The Green Good Housekeeping Seal
Certificate Description
The Green Good Housekeeping Seal was developed to help consumers sift through the confusing clutter of “green” claims on hundreds of products on store shelves and make more environmentally responsible choices.
Products that apply for the Green Good Housekeeping Seal require reviews and verifications of a wide range of data related to the product’s measurable environmental impact. Reduction of water and energy use in manufacturing and product usage, ingredient and product safety, reduction in packaging, and the brand’s corporate social responsibility are among the factors considered.
The Green Good Housekeeping Seal was introduced in 2009 by the Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI), a state-of-the-art laboratory in New York City staffed by scientists and engineers.
