ecolabel
Sustainability certification mark
An ecolabel is a certification mark indicating that a product or service meets certain environmental standards.
These labels help consumers identify goods produced with reduced ecological impact—lower emissions, sustainable sourcing, recyclable materials: Look for the ecolabel when buying seafood.
Various organizations issue ecolabels, each with different criteria and verification processes.
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- organicFrom living matter
- non-toxicCauses no harm
carbon-neutral · renewable · vegan · cruelty-free · plastic-free · zero-waste · chemical-free · low-impact
Global standards body
- Energy StarEPA efficiency certification program
- LEEDGreen architecture certification
- USDA OrganicFederal food purity designation
- third-partyExternal, uninvolved entity
accreditation · verification · standards · compliance · audit · criteria
Acquiring through payment
- shoppingAcquiring goods at retailers
- informed choiceSelection based on understanding
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- shelfHorizontal storage surface
marketplace · brand loyalty · awareness · decision-making · recognition · logo · symbol · seal
Quality inspiring trust
- transparencyState of being see-through
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- verificationProving something accurate
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
greenwashing · misleading · consumer confidence · reputation · integrity · legitimacy · reliability · skepticism
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- organicFrom living matter
non-toxic · carbon-neutral · renewable · vegan · cruelty-free · plastic-free · zero-waste · chemical-free · low-impact · ozone-friendly
ISO
Global standards body
- Energy StarEPA efficiency certification program
- LEEDGreen architecture certification
- USDA OrganicFederal food purity designation
third-party · accreditation · verification · standards · compliance · audit · criteria
purchasing
Acquiring through payment
- shoppingAcquiring goods at retailers
- informed choiceSelection based on understanding
- packagingProtective product enclosure
shelf · marketplace · brand loyalty · awareness · decision-making · recognition · logo · symbol · seal
credibility
Quality inspiring trust
- transparencyState of being see-through
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- verificationProving something accurate
accountability · greenwashing · misleading · consumer confidence · reputation · integrity · legitimacy · reliability · skepticism · scrutiny
label, ecology, ecological, eco-friendly, eco, ecologist, ecotourism, ecofriendly, ecologically