After much deliberation, formulating, testing, and reformulating, both of our Red, Red Wine Resveratrol products have been certified natural by the Natural Products Association (NPA, formerly NNFA). But really, what does "natural" mean? According to the NPA,

"...the Natural Products Association Standard for Personal Care Products states that all personal care products labeled or branded "natural" must be made with at least 95% all-natural ingredients and contain only synthetic ingredients specifically allowed under this standard that do not have suspected human health risks."

Highland Laboratories has strived to find eco-friendly means to conduct business since our inception over 34 years ago. Since switching to Petroleum-Free bottles in 2006, we've introduced a variety of energy-saving ideas:

To reduce our employees' emissions, we've offered optional 10-hour shifts, which result in 20% less driving. Highland has also created preferred Eco-Parking (45+ MPG only) and encourages car pooling for our out of town employees.

Internally, we have installed high-efficiency lighting and programmable thermostats to reduce the amount of energy our building consumes. Furthermore, we're early birds; starting our day earlier decreases the amount of time our machines (and plant in general) are operating during the hottest part of the day when energy use peaks.

We at Highland Laboratories are furthering our eco-friendly commitment by switching over entirely to petroleum-free bottles!

What does this mean for you? It means we are discontinuing amber bottles. Therefore, if you currently order amber bottles, you will soon be receiving white bottles (as our amber stock is depleted). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your sales representative.

In September 2007, Highland was recognized by Food Front Cooperative Grocery in Portland, Oregon, for our use of petroleum-free bottles.

We would like to thank Food Front for their kind consideration, and especially Rachel for all of her efforts!

According to the State of Oregon's website:
"Sustainable development embodies the basic principle that a strong economy, a healthy environment and thriving local communities are mutually dependent. One cannot be sustained without the others. The department has adopted a Sustainability Plan as part of the agency's overall strategy the foundation for its policies, programs and practices.

The Innovation and Economic Strategies Division supports this strategy and recognizes sustainability as a driver of advanced technologies, services and applications that can promote economic development throughout the state and enhance the quality of life of all Oregonians."

This year, Highland Laboratories received an Honorable Mention Sustainability Award from the State of Oregon for its environmentally-sensitive business practices.

(State of Oregon Sustainability Awards)