What are eco labels and certification labels?
There are many different national and international sustainability labels and certificates. They serve as checklists for companies to work towards sustainability goals and it enables clear communication for consumers. The existence of an accepted product standard or regulation and a claim that the manufacturer has verified compliance with those standards or regulations. Products with these certification labels have properly considered environmental conservation and labor environment such as forced labor and child labor. These certifications are a baseline of best sustainability practices. Unfortunately, certifications aren’t a fool-proof solution for a more ethical and eco-friendly planet (as some are deemed greenwashing) but it is a good way for consumers to start with.
Every eco label has its own story; who? where? for what? It's a way for you to choose between products.
For example, the Eco label index(https://www.ecolabelindex.com/ecolabels/) provides the criteria, scope, and benefits of some 456 eco labels worldwide, and an alphabetical index is also available by name, category, and country of origin.
Here are three eco labels that are common as well as a few examples of products.
You may hardly be aware of it in your daily life, but challenge yourself to see what kind of eco labeled products you can find in your house or in the supermarket! If you find any, please comment on this post!
