 Links
On the
environment:
- The Environmental Working
Group: This site has information and news items on pollutants and
other chemicals in the environment and products, plus sections on
farming and natural resources. The Consumer Tools section includes Shopper Guides to help consumers
select produce and fish. Another tool that helps consumers choose
skincare products is their rather extensive cosmetic database at Skin Deep, with a current
special feature on the safety and efficacy of ingredients in sunscreen.
- Singapore Environment
Council: Started in 1995, the SEC is a local non-profit with the
objective of promoting environmental awareness and initiatives. It
administers the Green Label and other local environmental standards
awards/schemes. Check out their website to learn more about having an
eco-friendlier office and home. You can also find out where
to recycle your items and what other local
environmental groups exist.
- NEA’s tips on
the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle): This page has lists of ideas
to implement the 3Rs at home and in the office.
- Treehugger.com: A
popular blog of news on eco-friendly practices and products. Check out
their guides to green
living for some tips on how to go green. There’s also a forum and
tons of links to other sites and blogs in the same vein.
On consumer products:
- The Coalition for
Consumer Information on Cosmetics: This group was formed in 1996 by
eight animal protection groups. This site features resources on
choosing products not tested on animals, including cosmetics, personal
care and household products, with a brief downloadable
.pdf Shopping Guide. It licenses out a special “leaping bunny” logo
to qualifying companies who want to indicate that their products are
not tested on animals.
- Forest Stewardship Council: An
organisation that promotes responsible use of the world’s forests by
setting standards and accreditation for responsible forest management.
Products from wood that has been accredited will carry a FSC logo.
According to their website, “The FSC label enables consumers to choose
forest products with the confidence that they are not contributing to
the destruction of the world's forests. By buying from certified
sources you are providing an incentive for responsible forest
management.”. Their database is
a bit raw and may be hard to navigate though. Some manufacturers term
their products made from FSC accredited wood as “forest friendly”.
Sites where links to Simply Peaceable can be found:
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