Do you shop for your home with the Green Seal in mind? If not, perhaps you should take advantage of the resource. Here's what the company is all about.
Green Seal is a non-profit company founded in 1989. The company utilizes science-based environmental certification standards designed to “green” the chain from manufacturers to industry sectors to government agencies to consumers. Green Seal standards focus on the entire life cycle of a product, from how it's made to how it can be disposed. Their work promotes more responsible decision making by everyone in the supply chain, ultimately improving the quality of life for everyone involved.
The company has certified products and services from major companies, such as 3M, Benjamin Moore, and Andersen Windows. To find one of these companies, click on the link to find a Certified Product/Service on the Green Seal site. Offerings are divided by product type, and links to manufacturers are also provided. Whether you need an eco-friendly paint supplier or green lodging, check out who has earned the Green Seal.
Green Seal also works with federal, state, county, and municipal governments to help achieve sustainable consumption on a societal level. The Greening Your Government Program enforces “green purchasing decisions,” putting the environment in the same equation as government spending.
Green Seal also publishes Choose Green Reports on numerous aspects of home remodeling, such as carpet, CFLs, floor care, air conditioning, and office supplies. The report on carpet, for instance, includes industry facts, information on how carpet is made, sources of toxics, and a green carpet checklist. It's no wonder LEED standards site numerous Green Seal Environmental Standards frequently to rate environmentally and socially responsible buildings.
