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        SITES FOR
        SUSTAINABLE
        SELECTIONS


        ENERGY STAR
        energystar.gov
        EPA label for appliances and heating and air
        conditioning systems

        EPA Design for Environment
        epa.gov/saferchoice/
        products#a04t0000004u8E5AAI
        EPA program to identify chemicals in products

        EPD
        www.environdec.com/home
        An international program that provides third
        party evaluation of environmental performance
        standards for a variety of products

        Green Seal
        greenseal.org
        An international program that identifies
        green products including paints, coatings and
        adhesives

        Greener Choices
        greenerchoices.org/home
        A consumer reports site primarily identifying
        green cleaning and food options

        Ecolabel
        ecolabelindex.com/ecolabels
        The largest global directory of certified
        ecolabels which includes a description of each
        label provider to verify the certification source

        Certified Asthma and Allergy
        Friendly
        asthmaandallergyfriendly.com



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