The purpose of the Earth sure program is to provide comprehensive environmental data to purchasers (business and individuals) so that the power of the market can moves the economy towards overall environmental improvement.
Earth Sure environmental product declarations (EPDs) can cover a portion of the life cycle of a product or an entire life cycle. Products in any sector can obtain EPDs as the Earth sure program has codes for all sectors of the economy. The Earth sure ecolabel discloses the environmental impact indicator results of the creation of each product.
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Non-profit
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Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Appliances Building products Buildings Cleaning products Cosmetics / Personal care Electronics Financial services Fish / Fisheries Food Forest products / Paper Health care services & equipment Machinery & Equipment Packaging Professional, scientific and technical services Textiles Tourism Transportation Waste management & Recycling
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Last updated: 20 January 2012