From: "steve hartwell" <steve.hartwell@canrem.com>
Newsgroups: talk.environment
Subject: enviro choice 2/2
Date: 12 Aug 92 10:35:35 EST
Reply-To: "steve hartwell" <steve.hartwell@canrem.com>
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Environmental Choice - EcoLogo
How do you get involved in the public review?

The availability of draft guidelines for public comment is
announced in the Environmental Choice newsletter, in the Canada
Gazette and in the Globe and Mail and Le Devoir. At the beginning
of every public review period, the draft guideline is entered into
WEB in the EcoLogo conference as a new topic, identified by the
name of the new product category. A "D" in the title identifies it
as a draft guideline. Copies of draft guidelines may be also be
obtained from the CSA at the address below.

Comments should be returned via the CSA before the end of the
review period for consideration by the Environmental Choice Board.
They can be mailed, faxed or sent EMail to Ahmad Husseini (see
details below).

How do you apply for the EcoLogo?

Suppliers of products (manufacturers, importers and retailers) may
apply for the EcoLogo as soon as a final guideline relevant to
their product type has been completed.  The first step is to
contact Lynda Lyle at the CSA (address below).  She will send you
an application kit containing a copy of the relevant guideline, an
application form, a copy of the licensing agreement and information
on fees payable.  When the completed application is returned, the
CSA will arrange a plant visit to determine whether the product
and/or process meet the Environmental Choice criteria.  Contracts
granting use of the EcoLogo are established for a specified period
(maximum 3 years), during which time the CSA will make annual
verifications of continued compliance with the guidelines.

Do all products in Canada have to comply?

No, this is a voluntary program.  As public awareness of the
EcoLogo grows, it will become an increasingly effective guide to
consumers wanting to make environmentally sensitive purchases.  If
a manufacturer, importer or retailer believes their product would
qualify for, and benefit from, an independent, impartial
environmental certification, they are invited to apply for the
EcoLogo.  If their product measures up to the Environmental Choice
criteria, they will be licensed to use the EcoLogo on their
packaging and in their marketing efforts. No one is compelled to do
so.  It's a matter of choice.

Are EcoLogo products "environmentally friendly"?

We do not use the words "environmentally friendly" to describe
products carrying the EcoLogo because we do not want to suggest
that these products are perfectly harmless to, much less good for,
the environment.  Very few consumer products have no negative
environmental impact.  Products are certified by Environmental
Choice because they help reduce the burden on the environment.
Consumers can see how by reading the brief explanation on the label
underneath the EcoLogo. Our job is to inform consumers of the
availability of less harmful products so they can make their own
choice.

CONTACTS FOR MORE INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
For other program information and publications, or to be put on the
mailing list for the newsletter, contact:
Environmental Choice
107 Sparks Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-952-9440

PUBLIC REVIEW
For copies of draft guidelines or to submit your comments on draft
guidelines currently for public review please contact:
Mr. Ahmad Husseini
Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Blvd.
Rexdale, Ontario Canada
M9W 1R3
Telephone: (416) 747-2697
Fax: (416) 747-2473

LICENSING APPLICATIONS
For copies of final guidelines or for an application to have your
product licensed with the EcoLogo please contact:
Ms. Lynda Lyle
Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Rexdale, Ontario, Canada
M9W 1R3
Telephone:(416)747-4235
Fax: (416) 747-2476
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