Certifications

Articles in this section discuss existing or proposed environmental certification programs, particularly those for sustainable packaging.

Articles

NSF to administer BPI certification program
News | Posted January 25, 2012 | Post first comment
Mattel sets aggressive goals for sustainable sourcing of paper, wood fiber
News | Posted October 12, 2011 | Post first comment
Frito-Lay facility receives LEED Gold existing building certification
News | Posted May 29, 2011 | Post first comment
USDA introduces bio-based labeling program
News | Posted January 24, 2011 | See 1 comment
Federal Trade Commission proposes revised 'Green Guides'
News | Posted October 6, 2010 | Post first comment
Packaging guidelines take effect for suppliers of Whole Foods Market body care, supplement products
News | Posted September 8, 2010 | See 1 comment
Unilever adopts paper-sourcing policy to meet sustainability goals
News | Posted July 22, 2010 | See 1 comment
Big brands unite on sustainability
News | Posted January 28, 2010 | Post first comment
Seven tips to cutting through the clutter of environmental trustmarks
Feature | Posted October 15, 2009 | Post first comment
Aveda is first in beauty to be C2C-certified
News | Posted May 11, 2009 | See 2 comments

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The Chlorine Free Products Association (CFPA)
The Chlorine Free Products Association (CFPA) is a nonprofit trade organization devoted to market development, standard setting, product certification, and public education. The CFPA helps identify Totally Chlorine Free and Processed Chlorine Free products in order to encourage and enable consumers to purchase products that reduce the impact on air, water, and earth.
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Green Seal
Founded in 1989, Green Seal provides science-based environmental certification standards. Green Seal certification helps manufacturers, purchasers, and end users alike make responsible choices that positively impact business behavior and improve quality of life. In developing environmental standards and certifying products, Green Seal follows the Guiding Principles and Procedures for Type I Environmental Labeling adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 14024).
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