At their Web site you will find a basic description of the database and some examples of how it works. This is a downloadable tool that will permit users to insert criteria questions into specifications for new construction and renovation. Their home page is filled with information about the product and how they obtain disks for recycling, and it has contact information for local suppliers. This document has been developed by Environment Canada to provide federal departments with a starting point for sourcing green products. The study identified environmental standards, guidelines and criteria as well as performance standards for over 100 commonly purchased products.
Buyers can use the criteria when sourcing products or tendering contracts.
This link connects directly to the Green Seal product list. This is a listing of green construction materials found in the Rainforest Action Network site. Strategis - Canadian Companies Capabilities Page Strategis provides access to a multimedia database with over 25,000 Canadian companies and 186,000 products and services. This database is searchable and can be used to find suppliers of environmental products and services. The Strategis site itself is an excellent resource for businesses.