eco-labelling Flashcards
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eco labelling
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- voluntary way to certify and label products that are better for the environment
- provide info about how a product impacts the environment
- encourages more sustainable consumption
- help consumers make more informed choices
2
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mobius loop recycling symbol
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- internationally recognised
- shows that a product can be recycled
- helps to separate materials
3
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restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) directive
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- European directive
- restricts use of hazardous materials in electrical products
- aims to protect human and environmental health
4
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waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive
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- European directive
- covers end of life electrical equipment
5
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ec energy label
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- compulsory European scheme
- shows consumers energy consumption of household appliances
- scale from A+++ to D
6
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NAPM recycled mark
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- national association of paper merchants scheme
- encourage the use of recycled paper
7
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European eco label
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- voluntary certification
- shows product has had a life cycle assessment
8
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forest stewardship council logo
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- applies to timber products sourced from sustainable forests
- people and wildlife have been protected
- local, trained and fairly paid workers have been used
9
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EU energy star
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- collaborative scheme between EU and USA
- standardises IT equipment energy labeling
10
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green dot
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- used in Europe
- shows manufacture has made a financial contribution to recycling packaging in Europe
