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Environmental Choice M Program

Environmental Choice M Program. TerraChoice Environmental Services Inc. Ian Hamilton Consultant. Presentation. Background Green Procurement Challenges Environmental claims Environmental Choice M Program Basics Categories and Criteria Eligibility Verification and Testing.

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Environmental Choice M Program

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  1. Environmental ChoiceM Program TerraChoice Environmental Services Inc. Ian Hamilton Consultant

  2. Presentation • Background • Green Procurement • Challenges • Environmental claims • Environmental ChoiceM Program • Basics • Categories and Criteria • Eligibility • Verification and Testing

  3. Green Procurement • A set of policies, procedures and tools that allow an organization to make the most efficient use of materials, produce a minimum of waste and pollution, and stimulate the use of more responsible materials (e.g. post-consumer material)

  4. Challenges to Being & Buying Green • Knowing environmental issues • Accessing information on “green products” • Making responsible purchasing decisions • Meeting expectations of organization • Verification of product claims

  5. Environmental Claims • Self Declaration • Industry Labels • Corporate Labels Ozone Friendly Non-toxic Biodegradable safe for the environment

  6. Environmental Claims • Third-party certification seals • CSA, CGSB • Build Green • PowerSmart • Green Seal • ECP

  7. Environmental ChoiceM Program • Founded by Environment Canada • National Eco-labeling Program • Product certification To reduce stress on the environment by encouraging the demand and supply of environmentally responsible products & services

  8. TerraChoice Environmental Services Inc • Contracted by Environment Canada to operate the Environmental Choice Program Serving Canadians through the Environmental Choice Program

  9. Environmental ChoiceM Program- Basics • Credibility • Science based standards • Rigorous verification • Transparency • Committee / public review • Announcement in Canada Gazette • Relevance • Necessary for marketability • Access to network of experts

  10. Environmental ChoiceM Program- Basics • Realistic environmental standards • Proof of supplier compliance • Quality assurance • Up-to-date information on certified products • Marketplace information • 3,000 products, 225 multi-national/national companies

  11. Environmental ChoiceM Program- Categories Office / School Products & Services Fax Machines Fine Paper Photocopiers Uncoated Mechanical Paper Printing Inks Non-rechargeable Batteries Printing Cartridges Rechargeable Batteries Photofinishing Services Printing Services Office Furniture Office Panel Systems

  12. Environmental ChoiceM Program- Categories Building Materials (Construction, Design and Maintenance) Adhesives Sealant & Caulking Construction Film Wallboard Recycled Paint Driveway Sealers Acoustical Products Thermal Insulation Low VOC Surface Coatings

  13. Environmental ChoiceM Program- Categories Cleaning & Facility Maintenance Products Sanitary Paper Products Industrial Cleaners - Toilet Tissue General Purpose Cleaners - Facial Tissue Plastic Film - Kitchen Towels - Hand Towels - Napkins

  14. Environmental ChoiceM Program- Categories Consumer Products & Services Car Wash Services General Purpose Cleaners Motor Oil Electricity Engine Coolant Appliances Tires Coffee Sanitary Paper Products Reusable Cloth Bags Fluorescent Lighting Organic Cotton Clothing

  15. EcoLogoM Criteria Paper Photocopiers - air emissions - energy consumption - effluent emissions - noise levels - resource use - ozone emissions - dioxins and furans - recycled content - sustainable forestry - recyclability - solid wastes

  16. EcoLogoM Criteria General Cleaners Office Furniture - performance (CGSB) - waste management - VOC levels - indoor air quality - biodegradability - ozone depletion - toxicity - recyclability - no phosphates - endangered species - no NTA, EDTA

  17. EcoLogoM Criteria Lithographic Printing Services - reduction in toxic emissions - reduction in waste water loading - reduction in VOC emissions - reduction in materials to landfill - resource conservation

  18. EcoLogo Eligibility • Any product or service • Meet existing criteria • Panel review process • independent panel • 50% pass rate • Subject to verification and testing

  19. ECP Compliance : Verification and Testing • Product Specific Criteria • Recycled content • Limited materials • Disallowed materials • Product testing • Production methods • Liquid effluent and air emissions

  20. ECP Compliance : Verification and Testing • Quality Assurance Elements • Backbone of verification work • Confidence in ability to continue meeting criteria • ISO 9000 series elements • Procedures and practices • Regulatory Compliance

  21. ECP Compliance : Verification and Testing • Unseen Elements • Corporate responsibility • Commitment to environmental practices • “Truth-in-advertising” • On-going compliance monitoring

  22. Stay in Touch • EcoBuyer Newsletter • TerraChoice News • 1-613-247-1900 • 1-800-478-0399 • www.environmentalchoice.com • www.newdream.org/procure

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