- GreenSeal
Sets environmental standards and awards a "Green Seal of Approval" to products that cause less harm to the environment than other similar products.
www.greenseal.org
- Umweltzeichen "Blauer Engel"
Awards the "Blue Eco Angel" symbol for products with positive environmental features on the German market.
www.blauer-engel.de
- California Certified Organic Farmers
Defines uniform organic farming standards and runs a certification program for the state of California.
www.ccof.org
- Nordic Swan Label (2)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Environmental_Labeling/Nordic_Swan_Label
- Environmental Choice Program
Certifies products and services that comply with environmental criteria so that they can be labelled with the EcoLogo, a registered mark of Environment Canada.
www.environmentalchoice.com
- www.energyrating.gov.au
Australia's guide to choosing an energy efficient appliance.
www.energyrating.gov.au
- Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN)
Nonprofit association of ecolabelling organizations from around the world.
www.gen.gr.jp
- Consumers Union Guide to Environmental Labels
Explains eco-labels, products, certifiers, and standards.
www.eco-labels.org
- Energy Star Program (3)
Learn about the Energy Star Program, a United States government initiative to promote energy efficient consumer products. Sites provide info on the program, news, products, and solutions for homeowners to reduce air pollution.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Environmental_Labeling/Energy_Star_Program
- Lembaga Ekolabel Indonesia (LEI)
The Indonesian Ecolabeling Institute is an independent, nonprofit institute committed to sustainability of the environment. Also in Indonesian.
www.lei.or.id
- EU Ecolabel (1)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Environmental_Labeling/EU_Ecolabel
- California Clean
Promoting environmentally responsible farming and strengthening small family farms.
www.californiaclean.com/who.html
- Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
Environmental ombudsman. Sets up criteria for labelling environmentally-friendly products, engages in practical conservation work, and takes part in natonal camaigns.
www.naturskyddsforeningen.se/In-english
- IISD: Environmental Labeling and Certofication Programs
Explains what it is, how it works, and public and private certification programs.
www.iisd.org/standards/ecolabelling.asp
- Eco-labels: Incomplete Bibliography
Lists organizations with eco-labeling programs or information.
www.iatp.org/labels/envcommodities/eco-labels.html
- Principles and Guidelines for Environmental Labelling and Advertising
Document from the Government of Canada.
strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/cp01026e.html
- Forest Stewardship Council@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Oaxaca/Community
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