Green Attributes
Products classified as green must possess at least one of the following environmental attributes. These icons indicate which environmentally friendly attributes the products possess.
Products classified as green must possess at least one of the following environmental attributes. These icons indicate which environmentally friendly attributes the products possess.
Recycled – contains post-consumer and/or post-industrial recycled materials
Remanufactured – made from quality components of previously used products
Recycling Solutions – designed to make recycling simple and convenient
Designed For Recyclability – easily disassembled by you after use
Helps Avoid Waste – reduces or eliminates material waste and/or chemical use
Leadership Forestry – made with fibre from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests or sourcing programs
Responsible Agriculture – source from farms that meet specific leadership standards
Plant-Based/Biobased Materials – made using tree-free agricultural products or by-products
Compostable – made from materials that can quickly break down into organic matter (within commercial composting facilities)
Refills/Refillables – designed for continued use, helping avoid single-use disposables
Reusables And Avoid Disposables – designed to be used repeatedly, helping avoid single-use disposables
Rechargeable And Avoid Disposable – designed to be used repeatedly, helping avoid single-use disposables
Energy Efficient/Helps Conserve Energy – designed to use less energy used by other products
Renewably Powered – designed to work without relying on an electric connection or disposable batteries
Made With Renewable Energy – manufactured using either solar, wind, geothermal or fuel cell energy
Carbon-Balanced – all or part of the carbon dioxide emissions have been calculated and offset with credible carbon offsets
Reduced Harsh Chemicals – made with fewer harsh chemicals, or safer chemicals than typical alternatives
Chlorine Free – unbleached or bleached with Process Chlorine Free (PCF) or Total Chlorine Free (TCF) methods
Plant-Based/Biobased Materials – made using tree-free agricultural products or by-products
Biodegradable In Water – safely breaks down in freshwater or marine environments after use