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IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Coffee and Fair Trade

• FAIRTRADE LABELLING ORGANIZATIONS INTERNATIONAL
  Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) is the worldwide Fair Trade Standard setting and Certification organization. FLO guarantees that products sold with a Fair Trade label conforms to Fair Trade Standards and contributes to the development of disadvantaged producers and workers. Visit FLO's web site to learn about the standards for certification and to begin the certification process.
  FLO > Certification
  http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/certification/certification.html
• SMITHSONIAN SHADE GROWN (OR BIRD FRIENDLY)COFFEE PROGRAM
  The Smithsonian shade grown/bird friendly coffee program is the only body certifying for "Bird Friendly®," a certification label ensuring coffee is grown in a manner that provides good, forest-like habitat for birds. Learn how your farm can be Bird Friendly certified.
  Smithsonian National Zoological Park > Conservation & Science >Migratory Bird Center > Coffee > Certify Your Farm
  http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/Coffee/
  Certification/Locate_an_inspector/
• INTERNATIONAL FAIR TRADE ASSOCIATION
  The International Fair Trade Association - FTO (Fair Trade Organization) Mark is an organization label that identifies and gives global recognition to organizations that are committed to Fair Trade principles. Once an applicant has successfully met the requirements of the IFAT Standards and Monitoring system they become Registered Members, eligible to carry the Fair Trade Organization (FTO) Mark. Both individuals and organizations can apply for membership. Find out if you or your organization is eligible to become a certified Fair Trade Organization!
  http://www.ifat.org/membership.shtml

Wood and Certification

• FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
  Founded in 1993, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a global, non-profit organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests through the process of forest certification. FSC standards represent the world's strongest system for guiding forest management toward sustainable outcomes. Join the 500 forest managers and 2500 producers who have demonstrated their commitment to responsible forest management by certifying their operations to FSC standards! Learn about the two types of FSC certificates available from FSC accredited certification bodies: Forest Management (FM) and Chain of Custody (COC).
  Forest Stewardship Council > Get Involved > Become FSC Certified
  http://www.fsc.org/en/getting_involved/become_certified

Renewable Energy

• GREEN-E
  Administered by the Center for Resource Solution, the Green-e Renewable Energy Certification Program is a voluntary certification program in the U.S. for renewable energy products. Certification is available in all 50 states. Find out how to become certified.
  Green-e > Info for Providers
  http://www.green-e.org/ipp/ipp_index.html
• GREEN-E - PRODUCT LABELING INITIATIVE
  Businesses across the nation are purchasing Green-e certified energy and feature the Green-e logo (meaning "Made with Certified Renewable Energy") on their products , in their offices, and on their websites. Similar to other on-package certification symbols indicating that the product meets stringent guidelines for content, the Green-e logo informs consumers that the product was made using a certified renewable, environmentally friendly, source of energy. Consumers across the United States can now choose from over 175 certified products committed to renewable energy, cleaner air and combating climate change.
  Green-E > "Made with Certified Renewable Energy"
  http://www.green-e.org/PLI/

Marine Stewardship

• MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
  The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an independent, global, non-profit organization whose role is to recognize, via a certification program, well-managed fisheries and to harness consumer preference for seafood products bearing the MSC label of approval. Learn about the MSC principles and criteria and how to become MSC certified.
  Marine Stewardship Council > Certification
  http://www.msc.org/html/content_465.htm

Organic

• USDA National Organic Program
  The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the governmental certifying body for organic food in the U.S.. Visit the USDA website for the organic certification guidelines, a list of accredited certifiers and all the information needed to become certified organic.
  USDA > Agencies & Offices > Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) >National Organic Program
  http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/indexIE.htm

Sustainable Tourism

• RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
  Rainforest Alliance's mission is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Rainforest Alliance sets standards for sustainability for farms and forestry enterprises and tourism. Learn what the standards are for sustainable tourism and check out their data base of sustainable tourism certification programs worldwide.
  Rainforest Alliance > What We Do > Tourism > Certification
  http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/programs/tourism/index.html