Sometimes when you buy a product that claims to be green, it’s a lie and
there is no way to notice the lie unless there is some sort of certification. Listed
below are some of the top green programs and their labels. Check on the products
in your household to see if they have the label to help ensure that they have
been properly certified.
Design for Environment is a program run by the EPA to help buyers
identify cleaning and other products that perform well, are cost-effective, and
are safer for the environment. The next time that you go into the supermarket,
look for cleaning items with the DfE label so that your family does its part to
protect the environment.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S.EPA and the U.S. Department of
Energy. ENERGY STAR identifies and promotes energy-efficient products and
practices that can help save money and protect the environment.
The Green Electronics Council maintains the Electronic Products
Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) to help purchasers evaluate, compare, and
select electronic products based on their environmental attributes. Registered
products meet baseline criteria and are rated Gold, Silver, or Bronze based on
their performance relative to 23 required and 28 optional criteria.
WaterSense aims to protect the future of our nation's water supply by
promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient
products, programs, and practices. The WaterSense label, which is independently
certified, indicates that these products and programs meet water efficiency and
performance criteria.
For a full list, please visit http://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/programs/.
Great Site! this gives us some great insights as to how corporations green wash or falsely advertise their products. I will check and memorize some of the labels on this site to know which certifications are actually real and only buy products that get real certifications
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