EU Ecolabel as a Driver for Sustainable Forest Management (19/01/2017)
Paper-based product categories make up over 30% of EU Ecolabel products on the market[1]. These categories include: converted paper, newspaper print, printed paper, copy and graphic paper and tissue paper. As of September 2016, there are over 12,530 different paper-based EU Ecolabel products on the market.
Sustainable Paper Industry: The Role of EU Ecolabel according to German Competent Body, RAL gGmbH and the German Federal Environmental Agency (19/01/2017)
Since the creation of EU Ecolabel paper-based product groups, Germany has been one of the most active Member States in terms of number of awarded licences and certified products. Ms. Kristin Stechemesser (from the German Federal Environmental Agenecy) and Mr. Henning Scholtz (from the Environmental Label Department at RAL gGmbH) are at the head of Germany’s efforts to help companies enhance their production processes via the EU Ecolabel.
A leading European paper manufacturer, The Hamelin Group, talks EU Ecolabel (19/01/2017)
Founded in 1864 and based in the Normandy region of France, Hamelin group is a leading European manufacturer in office and school supplies. By minimising the company’s environmental impact via compliance with the EU Ecolabel criteria, Hamelin aims to promote sustainability and sustainable forestry amongst industry stakeholders and consumers.
UPM prioritises product stewardship (19/01/2017)
Determined efforts in product stewardship has positioned UPM as on of the world’s largest producer of EU Ecolabel newsprint, graphic and office papers.Ecolabels support customers in their choices and provide essential information for stakeholders.
The EU Ecolabel jump starts the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development at the Global Green Destinations Day Conference (19/01/2017)
On September 27th DG Environment from the European Commision, promoted the EU Ecolabel at first Global Green Destination Day conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Global Green Destination Day is an annual event which covers all all topics related to responsible and green tourism on the global level.[..]
The Circular Economy package and EU Ecolabel go international at the Global Ecolabelling Network General Meeting (19/01/2017)
The EU Ecolabel team attended the Annual General Meeting of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) in Kiev, Ukraine (October 18-20, 2016). Within the framework of the event the presentation on Circular Economy package and its main principles and how the EU Ecolabel can acts as a pioneer in promoting circular economy was given by European Commission.
GEN currently has a network of over 30 members, associates and affiliates, spread across some 60 countries and territories.
News and information spotted on the web (19/01/2017)
Press release, videos, scholarly articles and more
The new face of the EU Ecolabel Catalogue (20/01/2017)
The new The EU Ecolabel Product Catalogue and EU Ecolabel Tourist Accommodation Catalogue has been updated: The new version of ECAT includes number of revisions, with new Product Group icons and as a more user-friendly design.
Evolution and current state of the EU Ecolabel licences and product groups (19/01/2017)
As the EU Ecolabel prepares for its 25th anniversary in 2017, take a look at where it stands since its launch in 1992.
Planned adoptions for new and revised product/service group criteria (19/01/2017)
Tables outlining planned adoptions for new and revised product/service group criteria for 2017-2018. Information are subject to modification.
