Sustainable Consumerism - Know Your Labels and Certifications - North America

25/11/2025 16 min Episodio 40
Sustainable Consumerism - Know Your Labels and Certifications - North America

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Episode Synopsis

We're back with the next part of our mini-series on Sustainable Consumerism! Join us as we dive into some of North America's sustainable certifications. From ethical business practices to organic food standards, discover how these labels empower smarter, greener choices for consumers and event planners alike.
What You'll Learn:

The origins, criteria, and pros/cons of Green America's Green Business Certification, USDA Organic Label, and Canada Organic Regime—plus the emerging Environmental Alliance of America Eco-Label bridging Central America.
How these certifications combat greenwashing, support local economies, and guide eco-conscious shopping, with stats on consumer trends and tips for reporting violations.
A teaser for our next episode heading south to explore South American eco-labels—perfect for global sustainability enthusiasts!

Whether you’re an event planner or an eco-conscious shopper, join us for this informative chat to shop smarter!
RESOURCES
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/glow-nielseniq-study-reveals-majority-of-us-shoppers-prioritize-brand-sustainability,3800
https://greenamerica.org/our-mission
https://www.greenbusinessnetwork.org/certification
https://www.earthsharenj.org/green-america-certification/ 
https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-food-labeling-and-critical-foods/organic-food-labels 
https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/becoming-certified  
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/organic-products/operating-manual 
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/latin-america-and-caribbean-launch-first-regional-eco-labeling 
https://www.miragenews.com/latin-america-caribbean-launch-first-regional-1282342/ 
https://www.international-climate-initiative.com/en/project/greening-supply-and-demand-advancing-eco-labels-and-sustainable-public-procurement-for-climate-and-biodiversity-protection-eco-advance-22-i-457-latin-america-g-greening-supply-and-demand/?utm_source=miragenews&utm_medium=miragenews&utm_campaign=news 
https://alianza-ambiental.org/ 

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