Global Organic Textile Standard Requirements set to ensure the organic status of textiles. This includes harvesting of raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, and labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

International Standards Organization (ISO) A non-governmental organization located in Geneva, Switzerland, chartered to develop voluntary technical standards that aim to make the development, manufacture and supply of goods and services safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) A point-based rating system developed by The U.S. Green Building Council Rating System for Sustainable Development (USGBC) to assess new and existing commercial buildings for a variety of earth-friendly features. www.usgbc.org

McDonough Braungart Design Protocol (MBDP) Certification Provides a company with a means to tangibly and credibly measure achievement in environmentally-intelligent design. The certification requires using environmentally safe and healthy materials; design for material reutilization, such as recycling or composting; the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency; efficient use of water, and maximum water quality associated with production; and instituting strategies for social responsibility.

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