These days it’s hard to find much that Democrats and Republicans agree upon. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice Program is one of those exceptions. You may wonder why a successful program certifying the safety and efficacy of common household cleaning products is under attack by the Trump administration and on the chopping block. You, too, may wonder why a bipartisan program loved by business and consumers alike is being threatened.

In today’s crowded marketplace, full of products claiming to be “green,” “natural” or “eco-friendly,” it can be difficult for consumers to know which labels to trust. These labels, often unregulated and poorly defined, give consumers the illusion of safety and sustainability. However, more often than not, these labels serve as nothing more

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