(Intertek: Houston) -- You’re shopping for a holiday gift, and you check the packaging to see if it’s eco friendly. How can you tell if the product really is green when it’s labeled “100% recycled,” “biodegradable,” or “environmentally friendly”?

The truth is, it can be hard to tell. As demand grows this season for gifts that are eco friendly, consumers are wondering if the “green” promises on packaging were written by the Grinch. Especially when it comes to toys, consumers want proof that products really are free of toxic and restricted materials and were produced in an environmentally conscious way.

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