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Best Organic Baby Formulas From Our Tests
See the best organic baby formulas from Consumer Reports’ lab testing on infant formulas.
Nix the Pesticides in Your Food
Detox your diet by reducing the pesticides in your food and choosing the lowest-risk fruit and vegetables.
How to Shop for Safer, Healthier Meat
What to look for when you shop for meat to make sure it's healthy and safe.
Which Food to Buy Organic (and How to Spend Less When You Do)
In this look at organic food, Consumer Reports' advice can help you decide what’s most important to buy organic and how to save money when you do buy organic food.
Why Rocket Fuel Has Been Contaminating Our Food and Water for Years
Consumer Reports' testing confirms that the chemical perchlorate is widespread in our food. But regulators have dragged their feet on taking action against this component of rocket fuel.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Found in Some Milk, Including Organic
CR tested five brands of milk from grocery stores across the country for PFAS and found these "forever chemicals" in some milk, including organic.
How to Compost at Home
Composting in an apartment can be easy and odor-free with the right products, Consumer Reports says.
Maine Farmers’ Group Announces Plans to Sue the EPA Over PFAS in Sludge
A Maine farmers and gardeners association says the EPA should step up regulation of 'forever chemicals' that contaminate the sewage sludge fertilizer many farms use.
What Are Organic Tampons and Are They Worth Buying?
Even tampons labeled organic can contain worrisome ingredients. Here are the potential risks or organic tampons and how to stay safe when using them.
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Lawn Helpers
In this look at whether eco-friendly lawn helpers actually work, Consumer Reports offers a guide to various alternatives to conventional lawn products.
Organic Walnuts Sold in Bulk Bins Recalled Due to Risk of E. Coli
Organic walnut halves and pieces have been linked to an outbreak illnesses caused by E. coli O157:H7. Here's how to stay safe.
CR's Guide to Better, Safer Drinking Water
Many Americans still drink water with unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and other contaminants. Here’s how to test and clean your water.
Is the Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit Really a Replacement for All Your Household Cleaning Products?
We tried the Branch Basics Concentrate and Starter Kit to find out if we could get rid of all our other cleaning products at home.
Check Your Technique: How to Clean Your Plants
Consumer Reports shows you how to clean houseplants. Maintaining your indoor plants is simpler than you think, but keep chemicals and cold water away from them.
‘Triple-Washed’ and Other Labels on Packaged Salads Explained
The claims on packaged salad containers can be confusing. Here's how to sort out which ones to trust.
What the Health Claims on Food Labels Really Mean
Here are five health claims on food labels you can trust. Consumer Reports says some of the claims are just marketing hype, but these five can help you reach your health goals.
Wegmans Recalls Some Organic Salad Greens Due to Salmonella Risk
Consumer Reports shares details of the Wegmans recall of organic salad greens, including products containing micro greens, sweet pea leaves, and cat grass.
Save More—and Waste Less—in the Yard and Garden
Consumer Reports shows you how to save water and as much as $230 in your yard and garden.
45 Ways to Save More and Waste Less at Home
Consumer Reports shares 45 ways to save more and waste less at home. These steps can help you be more green and save a lot of money around the house.
A Lush Lawn Without Pesticides
Consumer Reports helps you get a lush lawn without pesticides, sharing the truth about the chemicals that keep your lawn green and showing you how to create a healthy oasis without them.
