Product Acceptance Policy

  

The products we have on This Is Green www.thisisgreen.com are green products that have been chosen carefully through a selection process involving approval bodies or enable an eco-action.

Our editorial policy maintains objective, unbiased, independent, responsible, and fair reporting. Our team of researchers compile, edit, and carefully review detailed product information on products that are submitted to us by manufacturers and retailers.

To be featured on This Is Green www.thisisgreen.com, products have to maintain one of the following criteria:

(1) Meet the major green approval standards of organizations such as the USDA, Energy Star, Certified Organic, and other organizations dedicated to providing consumers with the best eco-friendly products currently available.
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(2) Enable an eco-friendly action such as any of the five following actions:
Reduce waste and recycle
Conserve water
Lower Toxicity
Decrease my carbon footprint
Conserve Energy

We have also added a sixth category called “Saves Money.” We feel that Saving Money goes hand in hand with saving resources and creating additional value for our visitors.
Saves Money

A product that fulfills all six eco-actions is the best possible example of a green product.

All manufacturers and retailers agree to our Product Approval Policy, and Terms of Use & Privacy Policy (link to this page) when they sign on to our website www.thisisgreen.com to submit their products. This Is Green www.thisisgreen.com operates on a triple bottom line philosophy where equity, economy, and ecology are all factors that influence our decision-making process.