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* '''[[w:Environmental Choice New Zealand|Environmental Choice New Zealand]]''' is an [[w:ecolabelling|ecolabelling]] scheme in [[w:New Zealand|New Zealand]] <nowiki>[...]</nowiki> Environmental Choice New Zealand is a member of the [[w:Global Ecolabelling Network|Global Ecolabelling Network]]. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Environmental Choice New Zealand|Environmental Choice New Zealand]]''' is an [[w:ecolabelling|ecolabelling]] scheme in [[w:New Zealand|New Zealand]] <nowiki>[...]</nowiki> Environmental Choice New Zealand is a member of the [[w:Global Ecolabelling Network|Global Ecolabelling Network]]. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
* The '''[[w:Environmental Choice Program|Environmental Choice Program]] ''' is an [[w:ecolabelling|ecolabelling]] scheme that was established by [[w:Environment Canada|Environment Canada]] in 1988 with over 300 categories of products to help consumers identify services/products which are less harmful to the environment. ( Wikipedia ) | * The '''[[w:Environmental Choice Program|Environmental Choice Program]] ''' is an [[w:ecolabelling|ecolabelling]] scheme that was established by [[w:Environment Canada|Environment Canada]] in 1988 with over 300 categories of products to help consumers identify services/products which are less harmful to the environment. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
* http://www.ethicalteapartnership.org - [[w:Ethical Tea Partnership|Ethical Tea Partnership]] | * '''http://www.ethicalteapartnership.org''' - [[w:Ethical Tea Partnership|Ethical Tea Partnership]] | ||
* https://www.european-privacy-seal.eu/ | * '''https://www.european-privacy-seal.eu/''' | ||
* The '''[[w:Forest Stewardship Council|Forest Stewardship Council]]''' ('''FSC''') is an international not for-profit, multi-stakeholder organization established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world’s [[w:forest|forest]]s. Its main tools for achieving this are [[w:Standards organisation|standard setting]], certification and labeling of forest products. ( Wikipedia ) | * The '''[[w:Forest Stewardship Council|Forest Stewardship Council]]''' ('''FSC''') is an international not for-profit, multi-stakeholder organization established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world’s [[w:forest|forest]]s. Its main tools for achieving this are [[w:Standards organisation|standard setting]], certification and labeling of forest products. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
* '''[[w:Fairtrade certification|Fairtrade certification]]''' is a [[w:product certification|product certification]] system claiming that [[w:Product (business)|products]] with its brand meet certain environmental, labour, and developmental standards. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Fairtrade certification|Fairtrade certification]]''' is a [[w:product certification|product certification]] system claiming that [[w:Product (business)|products]] with its brand meet certain environmental, labour, and developmental standards. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
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* '''[[w:Green Seal|Green Seal]]''' is a non-profit [[w:environmental standard|environmental standard]] development and certification organization. Green Seal's flagship program is the certification of products, services, restaurants, and hotels. The certification is based on Green Seal standards, which contain performance, health, and sustainability criteria. ( Wikipedia ) - http://www.greenseal.org/ | * '''[[w:Green Seal|Green Seal]]''' is a non-profit [[w:environmental standard|environmental standard]] development and certification organization. Green Seal's flagship program is the certification of products, services, restaurants, and hotels. The certification is based on Green Seal standards, which contain performance, health, and sustainability criteria. ( Wikipedia ) - http://www.greenseal.org/ | ||
* The '''[[w:Greenguard Environmental Institute|Greenguard Environmental Institute]]''' (corporately styled "GREENGUARD") is an industry-independent organization that aims to protect human health and improve quality of life by enhancing [[w:indoor air quality|indoor air quality]] and reducing people’s exposure to chemicals and other pollutants. ( Wikipedia ) | * The '''[[w:Greenguard Environmental Institute|Greenguard Environmental Institute]]''' (corporately styled "GREENGUARD") is an industry-independent organization that aims to protect human health and improve quality of life by enhancing [[w:indoor air quality|indoor air quality]] and reducing people’s exposure to chemicals and other pollutants. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
* [[w:ISO 14000|ISO 14000]] [[ISO#Environmental reference|ISO 14000]] ISO 14020-14025 address environmental labeling | * '''[[w:ISO 14000|ISO 14000]]''' [[ISO#Environmental reference|ISO 14000]] ISO 14020-14025 address environmental labeling | ||
* The '''[[w:Marine Stewardship Council|Marine Stewardship Council]] ''' ('''MSC''') is an independent [[w:non-profit organization|non-profit organization]] which sets a standard for [[w:sustainable fishing|sustainable fishing]]. Fisheries that wish to demonstrate they are well managed and sustainable compared to the science-based [http://www.msc.org/about-us/standards/standards MSC standard] are assessed by a team of experts who are independent of both the fishery and the MSC. ( Wikipedia ) | * The '''[[w:Marine Stewardship Council|Marine Stewardship Council]] ''' ('''MSC''') is an independent [[w:non-profit organization|non-profit organization]] which sets a standard for [[w:sustainable fishing|sustainable fishing]]. Fisheries that wish to demonstrate they are well managed and sustainable compared to the science-based [http://www.msc.org/about-us/standards/standards MSC standard] are assessed by a team of experts who are independent of both the fishery and the MSC. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
* The '''Nordic Ecolabel''' or '''[[w:Nordic swan|Nordic swan]]''' is the official sustainability ecolabel for the Nordic countries, introduced by the [[w:Nordic Council|Nordic Council]] of Ministers. This is done by a voluntary license system where the applicant agrees to follow a certain criteria set outlined by the Nordic Ecolabelling in cooperation with stakeholders. These criteria include environmental, quality and health arguments. ( Wikipedia ) | * The '''Nordic Ecolabel''' or '''[[w:Nordic swan|Nordic swan]]''' is the official sustainability ecolabel for the Nordic countries, introduced by the [[w:Nordic Council|Nordic Council]] of Ministers. This is done by a voluntary license system where the applicant agrees to follow a certain criteria set outlined by the Nordic Ecolabelling in cooperation with stakeholders. These criteria include environmental, quality and health arguments. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
* '''[[w:Planet Positive|Planet Positive]]''' (in the UK and the US) is an international [[w:environmental organization|environmental organization]] that was established to help organisations receive an independent review of their actions on sustainability and achieve certification as an endorsement of their progress. Planet Positive helps companies and organisations reduce carbon emissions through providing specialist help, support and advice. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Planet Positive|Planet Positive]]''' (in the UK and the US) is an international [[w:environmental organization|environmental organization]] that was established to help organisations receive an independent review of their actions on sustainability and achieve certification as an endorsement of their progress. Planet Positive helps companies and organisations reduce carbon emissions through providing specialist help, support and advice. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
* '''[[w:Environmental certification|Environmental certification]]''' is a form of environmental regulation and development where a company can voluntarily choose to comply with predefined processes or objectives set forth by the certification service. ( Wikipedia ) | * '''[[w:Environmental certification|Environmental certification]]''' is a form of environmental regulation and development where a company can voluntarily choose to comply with predefined processes or objectives set forth by the certification service. ( Wikipedia ) | ||