon research it is a inhibitor to normal muscle usage. Please check your anti bacterial products for this thing

Of course the insecticide is toxic. Surely if you are looking for something that kills living things, do you expect it to made from kisses?

Would love to see examples of quality green products as alternative to each of the "lousy labelled" products!

Best consumer show in TV history

In some of these cases, I can't help but feel like they're doing the equivalent of thinking that "diet" means "calorie free".

I'm sick and tired of these big companies being allowed to mislead customers. It ranges from half-truths, to missing information, to bold-faced lies.. and it's WRONG.

Such a huge box with so much bubble wrap to send off one bottle? Could have been a little 'green' in their approach, seeing what the programme is about

I don't even live anywhere in North America, why am I binge watching these?

Just goes to show that freedom from regulation does not mean that businesses will be motivated towards doing the right thing.

Thanks for revealing the marketing secrets in so many aspects in our lives. I hope government will do something to regulate the dirty rich businesses.

Can't find the chemical ingredients? Just request an MSDS from the manufacturer. Every company that produces chemical products must produce an MSDS sheet that meets legal requirements if they are going to sell the product in the US, especially if they expect to be able to sell the product to a business. I assume that Canada has similar laws about MSDS sheets. MSDS sheets provide much more information than you will find on a product label.

CBC Marketplace is legit the only thing that cures my depression so please keep em coming

I had a class on Greenwashing in College, and what you should always remember is that an "All Natural" claim is the worst that you can read, unless they list ingredients, because even petroleum-based chemicals can be considered of natural sources since petroleum is first found naturally in the environment. Just don't buy any big brand trying to go green, buy little brands who specialise in making only ONE product 100% better for the environment and your health.

I can't believe these companies are getting away with all this lying.

the raid is perfectly fine. all poisons have those same rules, green or not

Why am I watching this in America?

I would have liked to see actual chemists test these products and determine what's in them, if they're safe, etc. I want the raw data, and I want it explained by someone who knows chemistry, not some talkshow host. Now I'm sure Marketplace has a good staff, and it definitely is important to check the labels and understand what the hell you're actually buying, but it just seems to me there should be more testing done other than just going, "This is a chemical and it's bad because the Eco-Lady says so." Does she have any formal chemistry training? Does she really know? I want harder data than "This sounds scary so it's bad."

The problem is not the companies, but the countries that allow this

4:35 that is one HUGE box for a bottle of soap

so lets criticize the fact that they are actually reducing the environmental footprint just because the haven't reduced it to no footprint. even though the targeted products that cant be fully non toxic to perform the effects desired.

Its honestly depressing watching Market place, the truth is way too harsh to accept.

Well...petroleum IS natural...kkkkk :D

The problem isn't with people buying eco friendly products. We should be doing that. Maybe government organisations should be stepping up and regulating better. There are no regulations on chemicals in products we use. Become an informed consumer.

Only buy products with the leaping bunny.

Green has nothing to do with it being toxic or not. It simply means that it uses less resources and or is biodegradable.

This stuff is so important especially if you are using gray water to water your garden. What are you using in your shower, and your washer?

It means it's greener than a pure petrochemical laundry detergent 🤔

Stay away from the big companies and look for items certified. Also the best is to just read the label itself. 7th Generation and Mrs. Meyers, Dr.Watson.

If consumers truly cared about the environment they wouldn't buy anything.

number 9 was a ok. they didnt lie. they say they INCLUDED plant based detergent and moreover over 60 proc of dry product was actually from plants, I was thinkink it will be arount 5 to 15 so its great. obviusly its not perfect. but better than it could be and surerly fully legit

It's ridiculous how nothing's regulated in Canada!

This is a misnomer. At least the companies are trying to head in the right step. How about bashing brands that have made no effort whatsoever? Do you realize by using a "lousy label," consumers are going to go back to using the 100% chemical-filled products. How is this helping your cause.

Please tell me someone appreciates her double entendre when putting the 'lousy' label on the bed bug killer lol

Really, they aren't lousy labels or even poorly designed labels but a scheme that is designed in a very sophisticated yet tragically dishonest way.

dawn helps wildlife caught in oil spills by helping to remove the oil off of the animals caught in the oil. why dont people understand this

I used to work for breakfast cereal company, we had a line of "Natural" cereals, they said natural on the box. The only difference was we didn't add the vitamins.

At the end of the day, there is a huge movement of people who are doing what they can to pursue safer products and while there are companies that will lie to make a sale, there are others who are truthful. Overall, those who try to make the switch to safer alternatives are noticing a difference in their health. That speaks volumes about the fact that it makes a difference. I've been shopping a Melaleuca for almost 7 years now, and even though some will make claims that Melaleuca is not as "green" as they claim to be, my health has improved and every other person that has switched to the Melaleuca brand has noticed the same thing. It is really hard to dispute the evidence that Melaleuca is having on people's lives. WHen you add to the fact that Melaleuca's products cost less on a per use basis than the competition, it is no wonder that over 100,000 orders are being placed monthly and that over 8,000 people a day are now joining the shopping club. It's great. No monthly order requirements, better prices, safer quality. What is there to lose? I share what I know to help others. www.melaleuca.info/globalgroup/about/qualityoflife?culture=en-ca&cm_sp=splash-_

I agree with all of them except dawn. As a mechanic, dawn is the only thing that completely gets the dirt, automotive grease and grime off my hands and arms. I will not stop using that because it works for me in the shop. Now at home i will continue to use as well on things plastic around the kitchen. It gets all of the slippery grease and fats off frying pans and pots better than any other product out there, hands down. Triclosan in dawn the cleaning power of it outweighs the minimal impact it may have on nature. It works in the auto shop and at home very well and i will continue to use it.

after watching this, "made in china" doesn't seems that bad

“Bamboozle” welp I know what new word I’m adding to my vocabulary!

being this video was done a few years ago. I wonder if any of these companies have improved on their chemical use? Or have they remained the same?

I saw a stain remover that said non toxic looked at the bottle harmful or fatal if swallowed -_-

Don't waste your money on any of these products. Only buy what is cost efficient, and simply reduce the amount you use. Get your house insect treated once in 10 years, and there will be no need for bug spray. Also, buy detergent concentrate, and water it down a little. The concentrate is stronger, and you wont have to use as much. And for the biggest impact, cut down on the use of packaging material and don't throw away products as often it is generally the disposal that causes the most strain on the environment.

You know what's super wasteful cordless vacuums! I bought a Dyson cordless vacuum and within 1 year the battery died. I told the customer service person that I never over used it, used it a couple times per month. They said the batteries are made to have a lifespan of 3 years. The amount of a new battery was $100. With $100 you will just go ahead and buy the newest cordless vacuum. Then you'll be wasting the vacuum & it's battery LOOK INTO THIS. This is incredibly wasteful!

I mean, the raid...is a poison? I don’t see what the problem is with a poison acting like...a poison. I wouldn’t ingest a non-eco poison. I wouldn’t spray it near my pets or food. Why would it be any different for an eco friendly poison? I don’t think that makes it lousy.

As long as there are stupid people, we will continue to be enslaved to these major businesses.

This was published in 2015 so I'm concerned if any 1 of these companies made some changes to the formulas? It does take time to be reading labels but I have left unhealthy products on the shelf. Thanks consumer watchdog's!

Imagine if we used the wonders of technology and media advancements to actually make the the population more educated! Love these type of shows.

if you are trying to get to the truth, why must you skew your testing and/or results in so many of your trials? have you guys sincerely not heard of the scientific method?

In America a customer can ask for Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product. It is an essential starting point for the development of a complete health and safety program. It also contains information on the use, storage, handling and emergency procedures all related to the hazards of the material.

The flower on the raid tin definitely looked more like a daisy and not a chrysanthemum

The amount of puns in Canadian shows 😂

You know what is lousy? The fact that they support Wal-Mart by buying all the products there. Remember what they do? How it's destroyed countless amount of small businesses. This video deserves a lousy label.

* Does a show about being green while also using an absurdly large box filled with plastic for a small bottle of detergent.

My dog likes to lick the floor for no reason, and after a scare with a "green" floor cleaner that got her sent to the vet, ive just been using vinegar/baking soda, water, and occasionally some lemon juice to make the house smell nice.

Seriously, "Nothing degrades in landfill. You will find 40 year old hotdogs." Really? LOL

I use vinegar and baking soda for cleaning. Essential oils for air freshener and fabric scent .

because there is only so many elements in nature, everything is made from natural ingredients

It feels like they aimed for likely greenwashed products. I'd be more interested in the likes of say Tom's of Maine toothpaste or Ecos detergant/soap. Most of the rest of these are big brand that have their dabble in green product, those tend to be the most likely to be greenwashed. One issue with Tom's is their small container size means a higher ratio of container to toothpaste.

when you look at ingredients, The highest % is going to be 1st on the Lable, And the lowest amount is going to be at the end ( Food theory on youtube said this , on there channel )

Awesome reporting

This show reminded me of the recent dihydrogen monoxide scandal.

This is why Government regulates businesses. When Businesses can be ethical on their own, then they're forced to be through Regulations, fines, etc.

no more to trust..but only God

14:26 Are you kidding me? It takes a lot of energy to refine aluminum, but it takes a shitton more to recycle it. Unless you're concerned about the sheer volume of soda cans in landfills, it's really not helping the planet at all to recycle those.

Bicarbonate soda, lemon juice, eucalyptus oil, and white vinegar can all be used to clean and are as green as it gets!

I WOULDNT BE SURPRISED IF MARKETPLACE GOT SUED

I'll definitely stop using Simple Green now.

this is completely biased

I wonder if any of the top executives of any of these companies use their own products ... or expose their children to them ...

I typed "VIM WHMIS" into Google and the first three results I saw had a full ingredient list including VOC and dilution Ph Balance information. There is WHMIS for every cleaner on the market and you can get them from the company and sometimes the store you buy them from.

green=/=safe

It seems like it's more required in the USA over Canada. There also seems to be a California regulation making them release more information

This stuff wasn't around when this video was made, but I use and love Force of Nature. It's a non-toxic disinfectant and breaks down into vinegar water after a few weeks.

Technically, even crude oil is natural because it is found in nature. Doesn't it?

There are so many natural products we can use to clean and disinfect practically everything in our home. Citrus fruits and essential oils; bicarbonate of soda (great for absorbing fridge smells, scrubbing surfaces and sprinkling on carpets, leave for a while then vacuum and it takes any stink with it); cheap white vinegar, great for cleaning glass and mixed with bicarb clears mild gunk from drains; thyme, lemongrass and tea tree oils are highly disinfecting, expensive to buy initially but go a long way. The acid in tomato ketchup can shine up pure metals, but beware it does so by eating into the oxidized top layer. White toothpaste is great for silver jewellery, but again it will take a tiny surface later off. Hydrogen peroxide, pasted on and left for 10 mins then rinsed with water, will have a sink or lavvy sparkling. If you shoot a house fly with rubbing alcohol it will drop, and more quickly if citrus oil is added, but be careful what it lands on. Rubbing alcohol is great for many things including de-stinking sandals worn with bare feet, as it kills the bacteria on the insoles. Soda crystals are great for soaking clothes that have acquired stinky armpits. Any kind of disposable wipes are bad for the environment; use a cloth dunked in one of the above depending on what you are cleaning, and when it's dirty throw it in the washing machine the normal laundry. All of the above will introduce less toxicity and make your home smell much fresher, but be careful with essential oils if you have resident pets. Look it up, this info is all out there. If you find more please reply to this comment as I'd love to know. I'm done with being an eco-warrior. While multinationals continue to pollute this planet, sponsoring so-called environmental campaigners (cf. WWF and Chevron - tell me there's no conflict of interest there), if I decide to use bleach in my lavvy I will forgive myself. However we don't need to pollute our homes or planet further with the toxic shite they sell, and I choose to do so as little as possible for the sake of every living thing in my home.

The best solution is to make your own cleaning products. For example instead of a kitchen/bathroom sanitizer you can just mix rubbing alcohol and water. Easier, cheaper, safer. Clean windows/mirrors? Vinegar and water.

So which brand can we trust?

What about those 'lousy labels' used in the cinematic shots? (ocean) In all serious-ness I hope there will be future episodes related to pets. And the common things found in stores, perhaps an example cleaning products

The only problem with this story is every product has a MSDS and tells you every risk that is associated with that product and every chemical in it that could be a health risk in anyway.

I went to the website to get more products and tips, and since I live in Cincinnati like the Procter & Gamble company you featured, I thought it would be great to get more information. Apparently, Americans aren't cool enough to be on your website. In this segment, you talk about transparency in business, that nobody hides their information anymore. Looks like you're doing a great job I'm doing exactly that.

Most of the products used outside and in laundry gets recycled into the water we drink and other things.

I think company scientists wanted to develop greener products or were told to do so, and they improved products and then the marketing people got ahold of the product with the only goal of selling the benefits and making a bigger profit

Part of why companies keep secrets is for proprietary reasons

At starting with North America and EU they need to tighten up on false advertisements laws and regulations especially for health and the environment.

God Damn, if there's not a book trilogy written about these products then they're not happy.

I love Dawn (Platinum)... but I always wondered how they made the animal rescue commercials. Is it footage from a spill or did they douse the animals in oil just for the commercial.?.?.?

dont buy their products and their company will go bankrupt! serves them right for being so greedy and liars!

Case close! When people always believe in EVERYTHING the hear and read😅 Of course, we need those people in the world.