Green Products Database

Green Products Database 

Important Tables to be considered.

One of the biggest issues when trying to purchase green products is the lack of a clear and accessible description of the green labels and features of the item. The home depot green guide doesn't display an environmental product profile in an easy and accessible location for the costumers to read. The information is hard to find and is only available after opening several links that display the items description. In my opinion the makes it harder for costumers to make an effective green product purchase. The product content is essential to provide the green product profile of the items. It would be important to detail the carbon foot print of the products, and the environmental impact (positive or negative) that the purchase of the product will cause. This will help create environmental responsibility and create a real change in the purchasing behavior. We could also provide a table where we can specify the post use of the product: is it recyclable, compost able or reusable... Including this columns in the relational data will help customers purchase green products more effectively.

Alternative Tools to achieve a more effective green product purchase.

Should we include a section were costumers or the Chatham community can become familiarized with green labels, logos and certifications?
Chatham is well known for its strong lead in sustainability and green practices, regardless of this not all of the community is familiarized with green terminology, labels and certifications. Should we provide a place where they can become familiarized with the terms? Perhaps not as a table in the database but within the Chatham webpage?

Should we add a table where we include the benefits of purchasing green products?
It was mentioned that the different offices and departments could aim to be green certified and it would be helpful to identify the products that will help them achieve the certification. This table could be associated with the green ratings of the products. If the purchase of greener products increases it will benefit and facilitate the achievement of a green certification for the office or department.