Type of Green Descriptions
ANIMAL-FRIENDLY: Created without harming, testing or using animals.
ARTISANAL: Made at least in part by hand, which saves on energy used and emissions created by machines.
CHARITABLE: Supports eco-friendly organizations or causes.
FAIR LABOR: Production involved no child labor, safe working conditions, a living wage, fair pricing, a.k.a. fair trade, and eco-friendly production.
LESS POLLUTING: Pollutants and greenhouse gases emitted during production or use are fewer or offset, resulting in cleaner air and water and contributing less to global warming.
LESS TOXIC: Contains or is manufactured with fewer unhealthy and polluting chemicals than similar market items.
LOCAL: Materials sourced from nearby, which reduces fuel use for transportation.
ORGANIC: Contains at least one organic or certified organic ingredients, which means it was grown without toxic pesticides or chemicals.
RECYCLED: Made at least in part of recycled, vintage or materials that would have otherwise been discarded, including packaging.
RESOURCE-SAVING: Uses less water, energy or some other natural resource in its use or production.
SUSTAINABLE: Made from renewable resources, which means they can grow back quickly, and/or harvested with minimal harm to the environment.
VEGAN: Contains no animal products or byproducts.
VEGETARIAN: Does not contain meat or fish.
WASTE-REDUCING: Anything that reduces waste in landfills because it's recyclable, biodegradable, reusable or made with waste-reducing production methods.
