The EU Ecolabel is the official environmental certification of the European Union, established in 1992 by the European Commission. It recognizes products and services that meet high environmental standards throughout their life cycle—from raw material extraction to production, distribution, and disposal. Covering diverse categories such as cleaning products, textiles, and tourist accommodations, the label ensures reduced environmental impact, energy efficiency, and product safety. The EU Ecolabel is widely recognized across Europe as a reliable guide for consumers seeking sustainable choices.
Produit: Organization & Filing
C2C certififaction
Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a globally recognized certification that evaluates products for their sustainability and circularity across five categories: material health, material reutilization, renewable energy use, water stewardship, and social fairness. Developed by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, it promotes a circular economy by encouraging products to be designed for reuse, recycling, or composting, with safe materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. Certification is awarded at five levels (Basic to Platinum), indicating continuous improvement in environmental and social performance.
Logo notice: Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a registered trademark of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
Office supplies
Shop Green is a Luxembourgish eco-label delivered by the SuperDreckskëscht (SDK) to products that are sustainable by design. With the Shop Green label, the SDK wants to highlight ecological and sustainable products in the retail sector and help consumers in their purchasing decisions. As a result, selected products are marked in supermarkets and retailers with the words Shop Green.
FSC Mix
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that certifies forests and forest products to ensure responsible management. Founded in 1993, FSC promotes environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic viability in forest management. Products bearing the FSC label—such as wood, paper, and packaging—are sourced from forests that meet rigorous sustainability standards, supporting biodiversity, protecting workers’ rights, and ensuring ethical supply chains. The label is globally recognized for promoting sustainable forestry.
Products that bear the label “FSC Mix” are made using a mixture of materials from FSC-certified forests, recycled materials, and/or FSC controlled wood. While controlled wood is not from FSC certified forests, it mitigates the risk of the material originating from unacceptable sources.
FSC Recycled
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that certifies forests and forest products to ensure responsible management. Founded in 1993, FSC promotes environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic viability in forest management. Products bearing the FSC label—such as wood, paper, and packaging—are sourced from forests that meet rigorous sustainability standards, supporting biodiversity, protecting workers’ rights, and ensuring ethical supply chains. The label is globally recognized for promoting sustainable forestry.
Products that bear the label “FSC Recycled” have been verified as being made from 100% recycled content (either post-consumer or pre-consumer reclaimed materials).
FSC 100%
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that certifies forests and forest products to ensure responsible management. Founded in 1993, FSC promotes environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic viability in forest management. Products bearing the FSC label—such as wood, paper, and packaging—are sourced from forests that meet rigorous sustainability standards, supporting biodiversity, protecting workers’ rights, and ensuring ethical supply chains. The label is globally recognized for promoting sustainable forestry.
All the materials used in products bearing the label “FSC 100%” are sourced from forests that have been audited by an independent third party to confirm they are managed according to FSC’s rigorous social and environmental standards.
Sustainable Forest Management – Requirements
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is a leading global certification system promoting sustainable forest management. Founded in 1999, PEFC ensures that forest products, such as timber and paper, are sourced from responsibly managed forests that maintain biodiversity, protect ecosystems, and respect the rights of indigenous communities and workers. The PEFC label guarantees traceability throughout the supply chain, making it a widely recognized symbol for ethically sourced forest products.
Printed and paper products
The Österreichisches Umweltzeichen (Austrian Ecolabel) is an official environmental certification awarded to products, services, and educational institutions that meet strict ecological and quality standards. Established by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology, it promotes sustainability by evaluating the entire life cycle of products, from raw material sourcing to disposal. The label covers a broad range of categories, including tourism, schools, and consumer goods, ensuring reduced environmental impact, health safety, and high product performance. It is a trusted symbol for environmentally conscious consumers in Austria and beyond.
Finished products made from recovered paper and cardboard
The Blue Angel (Blauer Engel) is Germany’s official environmental label, established in 1978 by the German Federal Government. It labels more than 40000 products and services from over 1600 companies that meet high standards in environmental protection, resource conservation, and health, taking into account the entire life cycle. The label covers a wide range of categories, from electronics to building materials. As one of the world’s oldest environmental labels, the Blue Angel is recognised as an independent and trustworthy symbol for sustainable and environmentally friendly products.