Eco-minded shoppers will soon see a new U.S.-approved label on many products, including household cleaners and skin-care items, made with bio-based ingredients.
This is the new voluntary label that the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled Wednesday for products that contain bio-based ingredients such as corn or soy.
By U.S. Department of Agriculture
The new voluntary seal, announced Wednesday and expected this spring, aims to give bio-based products the same boost that the Energy Star program gave energy-efficient appliances. It will be offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will look similar to the USDA seal for organic foods.
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