Welcome to WorldofGood.com by eBay

This page lists the definitions of trademarks and other words and terms used on WorldofGood.com by eBay. WorldofGood.com also uses many eBay terms. For definitions of eBay terms see the eBay Glossary.

Eco Positive
Goodprint
Marketplace Access Program and MAP Agent
Media Provider
Mission statement
People Positive
Producer
Region of Origin
Trust Provider
Trustology

Eco Positive

Eco Positive products are those that, when compared to conventional products, benefit the ecological preservation of the planet and its species through their materials, production processes, use, or lifecycle engineering.

Eco Positive products:

Are composed of ecologically sound materials, such as recycled materials, sustainably harvested natural materials, OR
Are created using ecologically beneficial processes, such as non-mechanized production, organic or biodynamic growth process, OR
When compared to conventional products, reduce environmental impact through their use, such as solar powered, energy efficient, reduction of environmentally sensitive materials, OR
Support the preservation of a species or ecological location in the way they are made, such as from rainforest preservation groups, etc., OR
Are designed with an eco-effective lifecycle in mind, resulting in minimal waste through recycling, upcycling, or composting after use.

Find Eco Positive products on WorldofGood.com.

Goodprint

Every choice we make leaves an imprint. Goodprint – WorldofGood.com by eBay’s revolutionary product guide – is how sellers display the positive imprint you leave when you purchase a product on WorldofGood.com. It’s the tool you can use to shop for products that match your interests and values. This product labeling system shows you, in clear and simple terms, the positive impact that every product you purchase is making on the world.

Like a nutrition label on a food item, Goodprint on every WorldofGood.com listing quickly guides you to the positive attributes of the listed item. Each type of Goodprint – People Positive, Eco Positive, Animal Friendly, and Supports a Cause – describes a different type of positive attribute. You can search each type, so you can shop based on the types of social impact that matter most to you. Learn more.

Marketplace Access Program (MAP) and MAP Agent

The Marketplace Access Program is made up of experienced eBay sellers who help qualified WorldofGood.com producers manage their listings and sales on WorldofGood.com. MAP Agents can help with shipping logistics, marketing expertise, language proficiency, challenges due to limited Internet connectivity, payments, returns, and more. Some sell goods on consignment for a fee. Others buy goods outright in order to resell them on behalf of a producer or producer group.

Become a MAP Agent or find a MAP Agent.

Media Provider

Media providers are professionals in the field they’re writing about. Articles in the WorldofGood.com by eBay Community are posted only by our registered Media Providers and Trust Providers. If you have verifiable publication credentials and expertise in the social or environmental sector, you can apply to become a Media Provider. Media Providers must be registered eBay members. They complete a profile for our Community, and are listed in the WorldofGood.com Media Provider Directory. Besides posting original or previously published articles they can participate in any blogs or discussions on the Community.

View the Media Provider Directory.

Apply to become a Media Provider.

Mission statement

The mission of WorldofGood.com by eBay is to provide a trusted platform where individuals can create positive change through commerce, as part of a global community.
We believe that a growing number of individuals want to understand how the choices they make impact people and the planet. There is an important need for trusted information, and a need for transparency into how and where products are made. Our goal is to provide you with the resources needed to make good choices and to connect with others who share the same passion.

Learn more about the mission of WorldofGood.com.

People Positive

People Positive products are those that benefit the people who produce them in any or all of the following ways:

Create opportunities for marginalized populations throughout the world and in the U.S., OR
Create sustainable economic development through practices such as fair trade, sweatshop-free, or other models of ethical sourcing, OR
Preserve cultural traditions or crafts that are being lost

Find People Positive products on WorldofGood.com.

Producer

A producer is the artisan, cooperative, or company that made an item for sale on the WorldofGood.com by eBay marketplace. Producers can either work with Trust Provider verified sellers or Marketplace Access Program (MAP) Agents to list their items for sale, or they can list their items themselves. On each listing, a section called “Producer Information” or “The story behind the product” describes how the item was made and who made it.

Region of Origin

The Region of Origin is where an item listed for sale on WorldofGood.com by eBay was made. Every listing on the marketplace shows the Region of Origin, which could be a country or a region of the world. The Region of Origin and the Shipped From location are often different.

Trust Provider

A Trust Provider is an organization with a stated mission of promoting social or ecological good. Trust Providers encourage transparency within supply chains, promoting ecological sustainability, economic empowerment, or ethical business practices.

In order to be a Trust Provider, an organization must meet all of the following criteria:

A Trust Provider operates with a clearly stated, public set of standards for verification, certification, or monitoring of its members or products.
Trust Providers:

verify and endorse the business practices of their members, OR
certify members’ production processes, OR
certify members’ products or their ingredients.

Compared to conventional practices, Trust Providers’ standards must exceed and have a greater benefit to the people and environment.
Trust Providers must be third parties verifying the activities of independent producers or sellers (i.e., no self-certification).
An organization must be in operation for at least one year before it is eligible to be a Trust Provider on WorldofGood.com by eBay.

There are three kinds of Trust Providers. Some Trust Providers screen organizations for more than one level:

Product-level Trust Providers certify individual products. Often you'll see their logo on the product packaging, which ensures that the product meets the organization's strict standards.
Producer-level Trust Providers work with producers, cooperatives, and their communities to develop and verify People Positive or Eco Positive methods of production.
Seller-level Trust Providers work with retail businesses to verify that their sourcing standards and business practices are People Positive, Eco Positive, or both.

Learn more about the Trust Provider program.

Trustology

The Trustology guide appears on every WorldofGood.com by eBay item listing. This box, seen on every item page, clearly displays the Trust Providers that have verified the product, producer, or seller. Trustology provides an extra measure of confidence for buyers on WorldofGood.com. Buyers can be assured that every purchase on WorldofGood.com positively impacts people and the planet.
To get more information on a Trust Provider, including standards and practices, click the Trust Provider’s logo in Trustology.

Learn more about Trustology and the Trust Provider program.