eco-labeling
Environmental product stamps
Eco-labeling is the practice of marking products with symbols or certifications indicating environmental standards—organic farming, sustainable forestry, energy efficiency, or reduced carbon footprint.
These labels help consumers identify products that meet specific ecological criteria: Look for eco-labeling when buying seafood.
Also spelled eco-labelling.
Total greenhouse gases produced
- lifecycleStages from beginning to end
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
recyclable · compostable · organic · renewable · water usage · energy efficiency · waste reduction · impact assessment
EPA efficiency certification program
- USDA OrganicFederal food purity designation
- LEEDGreen architecture certification
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- verificationProving something accurate
standards · third-party · audit · accreditation · compliance · seal · logo
Acquiring goods at retailers
- informed choiceSelection based on understanding
- transparencyState of being see-through
- trustConfidence in another
- greenwashingFalse sustainability claims
claims · marketing · packaging · shelf · comparison · decision-making · awareness · preference
Official rules governing conduct
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- governmentAuthority over a state
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- voluntaryDone by choice
harmonization · trade · WTO · compliance · enforcement · disclosure · reporting · requirements
carbon footprint
Total greenhouse gases produced
- lifecycleStages from beginning to end
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- emissionsSubstances released into air
biodegradable · recyclable · compostable · organic · renewable · water usage · energy efficiency · waste reduction · impact assessment · biodiversity
Energy Star
EPA efficiency certification program
- USDA OrganicFederal food purity designation
- LEEDGreen architecture certification
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
verification · standards · third-party · audit · accreditation · compliance · seal · logo
shopping
Acquiring goods at retailers
- informed choiceSelection based on understanding
- transparencyState of being see-through
- trustConfidence in another
greenwashing · claims · marketing · packaging · shelf · comparison · decision-making · awareness · preference · demand
regulation
Official rules governing conduct
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- governmentAuthority over a state
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
voluntary · harmonization · trade · WTO · compliance · enforcement · disclosure · reporting · requirements · framework
- Ecodesignbiodegradable, biomimicry, circular economy, cradle-to-cradle, eco-friendly
- green industryeco-design, green design, circular economy, eco-innovation, industrial symbiosis
- textile rulesfiber content, safety standards, quality standards, organic standards, organic certification
- conservationconservation, wildlife, endangered, habitat, sanctuary
- green techsolar panels, solar power, wind energy, clean energy, wind turbines
- fishery conservationsustainable fishing, fish stocks, fish quotas, fishing quotas, catch limits
eco-labelinggreenwashing
False sustainability claims
false advertising · deceptive marketing · astroturfing · misleading claims · virtue signaling