Note on palm oil: Green America’s Screening Committee continues to watch the Rountable on Sustainable Palm Oil to see what, if any, changes it impacts on the ground.
Baseline Standards
- Can include solar, wind, biodiesel; cannot include nuclear or coal
- Using most environmentally friendly biodiesel blend given regional limitations (climate, accessibility) and current technology
- Palm oil standard - OK if Fair Trade or organic
- No GMO soy, canola or corn
- Options include used vegetable oil and oil made from native feed stocks
Resources
- Efficiency First Green American, Summer 2008
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