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Hardware Store - Landscaping and IrrigationPLEASE NOTE: Linking to these lists does not constitute "endorsement" of
these products or companies on the part of the EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program.
Some lists include product brands that have had their environmental claims certified by a third party certifier, while
others do not. Go to the vendor list author home page link to get more details on how each program generates their
lists. In addition, to get a product brand added to any vendor list in this database, please contact the organization
which authored the vendor list directly via the contact information provided in the vendor list table.
| Agricultural Adjuvants (soy-based oils designed for use with agricultural pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers) | USA - United Soybean Board Web site |   |
No |  |
None stated | None stated | Biobased materials |  |
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| Bacterial composter (cleaning product) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Biodegradable contents | |
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| Chain Saws (lubricants) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substances; Water-endangering substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances; Organic halogen compounds; Nitrite compounds |
Potentially degradable additives | Consumer information on packaging Degradable contents Ecological testing Serviceability and safety requirements |
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1/1/2000 |
| Composter (plastic) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
|
1/1/1997 |
| Containers (plants) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Synthetic plastic materials Plasticizers PVC-containing materials Biocide substances |
Cadmium Copper Mercury Nickel Lead Chromium Zinc |
Biodegradable content Serviceability requirements |
|
8/1/1996 |
| Fertilizers | USA - US Department of Agriculture - BioPreferred Web site | |
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None stated | None stated | 71% minimum biobased content | |
05/14/2008 | |
| Hoses (soaker) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Hoses: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Outdoor Equipment | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Insecticide | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | Not available online. Contact SCS for more information. | None stated | None stated | Biodegradable contents | |
|
| Insecticide (aerosol) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | Not available online. Contact SCS for more information. | None stated | None stated | Biodegradable contents | |
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| Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | USA - Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Alison Kinn Bennett, 202-564-8859, kinn.alison@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Fewer Materials Less Toxic |
|
01/04/2010 | |
| Lawn Care Equipment | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Air emissions Energy efficiency Noise emissions |
|
07/01/98 |
| Lawn Edges (plastic) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
|
1/1/1997 |
| Lubricants (chain saw) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substances; Water-endangering substances; Carcinogenic teratogenic or mutagenic substances; Organic halogenated compounds; Nitrite compounds |
None stated | Biodegradable Independent testing institutes Serviceability requirements |
|
1/1/1998 |
| Moulded Part Products | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Synthetic plastic materials Plasticizers PVC-containing materials Biocide substances |
Cadmium Copper Mercury Nickel Lead Chromium Zinc |
Biodegradable content Serviceability requirements |
|
8/1/1996 |
| Plastic Products (recycled) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
|
01/01/97 |
| Rainwater Gutter (plastic) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
|
01/01/97 |
| Retaining Wall System | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
|
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
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| Rock | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
|
| Shredders (garden) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Cadmium Lead |
None stated | Material identification Noise level Post-use care Serviceability requirements |
|
2/1/2001 |
| Soaker Hose Watering System | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
|
| Sprinkler Hose | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Stone Aggregate | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
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PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
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| Waste Rubber Products | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
|
1/1/1998 |
| Water Hoses | USA - Green Seal 202-872-6400 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Packaging Recycled content |
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04/04/94 | |