By WadeMetcalfe

What do Dr. Toy, Edward Schmults, former CEO of FAO Schwarz, and a large toy retailer have in common? These industry experts are interested in making “greener” toys available for children and are all members of EcoLogo’s Toy Standard Advisory Committee. This group is pleased to report that progress on the Program’s first standard for Toys is well underway. read more

By KateRusnak

The EcoLogo Program has announced a final 15-day review phase for its standard to address instant hand antiseptic products. Individuals who want to provide feedback on this new product category for EcoLogo have this last opportunity to get involved. read more

By WadeMetcalfe

Photo by: Sami Siva for The Globe and Mail

Last week, The Globe and Mail published a series on companies that are carving out a niche in organics.  Frank T. Ross & Sons Ltd., which manufactures the Nature Clean line of hypoallergenic products was featured in the second of the three stories. This article showcases the company’s growth and its recent partnership with Nelvana, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. read more

By KateRusnak

Every New Year, a lot of people make a lot of resolutions that they may or may not keep. One act individuals and companies alike should commit to this year is to buy cleaner, greener electricity.

In hops Bullfrog Power… read more

By WadeMetcalfe

2009 was an ambitious year both for TerraChoice and our clients. We partnered with many great companies and organizations to work towards a more sustainable planet.  Even through a recession that slowed down the global economy, we kept our focus and worked towards our goals.  TerraChoice is anticipating that 2010 will be another successful year in continuing to help grow the world’s most sustainable companies. But before we fully swing into 2010, we would like to share some of our highlights from 2009 that appeared in our latest issue of eQ: read more