The Degree of Green® rating program aims at helping consumers by rating products and explaining those ratings in clear language.
At the core of Degree of Green® are data sheets that detail the environmental, health and sustainability attributes of various products. A top rating of 4 goes to products that have:
Each Degree of Green® report describes a product, its composition, advantages and raw materials sourcing, and offers comparative data.
Retailers who participate in the Degree of Green® program will be able to share the program's knowledge base with their consumers.
Learn more: Degree of Green® website
Conformity with Degree of Green®'s standard is verified by our own organization (second party).
Certification / registration required
Applicants register for the ecolabel in order to use the label (but certification is not required)
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Additional data available to subscribers:
Ecolabel details | What are the characteristics of the standard(s) related to this ecolabel?
Ecolabel development | How were the standards for this ecolabel developed?
Conformity Assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?
Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?
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Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Building products Cleaning products Cosmetics / Personal care Forest products / Paper Textiles
Where this ecolabel is found
Canada United States
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Last updated: 29 February 2012