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Baseline Standards

  • Low or no VOCs
  • No formaldehyde
  • No ammonia
  • No acetone
  • No synthetic odor masking agents
  • Clear instructions on use and disposal
  • If vegetable-based, no GMO

Preferences

  • Made from reused materials like old paint, industry byproducts or waste
  • Green Seal Certified
  • No synthetic solvents

 

Resources

  • http://www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_paints.htm#2d


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  • Candles
  • Carbon Offsets
  • Chocolate
  • Cleaning Products (Dry Cleaning included)
  • Clothing & Fabric Products
  • Coffee / Tea
  • Consulting / Marketing / PR
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Energy / Fuel
  • Events
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  • Home / Housewares / Furniture
  • Investing
  • Jewelry
  • Mail Order Catalogues, Magazines, & Books
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  • Mining
  • Packaging
  • Paper Products / Printing / Publishing
  • Real Estate
  • Toys / Games / Children's Products
  • Transportation
  • Water
  • Web Hosting Company

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