Until this year, there were different EcoLogo standards for photocopiers, fax machines and laser printers. The criteria for these standards, first instituted in 1998, are now being combined into one updated standard along with requirements for multifunctional devices and mailing … Continue reading
John Polak is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) and the founder of TerraChoice. I had the good fortune to speak with him recently and during our conversation I collected enough of his … Continue reading
In the 1970s the US banned the use of pollutants known as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Yet a recent study suggests that Americans may still be suffering the negative effects of PCBs from wood floor finishes in older homes and public … Continue reading
I discovered just how mainstream environmentalism has become when I went on a rare night out to a movie this past weekend. Part of the premise of 27 Dresses is that the male object of desire is an executive who … Continue reading
Without being a scientist myself, it can be difficult to wade through the criteria that make up an EcoLogo standard. However, by carefully reading through the relevant documentation I can get a general sense of how a standard works, the … Continue reading