Posts in this category are about Product Labeling. Prices do not reflect true social and ecological costs and benefits. This makes it difficult to assess a product’s ecological and social characteristics when making a purchasing decision. Product labeling systems send a clear message to the consumer about the broader lifecycle impacts of a product. In some cases, labels allow significantly higher prices to be charged (e.g. organic produce). In other cases, labels capture a niche market (e.g. certified wood).
(Adapted from ConservationEconomy.net)
Seventh Generation, which used to refuse to sell its products through Walmart, has partnered with the retail giant to make environmentally friendly cleaning products available nationwide and educate customers about healthy product choices.
What will it take to make solar power a major player in the energy game? The Rocky Mountain Institute and others striving to break down the barriers to PV market growth will convene this month to rethink the installation processes for large-scale rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems for commercial buildings and utilities.
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