Ecolabel – European Ecological Label

Ecolabel (European Eco-label) is a voluntary certification system that was set up in 1992 by the European Union to support the market of environmentally friendly products. It includes a study of the environmental impact of the product or the service throughout its life cycle, starting from the origin of raw materials and continuing with the production, distribution (including packaging), consumer use and final its disposal. The results of the study are verified by an independent body and then the corresponding (widely recognizable) eco-label is awarded to the company / organization.

Adressed to: –companies that are active in the following sectors:

• Cleaning Products  (simple cleaners, sanitary cleaners, dishwashing detergents, dishwashers & laundry detergents, soaps, shampoos, hair conditioners),

• Clothing (fabrics, shoes),

• Paints & varnishes,

• Electronic devices (TVs, PCs, laptops),

• Floor coverings (wood, fabric, hard),

• Furniture (wooden furniture),

• Garden stuff (soil improvers, fertilizers),

• Household stuff (lamps, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners),

• Lubricants,

• Mattresses,

• Paper products (photocopy paper, drawing paper),

• Services (tourist accommodation & camping).

Validity- International Recognized.

Benefits of a company that applies this system:

• Proof of environmental sensitivity through the measurement of its environmental performance,

• Reduction of business cost, through energy and natural resources savings,

• Easy eco-label recognition by consumers,

• Creating opportunities to increase the customer base, through attracting environmentally conscious customers, who choose products and services based on environmental protection criteria,

• Improving the image of the company / organization towards the interested parties (suppliers, company staff, public bodies, public opinion), through the demonstration of sensitivity for the environment,,

• Improving the communication of the company/organization with public authorities,

• Continuous upgrading of the company through the implementation of objective monitoring and measurement mechanisms that ensure its compliance with predetermined environmental management specifications/requirements,

• The company's contribution to the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.