MTS
 
 
SMaRT CONSENSUS SUSTAINABLE
PRODUCT STANDARDS
 
SMaRT� And Other Standards
 
SMaRT incorporates Many Leading
Standards Applicable for Sustainable
Products
 
 
 
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Certified Wood
 
       
 
FSC validates on-the-ground operations employing the best management practices at a specific forest to ensure the long-term health of the total forest ecosystem. FSC wood is independently certified by a third party as well-managed and sustainable. FSC standards were developed by representatives of conservation groups, the timber industry, economic development organizations and the general public. A forestry operation that meets FSC standards protects forest ecosystems, water quality, wildlife habitats and local communities. To ensure the integrity of the certification, the wood and fiber from certified forests are tracked through the commercial chain from logging sites to retailers and to the end user through a mandatory chain of custody. A mandatory chain of custody is the best way to prevent illegal logging and deforestation which causes about 25% of climate change according to the Global Canopy Programme led by Oxford University.
http://www.fscoax.org
http:/www.certifiedwood.org
 
       
Although SMaRT Does not Cover Vehicles, MTS supports the Clean Vehicle Standard
 
Motor vehicles are arguably the most complex and environmentally damaging consumer products on the planet. From the cradle to the grave, cars, vans and trucks spread pollution and use up vast stores of natural resources. By applying the best practices currently available in the auto industry, it is possible to manufacture vehicles that produce less pollution from the assembly line on through road use and to end-of-life disposition. As a general rule, motor vehicles are classified as "clean" if they conform to three basic standards: 1) fuel efficiency is 1.5 times the fleet average within that vehicle's class; 2) tailpipe emissions are within California's "Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle" (SULEV) standard; and 3) the manufacturing process uses fewer and non-toxic recyclable materials. This standard is supported by American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Ecology Center, Environmental Defense, Great Lakes United, Michigan Environmental Council, & Union of Concerned scientists.

MTS ad "Delivering a Cleaner Environment" promoting the Clean Vehicle Standard was prepared for FedEx, Environmental Defense, and the Pew Charitable Trusts.
http://www.clearncarcampaign.org/standard.html
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/greencar