Looking for a list of certifiably green businesses and products for your every day needs? Well look no further because we’ve identified several resources to help you find businesses, resources, and products that have met the requirements to truly classify as green.
www.mbdc.com offers a rating scale from silver to platinum to indicate how environmentally responsible the featured products, business, and programs are.
www.ams.usda/gov/nop shows the true organic nature of the food resources
www.scscertified.com uses science in its certification process of products
www.greenguard.org is an environmental institute that certifies consumer products
www.greenseal.org certifies products, as well as lodging properties.
www.usgbc.org is a nonprofit organization that uses LEED rating system to rate environmental impacts of buildings.
www.energystar.gov is the EPA’s program to certify products, as well as buildings to a green standard. Only those that receive a 75 or higher can qualify for the Energy Star rating and display of the symbol.
www.rainforest-alliance.org is a worldwide alliance that unites farmers and foresters that share in environmentally friendly practices. The organization certifies farms, wood and agriculture.
www.greenadvantage.org shared builders, contractors, and sub contractors that have all been certified in green building practices.
www.dinegreen.com covers the restaurant industry and all aspects of environmental practices within the food industry.
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