The OnlyGreen Product Selection Criteria

Is it green or not? There are an overwhelming number of companies and products claiming to be green. In order to sort through the amount of "greenwashing" and provide customers with only the best products, OnlyGreen created its own Product Selection Criteria. When OnlyGreen evaluates a product, every aspect of the product's lifecycle is examined.

OnlyGreen has broken down the stages of the product lifecycle into six parts. The following are the criteria used to evaluate each product to ensure that it is as eco-friendly as possible:

Materials/Ingredients

• Are they organic?
• How are they harvested?
• Are chemicals used?
• Are they renewable resources?
• Do they comply with health regulations?

Manufacturing Methods

• Are chemicals used during processing?
• Does the manufacturer utilize fair trade practices?
• Are the products tested on animals?
• Are they made using renewable energy?

Packaging

• What materials are used?
• Is the packaging minimal or excessive?
• Can it be reused, recycled, or composted?

Delivery/Location

• From where do the materials originate?
• Where is the product made?
• Is the product or component parts assembled in one location or multiple locations?

Use of the Product

• What makes the product eco-friendly?
• Is it consumable, reusable, or disposable?

Disposal

• Is it reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable?
• What impact does disposal have on the environment?

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