Costs of changing behavior must be carefully considered. Think broadly of audiences and drivers when promoting market-based instruments. Additional details on this topic are available in the full meeting report. The city is developing an environmental purchasing program. The Food Alliance conducts independent evaluations to certify foods from farms that meet standards for pest and disease management, soil and water conservation, and safe and fair working conditions for farm employees.
Consumer education is necessary, because there are a number of food labeling programs in operation.
Consumers need help understanding what labels are telling them and exactly what they re getting when they buy certified food. SmartWood is a network of 13 regional organizations that provide third-party certification of forest practices on tropical, temperate and boreal timberlands. The SmartWood label helps consumers find wood products that originated in sustainably managed forests. Additional details on this topic are available in the full meeting report. In Europe, EPR is being carried out through government action.