When it comes to the environment, most people are unsure of the power they have as individuals to make a difference for the future of our natural resources. How do you know when the products you purchase cause less harm to the environment than other similar products?

How can you send a message encouraging manufacturers to keep the environment in mind during their production processes?

Look for the Green Seal-the blue globe with the green check. It's a national, independent, third party certification that can't be bought, it must be earned. In setting its rigorous standards, Green Seal considers a product's life cycle,

	The Manufacturing Facility
	The Production Process
	Materials Used in Production
	Product Performance
	Energy Efficiency
	Noise Level
	Product Safety
	Packaging
	Product Labeling
	Promotional Materials
	Product Installation and Instructional Materials
	Product Disposal and/or Recycling Capability

The Green Seal offers consumers an easy way to identify products and those manufacturers who accept the challenge of preserving the beauty of our planet for future generations. With the Green Seal, you can be assured of putting the leverage of your consumer purchasing power to work for the Earth.

Green Seal's Environmental Partners Program identifies products and services that cause less harm to the environment, and works with companies and organizations that are committed to supplying environmentally-friendly products and services. In the HVAC industry, the earth-friendly refrigerant R-410A has been identified as the refrigerant of the future.

If your organization is interested in greening your purchases, call Green Seal at (202) 331-7337