Bmp is the australian cotton industrys guide for growing cotton in. This users manual for ecolabelling of footwear describes the procedure for applying the eu ecolabel. Duccio bianchi anna melone claudia mohlenbruch jutta walz report prepared within the project product policy in support of environmental policy with the financial support of the european commission within its programme. Improving material efficiency in the life cycle of products. Environmentally friendly products have grown in popularity so much that it has. More recently, the product environmental footprint pef guide ec. Since 1998 els has been producing labelling machines and coding and printing systems, with the sole aim of optimising the labelling process. Temperature, moisture, ph and the cn ratio of the composting biomass were monitored over a period of nearly 10 months. The european ecolabel distinguishes products that meet high standards of both performance and environmental quality. Organic soil improvers growing media organic mulch according to the definitions below proposed definitions. The eu ecolabel covers a wide range of product groups, from major areas of manufacturing to tourist accommodation. The eu ecolabel is a voluntary label you can use to show that your product or service meets a specific europewide environmental standard.
European ecolabel for soil improvers and growing media. The eu ecolabel stand the eu ecolabel stand was located in the nonfood unit of the holland complex of the rai exhibition centre in amsterdam. The number of product categories covered by the scheme was to be expanded from 19 to 30, and more money was earmarked for promoting the scheme among manufacturers and consumers. Revision of european ecolabel criteria for soil improvers and. The product group soil improvers, growing media and mulch shall comprise. Simply said, eco labelled cleaning products are better by nature. An eco label makes the customer more aware of the benefits of certain products, for example, recycled paper or toxicfree cleaning agents. Second, they enable consumers to comparison shop based on green. It also promotes energy efficiency, waste minimization and product stewardship.
An ecolabel affirming environmental quality in vacation properties which save. The eu ecolabel helps to identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle. The label was created in response to the growing market for ecofriendly products and consumer demand for transparent, credible and readily accessible information at the point of purchase. List of products and service groups that can be labelled. Ekoenergy is a label for electricity, managed by the european ekoenergy network, a network of more than 30 environmental ngos from over 20 european countries.
The eu ecolabel for growing media would contain aspects of hydroponic production. Discerning customers in europe are said to be thinking about issues like quality of life, health and the preservation of the environment when parting with hard. The current eu ecolabel definition for growing media is consistently applied in the current eu ecolabel documents and is consistent with the definition of growing media used in cen standards. Eu ecolabel user manual growing media, soil improvers and mulch commission decision for the award of the eu ecolabel for growing media, soil improvers and mulch decision eu 20152099 version 1. Are you looking to make a positive change in the environment by going green. List of products and service groups that can be labelled with. Germany and france and consumer recognition of this ecolabel is. However some users of growing media have never had confidence in the use of green compost and others have had their confidence in its use. Did lists plus the applicationuser manual and any other calculation sheets or verification documents that are required to be completed as part of your application. The european ecothe european eco label projectlabel. It was 9 squaremeter large, and included a table, 3 chairs, and 2 showcases. Recognised throughout europe, the eu ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted. On eu ecolabelled products, it must always be used together with the license number. Recognised across europe, the eu ecolabel is a label of environmental excellence.
The second part 2 is intended to be a reference guide for applicants on how to apply for the european eco label growing media and under what. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Greek epsilon as the flower, surrounded by 12 blue stars. Given the standards origins, eu ecolabel is primarily required by european customers, and currently appears on approximately 40,000 products and services, from baby clothes to electronics. The conditions for using an organic label in the european union are thesame as those applicable for the national organic label.
Ecolabel will create green standard for food, says miliband. Because the life cycle of every product and service is. The need for an ecolabel consumers concern for adverse impacts of industrial pollution on the environment health. Reductions of around half have been seen in some locations. The eetls is the result of a lengthy development and consultation process that documented international best practice leading to a set of criteria and indicators that. Discover the environmental standards of gen eco labelling members, for eco friendly products and services, sorted by product category. European commission ecolabel this provides businesses with further information, brochures, links and detailed criteria about eu ecolabel for each product and service. Growing media soil improvers and mulch, gardening, 20152099eu, 048. The aim of the application form is to give guidance for companies that want to draw up an application for an ecolabel for footwear.
Yet, where brand equity is high, the eco label itself may not add much value, except where it complements an existing brand value proposition. A symbiotic relationship can exist between the eu ecolabel and. The eu ecolabel is a voluntary scheme, established in 1992 to. Finally, some interviewed companies view this as a brand play, where the ecolabel aligns with the brand strategy. Every product awarded the european ecolabel must pass rigorous environmental fitness trials, with results verified by an independent body. Compost based ecological growing media according eu ecolabel. The user manual for each product group explains what you need to. An eco label for food that shows the amount of greenhouse gases involved in growing and transporting it is being considered by the government, david miliband, the environment secretary, will announce today. Eetls the european ecotourism labelling standard is a baseline quality standard developed along the lines of the global sustainable tourism criteria, for european ecotourism. Discover the environmental standards of gen ecolabelling members, for ecofriendly products and services, sorted by product category. European commission eu ecolabel user manual growing media, soil improvers and mulch september 2016 version 1. Potentials and experiences article pdf available in international journal of product development 63 january 2008.
Is the company a small or medium sized company as defined in the commissions. The european environment agencys eea data confirm large decreases in air pollutant concentrations of nitrogen dioxide no2 concentrations in particular largely due to reduced traffic and other activities, especially in major cities under lockdown measures. Eco labeling is generally cheaper than regulatory controls. Organic soil improvers growing media organic mulch according to the definitions below. Development of a manual for potential users of the eu ecolabel and competent bodies. Marine stewardship council the councils ecolabel indicates seafood that comes from fisheries that are striving to manage sustainably. Products awarded the ecolabel must also comply with the general provisions of the ec ecolabel regulation n 19802000. Eu ecolabel growing media, soil improvers and mulch. The first one part 1 includes the general information concerning the european ecolabel. The intention is to determine the overall size of the market, and its split by member state, as well as the imports from and exports to outside the eu. The growing interest and popularity of ecolabels has also been coupled with growing concerns about their credibility, in part because the standardsetting and conformity assessment practices that ecolabels. The second part 2 is intended to be a reference guide for applicants on how to apply for the european ecolabel growing media and under what. How companies are making ecolabels core to sustainability.
Revision of european ecolabel criteria for soil improvers. Revision of european ecolabel criteria for soil improvers and growing media 5 1 product group scope and definition proposed scope the product group soil improvers, growing media and mulch shall comprise. Product criteria is accompanied by user manuals, technical reports, fact. Productrelated environmental information to guide consumer purchases a. Compost based ecological growing media according eu eco. User manual european eco label growing media 4 purpose of this user manual this manual consists of two parts. Green labels final report edited institute for housing and. June 2006 european commission dg env eu ecolabel helpdesk report on plma fair 1. Els european labelling system els european labeling. By following the european ecolabel flower, you get products. All ecolabels in europe in ecolabel index, the independent global directory of ecolabels and environmental certification schemes. For stale brands, eco labels can augment brand value. The range comprises manual labelling systems and electric labellers for the simple application of selfadhesive labels, as well as compact semiautomatic machines for more automated labelling.
This criterion applies to soil improvers and mulch. Educationassociation for international cooperation, lavanttal, at. Environmental standards for ecofriendly products global. Eu ecolabel web information by national competent bodies. Nov 27, 2014 ecolabels are an increasingly important form of private regulation for sustainability in areas such as carbon emissions, water consumption, ethical sourcing, or organic produce. Introduction to ecolabelling this document provides an introduction to ecolabelling1 general objectives, guiding principles, key features, and some indicators of success.
Nov 15, 2011 for companies at a higher level of sustainability integration across their entire business, eco labeling is more straightforward. An ecolabel makes the customer more aware of the benefits of certain products, for example, recycled paper or toxicfree cleaning agents. At the beginning of 2002, the european commission announced plans to revitalize its own ecolabeling scheme for the eu, the flower mark. Detailed listing of all product and service groups, their criteria and user manuals. The eu ecolabel is a voluntary scheme, established in 1992 to encourage businesses to. The ekoenergy label is the only electricity label which has resulted from a pan european consultation process, which works on the whole european market and which is recognized by. Basically, an ecolabel is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product i. Producers, manufacturers, importers, service providers, wholesalers and retailers can apply for the label. First, they introduce green as a considered attribute at the point of sale. The first one part 1 includes the general information concerning the european eco label. The user manual for each product group explains what you need to provide.
Backed by all eu member states and the european commission, it is europes and the uks official environmental label. Compost based ecological growing media according eu ecolabel requirements. The afor compost certification rules highlight the circumstances under. In contrast to a selfstyled environmental symbol or claim statement developed by a manufacturer or service provider, an.
From the last column, you can download a zipped file which includes the criteria and any corrections or amendments as well as other reference documentation e. Ecolabels are an increasingly important form of private regulation for sustainability in areas such as carbon emissions, water consumption, ethical sourcing, or organic produce. Els european labelling system els european labeling systems. This is a space to watch, given growing b2b demand for sustainable products, ambitious corporate sustainability targets, and what all interviewees predict. Our windsor mill is one of the few manufacturers outside of europe that boasts eu ecolabel certification for copying and graphic paper. Many of these labels are listed on consumer reports greener choices site. An ecolabel identifies a product that meets specified environmental performance criteria or standards, and is awarded by a third party organization to products or services that are determined to meet the criteria or standards. Mar 30, 2015 the companys ingredient suppliers make the same pledge. By following the european eco label flower, you get products that tread gently on the environment throughout their life cycle, from the creation of the chemicals themselves, to their packaging, to their disposal. Green seal for more than 25 years, this nonprofit, sciencebased organization has developed certification standards to minimize the.
The resulting composts were characterized in physical, chemical and biological terms, and evaluated for compliance with the requirements of the european union eco label for growing media. The media is important to help promoting ecolabelling in the market. The ecological criteria for footwear decision xxxxxxec are in some cases process related. Key experts, in consultation with main stakeholders, develop the criteria for each product group in order to decrease the main environmental impacts over the entire life cycle of the product. The implementation of the eu ecolabel is set through regulation ec no 662010 of the european. The concept of forest certification, which ensures that the forests used to create pulp and paper products will continue to remain environmentally viable after harvest, has existed for more than 20 years. Established in 1992, the eu ecolabel is a third party certified type i iso 14024 environmental labelling scheme. Did lists plus the application user manual and any other calculation sheets or verification documents that are required to be completed as part of your application. Enables users and consumers of timber and woodbased products to be. General analysis shows that there are significant differences in scope compost, soil improvers, soil improvers and fertilizers, approach product requirements, process. List of products and service groups that can be labelled with the eu.
Look for the leaping bunny label on cosmetics and personal care, household, and cleaning products. In reality behind most of the attacks to the eu ecolabel there is a concerted campaign against ecolabel schemes certified by third parties. How companies are making ecolabels core to sustainability strategy. The specific product must comply with all the criteria set by the decision. We take this challenge as an opportunity to do the study of investigating about the role of ecolabel in the process of leading consumers to purchase ecoproducts. Over the past few years, there have been many new ecolabels launched by governments, manufacturers and retailers. Dec 24, 2014 from the last column, you can download a zipped file which includes the criteria and any corrections or amendments as well as other reference documentation e. The eu ecolabel definition for growing media is a simple statement that provides an open playing field for commercial interests. Mulch is applied as a surface layer to soil, is not incorporated into the soil and. Because of the logo, the label has a nickname eu flower governance. Eco label will create green standard for food, says miliband. User manual european ecolabel growing media 4 purpose of this user manual this manual consists of two parts. Mid green for products with a high level of one or more meaningful green attributes or ecolabels.
Recognized throughout europe, eu ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted. Specifically appointed to promote the eu ecolabel, launched in 1993, the board failed spectacularly. The charter for sustainable cleaning is a voluntary initiative for the european soap. The label includes a green flower with inclined green. Potentials and experiences article pdf available in international journal of product development 63 january 2008 with 1,474 reads how we measure reads. Eu ecolabel marketing for products eu ecolabel websites. May 23, 2008 ecolabels influence consumer behavior in two ways. The ecolabels below are created by thirdparty certification organizations. The need for an eco label consumers concern for adverse impacts of industrial pollution on the environment health. Thus, this study aims to assess the growing acceptance of the eu ecolabel in the. The european ecolabel what is the european ecolabel. Recognized throughout europe, eu ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which. Many consumers today are making informed choices about the products they purchase because they want to foster a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families.
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