In recent years, we have increasingly focused on incorporating eco-friendly alternatives into our assortment, and the number of eco-labeled products grows year by year. This is an ongoing process, where we continuously evaluate alternative products and suppliers.
There are many different environmental labels, here is an overview of the most used environmental labels in our industry:
The Swan Label The Swan is the official Nordic ecolabel. Products labeled with the Swan maintain a high environmental and quality standard. Swan-labeled products meet defined environmental requirements. Tests are conducted in independent laboratories and through control visits. The certification requirements are strict and are regularly adjusted. Learn more at www.svanemerket.no
The EU Ecolabel (The Flower) The Flower is the official European ecolabel established by the European Commission. Norway participates in the Flower as part of the EEA Agreement, and the Foundation for Ecolabelling has the responsibility for the Flower in Norway. There is a close cooperation between the Flower and the Nordic Swan label. The certification requirements are strict and are regularly adjusted. Learn more at www.svanemerket.no/blomsten
Green Dot Green Dot (Grüner Punkt) is originally a German labeling scheme, indicating that the producer is part of a scheme for recycling packaging. Learn more at www.grontpunkt.no
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) An international labeling scheme for forest products that requires consideration of social, ecological, and economic management of forestry according to set criteria. Learn more at www.fsc.org
PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system. Learn more about PEFC at www.pefcnorge.org
Blue Angel Blue Angel sets environmental requirements for products during production, use, and as waste. The certification guarantees that the product is among the least environmentally impacting within its product group. Learn more at www.blauer-engel.de
TCO A labeling scheme for IT equipment, mobile phones, headsets, and office furniture. The label sets requirements for the product's ergonomics, radiation, environmental properties, and energy consumption. Learn more at www.tcodevelopment.com
Energy Star Labeling of energy-efficient office equipment. Criteria are available for computers, monitors, copiers, printers, etc. Learn more at www.eu-energystar.org/no
Fairtrade The Fairtrade certification mark guarantees that farmers and workers in some of the world's poorest countries receive a fair price for their quality products. Learn more at www.fairtrade.no
NF-Environnement The official French ecological certificate. Products that are certified are produced in an environmentally friendly manner and/or from environmentally friendly components. To be certified, certain criteria must be met. Learn more at www.marque-nf.com
Begreen Pilot's Begreen is writing instruments made from recycled materials. Begreen follows the ISO standard 14021 for the use of recycled material. www.pilotbegreen.us
Paper by Nature Paper by Nature is a unique international environmental label for processed paper products, guaranteeing environmental responsibility throughout the entire production chain from raw material to end-user. Paper by Nature labeled products are controlled by an independent third party to guarantee compliance with strict environmental criteria. Learn about the eco-label at www.paperbynature.com
Inkry - Emo environmental label In our assortment, we have several products that meet the requirements for environmental labeling, but where the manufacturer has chosen not to bear the cost of eco-labeling a product. Where we have documentation that the product is environmentally friendly, we have introduced our own environmental label.