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Green - What does it Mean?
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The big hype these days is about going green. Well what does that really mean? There are several logos out there but do you know what they really mean? Here is the low down on three of them.
- ECOCERT is one that I just recently heard of. If you have yet to know about ECOCERT, we will tell you more. ECOCERT’s basic task consists in guaranteeing the rigourous respect of the applied standards on products, systems or services. The issuance of the certificate acts as a security for the consumer or the user. In Organic Farming for instance, this implies the ability, by means of a qualified staff, a local or regional based network and specific tools, to assist a great number of actors of the organic field, aiming at guaranteeing conformity and traceability to the European, American or Japanese standards, according to the market targeted. ECOCERT sets up standards in partnership with professionals, according to a tested methodology. These standards are based on objective and measurable criteria. ECOCERT insures the conception of a inspection plan, aiming at quality, origin and traceability Ecocert is much in demand on various projects and elaborates standards on its own initiative for ecoproducts, cervidae, crustaceans… Adherence to a standard remains a free and voluntary approach, bearing quality and ethical values requirements. Look for the ECOCERT logo on many of your favorite products. This information on ECOCERT can be found on their website along with a lot more valuable information.
- USDA Organic products contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients that are grown without the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers or genetically modified organisms. I am sure you have seen the USDA Organic symbol on a lot of products out there. Now you know what it stands for. If you would like to learn more about these standards and more about what it means to be USDA Organic, visit their website.
- Natural Products Association Certified means that products contain at least 95 percent natural or naturally derived ingredients that come from renewable resources such as plants. Products are not tested on animals and are packaged using recycled materials. This specific information was found in Women’s Health Magazine’s October 2009 issue.
Make sure you check your labels if you are interested in being green!
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