How Green Are Boron-Based Household Cleaners?

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard so much about using Borax for green housecleaning. But if this mineral has to be mined, doesn't that negate some of its "green-ness?” -- Elsa, Lincoln, Nebraska

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