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Question: With so many companies jumping on the ‘green bandwagon,’ what governmental agencies or industry groups are working to keep them honest?
Can you help me sort out the difference between the MBDC Cradle to Cradle(SM) Protocol, the Natural Step, and Okala?
Which system is better for measuring a product's environmental performance – ‘process flows’ or ‘environmental impacts’?
Some companies use carbon footprinting while others use life cycle assessment (LCA). What are the differences between the two approaches and what situations are best suited for each impact estimation method?
When it comes to ecodesign there appears to be many third party choices for environmental performance verification and environmental impact measurement. Which systems or groups are most appropriate for a new product development team?

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Louise St. Pierre

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