The Sustainable Movement has a number of Certifications available in multiple categories to ensure the upholding of Green Industry standards. To familiarize yourself with the Designations or to get your business certified, please follow the links below, listed alphabetically.
GREEN - SUSTAINABLE - ECO-FRIENDLY
CERTIFICATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
Food Certifications
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Certifying grassfed meat and dairy products in the United States.
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Certifies high-welfare farming practices for livestock.
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Ensuring responsible aquaculture practices requiring facilities adhere to standards covering environmental responsibility, social responsibility, animal welfare, and food safety.
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Ensures humane treatment of farm animals requiring producers adhere to standards ensuring animals are free to engage in natural behaviors, have sufficient space, shelter, and gentle handling to limit stress, and have access to ample fresh water and a healthy diet without added antibiotics or hormones. Cages, crates, and tie stalls are forbidden.
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Certifying organic farms and food producers follow natural, sustainable practices similar to USDA organic standards.
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Ensuring agricultural products are free from detectable pesticide residues by undergoing independent field sampling and laboratory testing to confirm within laboratory limits of detection.
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Ensuring vegan products do not contain animal-sourced ingredients, including meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal by-products. Manufacturing processes must avoid animal-derived substances, and no animal testing is permitted.
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Products and tourism services that support wildlife conservation and promote coexistence between humans and wildlife. Enterprises must adhere to guidelines that protect threatened and endangered species, conserve natural habitats, and benefit local communities.
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Fishing practices that prevent harm to dolphins, particularly in the tuna industry. Tuna labeled as "Dolphin Safe" must be caught without encircling dolphins with nets. No dolphins must be killed or seriously injured during the fishing process.
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Sustainable and fair-trade practices in the wild collection of plants, fungi, and lichens ensuring operations comply with the FairWild Standards including ecological, social, and business criteria.
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Sustainable agricultural and food processing practices requiring producers and processors meet standards for safe and fair working conditions, humane animal treatment, and environmental stewardship.
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Improving farm animal welfare through a tiered certification system requiring producers to meet species-specific standards across six certification levels.
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Certifies sustainable farming and food production requiring farmers to follow Integrated Farm Management (IFM) principles, reduce environmental impact, protect biodiversity, manage water and soil responsibly, and ensure animal welfare.
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Sustainable wild-capture fisheries must demonstrate sustainable fish stocks, minimize environmental impact, and comply with effective management practices. Independent audits assess compliance with MSC’s Fisheries Standard.
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Non-genetically modified (non-GMO) food and products must meet strict testing, traceability, and segregation standards. Verification requires ongoing audits and testing of high-risk ingredients.
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Reef-safe and environmentally friendly personal care products must be free from chemicals harmful to coral reefs and marine life.
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Requires farms to follow science-based sustainability standards, including integrated pest management, soil and water conservation, biodiversity protection, and chemical reduction.
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Certifies sustainable agriculture, forestry, and supply chains requiring farms and businesses meet environmental, social, and economic sustainability criteria.
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To protect salmon habitats, farms, vineyards, urban developments, and businesses must implement practices that reduce water pollution, enhance soil health, restore riparian areas, and minimize harmful runoff. Independent site assessments ensure compliance.
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Requires farms to follow environmental and social sustainability criteria, including biodiversity conservation, responsible water and soil management, fair labor conditions, and reduced pesticide use.
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Coffee, cocoa, tea, and hazelnut farmers must follow sustainable agricultural practices, improve working conditions, reduce environmental impact, and ensure traceability. Independent audits verify compliance.
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Organic food and agricultural product farms and producers must comply with the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards, avoiding synthetic pesticides, GMOs, and artificial additives.