The Green Mark system was first adopted by which of the following countries ( ). A. the United States B. Germany C. Britain D. France

Answer: B In 1978, Germany first adopted the "Blue Angel" logo, a label with a blue angel as a sign that a product has met certain ecological standards. Developed countries have followed suit, in Canada called "Environmental Choice", in Northern Europe called "White Swan" logo, in Japan called "ecological logo. The United States in 1988 began to implement the environmental labeling system, 36 states joint legislation, in plastic products, bags, containers, the use of green symbols, and even took the lead in the use of "regeneration mark", indicating that it can be repeated recycling, renewable use. European **** body in July 1993 officially launched the European environmental labeling.