
Learn about alternatives to PVC plastic in construction.
Products that carry the Energy Star logo meet energy-efficiency standards set by the EPA. (800)STAR-YES
FSC is the international accreditor for wood-products certifiers and the international governing body for forestry labels. (802)244-6257
This certification is for wood products that come from forests harvested in ways that do not degrade biodiversity. (212)677-1900
This certification signals that bananas, coffee, and orange juice meet standards in conservation, cultivation, and community relations. (212)677-1900
National organic labeling standards are in the works (USDA proposed disappointing rules, which organic farmers and sustainable-agriculture activists are trying to strengthen). IN the meantime, look for these labels or logos: California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), Certified Organic, Farm Verified Organic(FVO), Northeast Organic Farming Association(NOFA), Midwest Organic, and Organic Crop Improvement Association(OCIA).
The MSC label, which will appear in stores by the end of 1998, will certify that frozen and fresh fish come from healthy fish stocks and ecosystems. 011-44-171-350-4000