Resources by: EU Ecolabel Helpdesk

The EU Ecolabel criteria for Indoor and Outdoor Paints and Varnishes set requirements for proper use and disposal of paints and varnishes. This is in line with the EU Waste Framework Directive, which prioritises waste reduction at its source, followed by recycling, recovery and disposal.   To avoid overuse and Read more [...]

The Swedish company Kavat is one of the first footwear companies to have acquired the EU Ecolabel in 2008. Kavat produces durable and high-quality shoes made of sustainable materials, with more environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. By obtaining the EU Ecolabel for around 50 of its models, Kavat has become one Read more [...]

Reducing plastic waste has become a priority for many countries across Europe, driven by the European Union’s strategy to ban single-use plastics by 2021. Throughout these discussions, tourist accommodations are seen as important actors of change, due to the amount of disposable hotel amenities thrown out every year. Thanks to Read more [...]

Around 3,000 different types of chemicals (amongst which a number are toxic) can be used in paper-making. Although paper products are mostly biodegradable and easy to recycle, these hazardous substances can still affect human health and environment throughout every step in the life cycle of paper. The brand new EU Read more [...]