Caveat Emptor. The Latin phrase for "Let the buyer beware" has never been more appropriate than in the green economy. For the conscientious buyer, Jennifer McColm has developed criteria to evaluate green and sustainable products and services, as well as natural and organic produce.

Jennifer McColm Certified awards one to three wheelbarrows according to the level of commitment to the green economy a grower or manufacturer or a service provider shows. Based on the answers to these questions below, Jennifer McColm Certified will award one, two or three wheelbarrows.

Please note that there is a $30 application fee. After filling out this application you will be sent to a page where you can pay the fee by Paypal.

Once your application has been reviewed and approved you will receive your certificate, which you should display in your booth or storefront, as well as a certification seal tent badge.  Please allow a 2-3 week turnaround for the approval process, and please note that the approval process should not deter you from applying to be in one of the farmers markets with CCFM.  You can still proceed with that process as well.

General Questions
Name
Date
Company Name
Phone
E-mail
Website

Farmers/Flowers
Please check off any and all that applies to you:
Is your farm/nursery locally based? (i.e. located within 3 hours of the market) Yes No
Are the vehicles used to transport your produce/flowers low impact in any way? Yes No
Do you practice any of the green hints listed below? Yes No
Are you certified Organic? Yes No
If product is packaged, do you use eco-friendly or reusable packaging? Yes No
Please use this space to elaborate if needed:


Food
Please check off any and all that applies to you:
If food is packaged, do you use eco-friendly or reusable packaging? Yes No
Do you purchase any of your raw food products from local vendors, farmers or Farmer's Markets? Yes No
Does your commissary practice any of the green hints below? Yes No
Are any of your ingredients used organic in any way? If yes, what percentage? Yes No % Organic
Do you prepare food in a low impact way? If so, please explain. Yes No
Please use this space to elaborate if needed:


Crafter/Other
Please check off any and all that applies to you:
Is your product handcrafted? Yes No
Do you use any recycled materials to make your product? Yes No
Are any of the raw materials used to make your product considered "Fair Trade"? Yes No
Do you practice any of the green hints listed below? Yes No
If product is packaged, do you use eco-friendly or reusable packaging? Yes No
Does your product have any positive impact on the environment? If so, please explain. Yes No
Are any of your raw materials purchased in support of local vendors (i.e. within the greater Los Angeles area)? Yes No
Please use this space to elaborate if needed:


Hints on being Green to name a few:

  • Recycle
  • Use Energy Star Products
  • Install LED Light Bulbs
  • Install Motorized shade system on large windows automatically lowers shades when sun is shining
  • Use Local sustainably managed forests/farming/products - less emissions due to transport
  • Use Solar panels with active tracking PV system - follows sun throughout the day increasing efficiency
  • Use High Efficiency HVAC {heating, ventilation & air} systems
  • Use aerators
  • Plant deciduous trees
  • Use local chipped wood waste for erosion control
  • Install Digital thermostat
  • Recycle organic matter
  • Compost

Check out my Green Business Directory to find more: JustDoOneThingGreen.com

Please provide any additional information that you think might help to determine which level of certification you qualify for:
After you submit this form, you will be transfered to a page where you can pay a $30 application fee with a credit card or bank account through Paypal.