Most contestants only answered one question

Were the questions too hard? We hope not. The whole point of this year’s contest was to learn how to easily spot products that are proven to be Better for People, Better for the Planet, or both.

The winners, who will be announced tomorrow, were the first three people to submit all of the answers to questions we posted over seven weeks. They each will  receive luxurious, organic cotton and wool comforters from Vivetique Sleep Systems.

Here are the contest questions, with the correct answers underlined:

1. CRI Green Label Plus is a certification used for carpet. It means that:

a.) The carpet is made from recycled materials.

b.) The carpet is chemical-free

c.) The carpet’s chemical emissions have been measured and do not exceed limits set by California Specification 01350.

d.) The carpet can be recycled. Read the rest of this entry »

What does the “green” label on your paint can mean?

A quick reminder: Many of you have sent in answers, but not to all of the questions. You can still catch up.

The more you answer, the better your chances of winning a $600 organic comforter from Vivetique Sleep Systems or a room’s worth of Earthpaint. So don’t delay.

Here is Question No. 4: Of the following the “green” certifications available to test paint, which prohibit any level of an ingredient this is a known carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxin, hazardous air pollutant (HAP) or ozone-depleting compound? Read the rest of this entry »