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Consumer Facts

Decode labels, product claims, service terms, and comparisons before treating two offers as equivalent.

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Consumer Facts
Recycled Content and Recyclability Describe Different Stages
Separate the material already used to make a product from what can happen after use, including percentage claims, package components, and local collection.
May 9, 20266 min
Consumer Facts
Why a Two-by-Four Is Not Two Inches by Four Inches
Separate nominal lumber names from dressed dimensions, moisture conditions, coverage, and the measurements needed for an actual fit.
May 2, 20265 min
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Compostable, Biodegradable, and Biobased Are Not Synonyms
Understand material origin, biological breakdown, and composting conditions, including why a plant-based package may need a different disposal route.
Feb 25, 20266 min