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Article

24 Jun 2002

Author:
Alison Raphael, OneWorld US

"Get to Consumers" to Help Save the Environment, Says New Report [by Worldwatch Institute]

With the help of product labeling--for example, of genetically engineered foods or wood products harvested in a sustainable way--and the use of quality and efficiency standards, consumers now have the choice of more environmentally friendly products. The study describes six "eco-labeling" programs--covering such diverse areas as seafood, domestic appliances, tourism, and coffee--that award a seal of approval to producers who observe standards designed to ensure environmental protection.