Made of materials such as glass and metal without much material integration to make the product repeatedly and easily recyclable.

Made of materials such as paper that can be recycled a certain number of times before being unusable. Likely a rarely used badge.

Criteria for being able to say Made in USA are pretty high per the FTC. Many people may be looking for Made in USA products.

Fits FTC critieria assembled in USA versus made in USA. indicates that a notable number of foreign components were involved in the assembly.

Will mostly decay without leaving a trace of toxic or non biodegradable material within 180 days.

Product contains materials that have been recycled, upcycled, or downcycled to promote sustainability

Will mostly decay without leaving notable toxic or non biodegradable material over may years.

Contains natural ingredients that are generally not harmful if ingested

Has a recycling partner in North America to handle post service life waste

The product is produced by a small private business.

The product is largely handmade.

Manufacturer offers a limited lifetime warranty

Manufacturer offers a multi-year program which is often longer than for other products in the same class

Manufacturer offers a formal repair program

Can be repaired by 3rd parties