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Key terms and definitions related to circularity, environmental responsibility, and sustainable practices - explained simply and clearly.
What is the EU Ecolabel?

What is the EU Ecolabel?

The EU Ecolabel marks products and services that meet strict environmental standards, encouraging greener production, supporting recycling, and helping consumers choose eco-friendly options across Europe.
What is the Nordic Swan Ecolabel?

What is the Nordic Swan Ecolabel?

The Nordic Swan Ecolabel certifies products in Nordic countries meeting strict sustainability standards across their life cycle, promoting eco-friendly choices and supporting a greener, circular economy.
What is eco-labelling?

What is eco-labelling?

Eco-labels help you pick products kinder to the environment by showing they use fewer resources, avoid harmful chemicals, and support recycling, making shopping easier and greener.
What is EN 13432 compostable packaging standard?

What is EN 13432 compostable packaging standard?

EN 13432 certifies packaging as compostable if it biodegrades, disintegrates, is non-toxic, and produces safe compost, helping reduce waste and support a circular, sustainable economy.
What is the Blue Angel (Blauer Engel)?

What is the Blue Angel (Blauer Engel)?

Blue Angel is Germany’s eco-label ensuring products are eco-friendly, safe, energy-saving, and recyclable. It supports circular economy and helps reduce waste, pollution, and climate impact.
What is the Info-Tri logo in France?

What is the Info-Tri logo in France?

In France, the Info-Tri system uses the Triman logo and clear labels to guide consumers on sorting waste, making recycling easy and supporting a circular, sustainable economy.
What is the seedling logo (compostable)?

What is the seedling logo (compostable)?

The Seedling Logo shows a product is compostable, breaking down safely into soil. It supports waste reduction, circular economy, and helps fight climate change by promoting eco-friendly choices.
What is the OK Compost label?

What is the OK Compost label?

The OK Compost label shows a product safely breaks down in industrial or home composting, cutting waste and pollution while supporting recycling and a healthier planet. Would you try it?
What is the PEFC label?

What is the PEFC label?

The PEFC label shows wood or paper comes from forests managed responsibly, protecting nature, workers, and climate. It ensures sustainable use and helps fight deforestation.