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• Title: Biodegradable Products Institute
  Link: http://www.bpiworld.org/
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  The Biodegradable Products Institute is a multi-stakeholder association of key individuals and groups from government, industry and academia, which promotes the use and recycling of biodegradable polymeric materials (via composting). The BPI is open to any materials and products that demonstrate that they meet the requirements in ASTM D6400 or D6868, based on testing in an approved laboratory.

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• Title: Bluesign Standard
  Link: http://www.bluesign.com/
  Body:

  The goal of bluesign standard is to put a reliable and proactive tool at the disposal of the entire textile production chain – from raw material and component suppliers who manufacture e.g. yarns, dyes and additives, to textile manufacturers, to retailer and brand companies, to consumers.

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• Title: CARB (California Air Resources Board) Regulation for Formaldehyde in Composite Wood Products
  Link: http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/compwood.htm
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  The toughest production standard in the world for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. The new regulation applies to all panels made for sale or use in California, whether as raw panels or as a component of a downstream consumer product such as a kitchen cabinet, door or piece of furniture. Upon further review by state officials, the first stage of implementation was Jan. 1, 2009. To learn more: http://greensource.construction.com/news/080107CARB.asp

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• Title: CERTIFIED ORGANIC
  Link: http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/indexNet.htm
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  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set standards which farmers are required to meet in order to label their agricultural products with the green USDA organic seal. Organic farming focuses on ecologically sound ways to grow food, without the use of synthetic chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics.

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• Title: Cradle to Cradle(TM) Certification
  Link: http://www.mbdc.com
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  An intensive product certification for environmentally-intelligent design that serves as a nutrient for the earth or a technological nutrient at the end of the product life. This certification process is offered by MBDC, a global sustainability consulting and product certification firm.

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• Title: CRI - The Carpet and Rug Institute - Green Label Plus
  Link: http://www.carpet-rug.org/commercial-customers/green-building-and-the-environment/green-label-plus/index.cfm
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  Indoor air quality certification for low emissions carpeting, adhesives and foam.

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• Title: CSA-SFM - Canadian Standards Association - Sustainable Forest Management
  Link: http://www.csa-international.org/product_areas/forest_products_marking/Default.asp?language=english
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  Canadian standards employing principles of sustainable forest management with certification and chain of custody tracking.

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• Title: Ecolabel
  Link: http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels/eco-home.cfm
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  An ecolabel is a labeling system for consumer products to show the environmental impacts of the product. Ecolabels are applied voluntarily and through a third-party for quality assurance. There are many kinds and types of ecolabels. Ecolabelling exists for both food and consumer products.

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• Title: Energy Star
  Link: http://www.energystar.gov
  Body:

  U.S. federally monitored standard for energy efficient products and services.

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• Title: Environmental Defense FUND - Innovations Review 2009
  Link: http://innovation.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=38814
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  "Making green the new business as usual,” a look at green business practices that go beyond the basics.

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