Eco-labelling schemes help consumers make decisions about the products they buy and whether they are environmentally friendly. There are several existing eco-label schemes around the world including the German Green Spot, the Nordic Swan and the US Green Seal. Most current eco-label programs are ‘cradle to grave’, that is, they involve some form of analysis based on the environmental consequences of their manufacture, use and disposal.

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• A Quick Introduction to Green Labelling
• GEN Information Paper on Eco Labelling
• National Green Labelling Programmes