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Although you may not look for these terms as much as the others, these are still important to understand which is which. Knowing the difference will allow you to buy from companies that meet your ethical standards with ease.
Clean vs.Nontoxic vs. Organic
Cleanrefers to ingredients that are not harmful to your health.
Nontoxicrefers to ingredients that are not harmful to your health or the environment.
Organicrefers to products that are produced with all natural ingredients, without synthetic chemicals that may have been deemed safe.
Ethical vs. Fair Trade vs. Artisan
Ethicaldescribes appropriate working conditions and employees that are paid fairly for their work by multinational companies.
Fair trade describes the movement ensuring producers abroad receive fair compensation for their work and products.
Artisandescribes products that are handmade, with minimal automation by skilled workers in developing countries.
**It is important to note that although a product can claim to be any of the above, these are not binding terms. The best thing to do is to look for products that are certified by a third party.