Green FAQ
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What is Green Seal Certified? Green Seal had criteria such as the toxicity of the product, skin and eye irritation, skin sensitization, combustility, toxicity to aquatic life, and packaging. The Green Seal speaks volumes It says that a product or service has been tested according to science-based procedures, that it works as well or better than others in its class, and that it has been evaluated without bias or conflict of interest. |
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What is Environmentally Preferred? The Environmentally Preferred Rating (EPR) is the first environmental accreditation for the plastics industry. Since its creation, CFECA has accredited four companies, including Heritage Bag, a manufacturer of can liners and trash bags, located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. All accredited companies are located in California, but the EPR program is available nationally. EPR has an oversight committee comprised of members from the printing, colorants/additives, recycled resins, technology, manufacturing, and science/academia sectors that establish standards, revise the program and discuss issues during the auditing process. Visit www.cfeca.org for more information. |
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What is DfE? DfE does two basic things. First, DfE allows the use of their logo. That provides an incentive for manufacturers to work with DfE to improve the environmental and human health profile, see if a chemical might cause cancer or be a skin sensitizer. Allowing the use of the logo on products is kind of an incentive. DfE works with industries that use chemicals which are problematic in some way. If there are chemicals that are showing up in people’s blood or the environment, DfEpulls together a multi-stakeholder group and find a mutually acceptable path forward. Usually what we do is compare a bunch of chemicals that are possible alternatives and then DfE helps people choose or make the information available, which helps them avoid the potential for unintended consequences. |