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?
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.
(Photo: Scot Case, Vice President of TerraChoice, at a conference in Milwaukee on June 16, 2010)
It has been a busy month of conferences and speaking engagements for TerraChoice. From Boucherville, QC, on June 8 to Mikwaukee, WI, on June 16, the team has been to the eastern and western parts of both the United States and Canada. One stop, in particular, made quite the “sustainable” impact: Sustainable Brands 2010 in Monterey, CA. read more
Government purchasing is one of the most powerful economic forces on the planet. The decisions made by government purchasers have changed entire industries almost overnight. Government purchasers are now, increasingly, asking for more environmentally preferable products and services. Government purchasers are literally buying a better future.
[Scot Case - Greening Government Conference program excerpt]
This coming Tuesday and Wednesday (June 15 and 16), TerraChoice will be attending the 1st annual Greening Government Conference in Toronto along with federal, provincial, territorial and municipal government officials from across Canada. Attendees will discuss the goals and challenges of achieving environmental sustainability to reduce this country’s ecological footprint.
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
Taking a dip in a backyard pool or hot tub in North America is about to become healthier for people and the environment. The EcoLogo Program is nearing the launch of its first standard for Pool and Spa Water Treatment Products and is turning to stakeholders to review the second draft of this standard. The stakeholder comment period will be open for 30 days. The deadline for public comment on this draft is Monday, April 19, 2010. read more
Improving operational efficiency, strengthening customer and community relations, innovation, supply chain management, and attracting and retaining employees are all benefits businesses can look forward to when they make environmental education company practice, according to a report published by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) last week. read more
Hospitals, schools, daycare centers, restaurants, and even work places have a new way to green their operations and continue to improve on health and safety practices at the same time. The EcoLogo Program is proud to announce the launch of its first standard for Hand Sanitizers, also known as instant hand antiseptics. read more
There is no arguing that the green movement has thousands of consumers searching the shopping aisles for the best “green” deals they can find. The problem for many consumers is that there are so many products to choose from and so little time to research them all. That is, until now. iPhone users have a new tool at their disposal thanks to a new application created by GoodGuide, a group that provides free and easy access to reliable sources of information on a products health and ethics. read more
