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Eco-Facts and Interesting Links
EcoLogo - Canada's Environmental Choice Program
The Environmental Choice Program (ECP) is a multi-attribute environmental certification system developed by Environment Canada. The Program's official symbol of certification - the EcoLogo - is used to identify products and services that are environmentally preferable. Certification is done for over 300 categories of products and services.
Green Seal
Green Seal works with manufacturers, industry sectors, purchasing groups, and governments at all levels to "green" the production and purchasing chain. They utilize a life-cycle approach, which means they evaluate a product or service beginning with material extraction, continuing with manufacturing and use, and ending with recycling and disposal. Products only become Green Seal certified after rigorous testing and evaluation, including on-site plant visits. Hundreds of products and services from major companies such as 3M, Benjamin Moore, and Andersen Windows have now been certified to meet Green Seal standards.
The Biodegradable Products Institute
The Biodegradable Products Institute is an association of key individuals and groups from government, industry and academia, which promotes the use, and recovery of biodegradable polymeric materials.
Ever since the introduction of "biodegradable plastics" fifteen years ago, confusion and skepticism about claims and product performance has prevailed. This situation stems largely from plastic products that did not biodegrade as expected, yet were able to make claims because no scientifically based test methods and standards existed.
Now that has changed. Specifications do exist. These are ASTM D6400 for films and ASTM D6868 for packaging which uses biodegradable coatings. More importantly, technology has advanced to the point where there are plastics that have the functionality of existing products, yet will biodegrade completely and safely when composted, leaving no residues.
The Compostable Logo is designed for use on products and packages. Now consumers, composters, waste haulers and officials can now easily distinguish those plastic products designed to biodegrade quickly, completely and safely, when composted in well-run municipal and commercial facilities. No plastic residues will be left behind to destroy the value of the finished compost.
Press Release: www.bpiworld.org/Files/PressRelease/PRLSXOin.pdf
Green Links:
Climate Change Ontario
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/index.php
Canada's Health Concerns From Climate Change - Health Canada Website
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/climat/health_table-tableau_sante_e.html
Clean Marine Certification
www.marinasontario.com/clean_marine.asp