Environmental Definitions
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The Forest Stewardship Council®
FSC® is an international, non-profit association which promotes responsible forestry through an independent forest certification and product labelling system. The Independent Assurance for Responsible Forest Management. FSC Trademark ©1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C. |
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The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
PEFC labels are placed on products made from wood from forests that meet the criteria of national certification schemes endorsed by the PEFC. PEFC Trademark ©1999. |
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The Nordic Swan
This is the official Nordic Environmental Label. It is awarded to products which adhere to strict controls over waste water quality and air pollution during manufacture. |
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WRAP – The Waste & Resources Action Programme
The national recycling campaign to encourage consumers to recycle more items more often. The consumer website is available at www.recyclenow.com |
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Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)
Products made from pulp which has been bleached without the use of elemental chlorine, but instead uses some chlorine gas along with other bleaching agents such as oxygen. |
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Totally Chlorine Free (TCF)
Products made from pulp which has been bleached without the use of chlorine gas or chlorine dioxide. |
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Carbon Offsetting
This is a simple and economical way to offset the carbon generated in the production of our paper and board products, using our Carbon Offsetting scheme, for every tonne of CO2 that we offset, one tree will be planted in the UK. |
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Blue Angel
The Blue Angel is an environmental label organised by the federal government of Germany for the protection of people and the environment. It sets very exacting standards, is independent and has proven itself over more than 40 years as a guide for selecting environmentally-friendly products. |
Compostable
Products marked as compostable should fully biodegrade without adversely affecting the natural environment. Because soiled compostable food packaging does not need to be cleaned in order to be processed, composting offers consumers an easier, simpler alternative to recycling. By providing compostable food packaging - including compostable food labels - and raising awareness of various composting opportunities, businesses can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease energy use, and save on overall material costs.
Products marked as compostable should fully biodegrade without adversely affecting the natural environment. Because soiled compostable food packaging does not need to be cleaned in order to be processed, composting offers consumers an easier, simpler alternative to recycling. By providing compostable food packaging - including compostable food labels - and raising awareness of various composting opportunities, businesses can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease energy use, and save on overall material costs.
IS0 14001
An international voluntary standard for environmental management system. The overall aim of ISO 14001 is to support environmental protection and prevention of pollution in balance with socio-economic needs.
An international voluntary standard for environmental management system. The overall aim of ISO 14001 is to support environmental protection and prevention of pollution in balance with socio-economic needs.
EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)
A voluntary European management standard similar to ISO 14001. However, participating companies must not only conform to the environmental management system but also produce a public statement on performance verified by an external assessor.
A voluntary European management standard similar to ISO 14001. However, participating companies must not only conform to the environmental management system but also produce a public statement on performance verified by an external assessor.