TerraChoice and the EcoLogo Program are proud to introduce Dr. Angela Griffiths as the new Executive Director of the EcoLogo Program. Griffiths has been settling into her role as Executive Director for a few months now and is managing the EcoLogo science team and overseeing the Program’s standard development, auditing, and verification processes for the organization.

Reflecting on her past few months of overseeing the EcoLogo Program, Griffiths says, “I have really enjoyed working with the EcoLogo Program so far. It is a real pleasure to be able to work with industry leaders on a market-based program that is driving real change in the way products are made.” read more

We have previously written about renewable energy and the related EcoLogo standard that will soon be released and today’s post is about one of the low-impact electricity generating methods to be included in this standard: biomass.

As the demand for renewable electricity continues to grow and more and more governments establish climate change policies requiring decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, biomass-fuelled electricity will be part of the solution. To ensure this commonly available energy source is in fact sustainable, companies are establishing purchasing policies and seeking independent verification to ensure their supplies meet environmental standards. read more

Every parent is concerned about their child’s safety, happiness and wellness and the toys and baby products they interact with can contribute to their overall wellbeing. When there are as many issues and concerns surrounding these toys and baby products as there have been (think “lead” and “BPA”), parents need to know the facts and the risks when they are selecting products for their young ones. Recent recalls and concerns over harmful chemicals found in toys and baby products have caused parents to be unsure if these items are really safe. So what is a parent to do?

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As more and more schools, hospitals, restaurants and office buildings are requiring greener cleaners to clean indoor spaces, knowing the products being used are environmentally preferable is important. Seeing that the products are certified by an independent third-party is even better. It should be good news, then, that EcoLogo is undergoing a review of its Hard Surface Cleaners Standard and has released the first draft for public and stakeholder comment. The Program is encouraging interested parties to read this first draft standard and to provide feedback by August 30, 2010. read more

TerraChoice’s latest issue of eQ: “The Consumer Cleaning Edition” has just been launched.  Among this edition’s features are an interview with David Suzuki (which will be featured in an upcoming blog post) and a “How-To” article explaining the way to credibly market “green” consumer cleaning products.  With a rise in demand for greener consumer cleaning products, this article is a great resource for companies wanting to take advantage of this opportunity.

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EcoLogo, one of North America’s most recognizable eco-labels, has released the final draft of its Renewable Low-Impact Electricity Products standard for public and stakeholder comment. The Program is encouraging interested parties to read this final draft of the standard and to provide feedback before the deadline for public comment: July 30, 2010.

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Just in time for summer, a new environmental standard for the products used to treat residential pools and spas has been released. The EcoLogo Program recently announced the launch of its first standard for Pool and Spa Water Treatment Products, which will mean a reduction in environmental and human health impacts. read more

Mid-May was busy for Avmor Ltd., a leading manufacturer of professional cleaning solutions for Canada’s Janitorial and Foodservice markets. The company hosted its second annual Green Cleaning for Health Forum on May 12 and recognized Omni Facility Services Canada on May 13 with an environmental stewardship award from the EcoLogo Program. All of this activity underscores Avmor’s commitment to green cleaning for health and the protection of the environment. read more

On Earth Day this year, GOJO Industries helped schools, office and government buildings, hospitals, manufacturers, grocery stores and more, become greener with the release of the world’s first hand sanitizer to be certified by EcoLogo™, North America’s most established multi-attribute environmental leadership standard and certification mark. read more

Parents, grandparents, and other toy purchasers across North America will soon be able to find toys that are safer, greener, and healthier for the children in their lives. The EcoLogo Program recently announced that the first draft of its Toy Standard has been released and is now available for a 30-day comment period. For those interested in providing feedback, take note that the deadline for public comment on this draft is this Monday, May 17, 2010. read more