This is a detailed presentation about ecolabelling begining with the introduction and definition, history, origin, objectives and types of ecolabelling, greenwashing definition, ecolabelling bodies like Global Ecolabelling Network and ISO 14000 standards, ecolabelling importance in aquatic sector, details about some certifying bodies like Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Single attribute labels like Dolphin safe and turtle free, etc,.
The document discusses various types of eco labels that certify products as environmentally sustainable. It provides details on several certification programs, including the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Rainforest Alliance, and Carbon Neutral certification. The objectives of eco labels are to encourage green innovation, build consumer awareness of environmental issues, and allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
An eco-label is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product or service within a particular product/service category based on life cycle consideration.
This document discusses various eco-labelling schemes for fisheries and seafood products. It outlines several international eco-labelling programs like Friend of the Sea, Marine Stewardship Council, and Marine Aquarium Council certification. It also discusses the criteria and standards of these different labels, as well as examples of Indian companies that are eco-label certified. Overall, the document analyzes eco-labelling as a market-based tool to promote sustainable fisheries management and provide economic incentives for environmental stewardship.
Presentation at Environment Management and Policies
By Junior, Cristina and Omar.
How Ecolabelling play a roll for business and the general public understand.
This document defines ecolabels and outlines their benefits. Ecolabels are labeling systems that identify products and services with reduced environmental impact. They consider a product's entire lifecycle from raw materials to disposal. Ecolabels help consumers easily identify environmentally-friendly options at the time of purchase. The document discusses the stages examined in ecolabel certification, examples of government and non-government ecolabel programs, and the Global Ecolabelling Network that promotes sustainable standards.
The roots of ecolabelling are found in the growing global concern for environmental protection on the part of governments, businesses and the public. As businesses have come to recognize that environmental concerns may be translated into a market advantage for certain products and services, various environmental declarations, claims and labels have emerged, such as natural, recyclable, eco-friendly, low energy, recycled content, etc.
Governmental, industry, NGO, investor and consumer efforts and awareness will serve as 5 key driving forces of sustainability in the months and years ahead.
ISO 14020 establishes three types of environmental labelling schemes: Type I labels are developed by third parties and cover multiple attributes; Type II labels are single-attribute labels developed by producers; Type III labels are based on full life-cycle assessments. ISO 14024 provides requirements for Type I ecolabelling programs like the Nordic Swan label, which are voluntary, impartial, and consider the full product life cycle. ISO 14021 covers Type II self-declared environmental claims and symbols, requiring they be verified and not misleading.
The document discusses eco-labeling and energy labeling. It provides examples of eco-labeling schemes in the EU, Hong Kong, and United States. The EU eco-label aims to identify products that are less harmful to the environment than alternatives through a life cycle assessment approach. National eco-labeling programs also seek to encourage sustainable consumption and recognize companies reducing environmental impacts. Energy labels are required by the EU on household appliances to provide consumers energy performance information to guide purchase decisions.
The document discusses various types of eco labels that certify products as environmentally sustainable. It provides details on several certification programs, including the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Rainforest Alliance, and Carbon Neutral certification. The objectives of eco labels are to encourage green innovation, build consumer awareness of environmental issues, and allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
An eco-label is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product or service within a particular product/service category based on life cycle consideration.
This document discusses various eco-labelling schemes for fisheries and seafood products. It outlines several international eco-labelling programs like Friend of the Sea, Marine Stewardship Council, and Marine Aquarium Council certification. It also discusses the criteria and standards of these different labels, as well as examples of Indian companies that are eco-label certified. Overall, the document analyzes eco-labelling as a market-based tool to promote sustainable fisheries management and provide economic incentives for environmental stewardship.
Presentation at Environment Management and Policies
By Junior, Cristina and Omar.
How Ecolabelling play a roll for business and the general public understand.
This document defines ecolabels and outlines their benefits. Ecolabels are labeling systems that identify products and services with reduced environmental impact. They consider a product's entire lifecycle from raw materials to disposal. Ecolabels help consumers easily identify environmentally-friendly options at the time of purchase. The document discusses the stages examined in ecolabel certification, examples of government and non-government ecolabel programs, and the Global Ecolabelling Network that promotes sustainable standards.
The roots of ecolabelling are found in the growing global concern for environmental protection on the part of governments, businesses and the public. As businesses have come to recognize that environmental concerns may be translated into a market advantage for certain products and services, various environmental declarations, claims and labels have emerged, such as natural, recyclable, eco-friendly, low energy, recycled content, etc.
Governmental, industry, NGO, investor and consumer efforts and awareness will serve as 5 key driving forces of sustainability in the months and years ahead.
ISO 14020 establishes three types of environmental labelling schemes: Type I labels are developed by third parties and cover multiple attributes; Type II labels are single-attribute labels developed by producers; Type III labels are based on full life-cycle assessments. ISO 14024 provides requirements for Type I ecolabelling programs like the Nordic Swan label, which are voluntary, impartial, and consider the full product life cycle. ISO 14021 covers Type II self-declared environmental claims and symbols, requiring they be verified and not misleading.
The document discusses eco-labeling and energy labeling. It provides examples of eco-labeling schemes in the EU, Hong Kong, and United States. The EU eco-label aims to identify products that are less harmful to the environment than alternatives through a life cycle assessment approach. National eco-labeling programs also seek to encourage sustainable consumption and recognize companies reducing environmental impacts. Energy labels are required by the EU on household appliances to provide consumers energy performance information to guide purchase decisions.
This document discusses how to distinguish between legitimate eco-labels ("green") and misleading eco-labels ("greenwash"). It explains that eco-labels are seals of approval given by governments, non-profits or independent third parties when a product meets certain environmental standards. While there are over 400 eco-labels, regulation is minimal. Legitimate eco-labels tend to be from governments or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), apply to entire companies or specific products, and involve transparency, independent verification and public standards. The document encourages consumers to consider which eco-labels have these attributes when determining which labeled products to purchase.
Environment management system series ISO 14000Shubham Inder
The document discusses environmental management systems (EMS) and the ISO 14001 standard. It provides details on the key aspects of establishing an EMS according to ISO 14001, including committing to environmental policies, planning objectives and targets, implementing programs, evaluating performance, and reviewing the system. The standard is based on the plan-do-check-act methodology. Benefits of implementing an ISO 14001 compliant EMS include improved compliance, sustainability, credibility and addressing environmental pressures. While voluntary, an effective EMS depends on leadership and integrating environmental practices into daily operations.
Marine protected area Marine protected areas (MPA) are protected areas of seas, oceans, estuaries or in the US, the Great Lakes .[2] These marine areas can come in many forms ranging from wildlife refuges to research facilities.[3] MPAs restrict human activity for a conservation purpose, typically to protect natural or cultural resources.[4] Such marine resources are protected by local, state, territorial, native, regional, national, or international authorities and differ substantially among and between nations. This variation includes different limitations on development, fishing practices, fishing seasons and catch limits, moorings and bans on removing or disrupting marine life. In some situations (such as with the Phoenix Islands Protected Area), MPAs also provide revenue for countries, potentially equal to the income that they would have if they were to grant companies permissions to fish.[5]
On 28 October 2016 in Hobart, Australia, the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources agreed to establish the first Antarctic and largest marine protected area in the world encompassing 1.55 million km2 (600,000 sq mi) in the Ross Sea.[6] Other large MPAs are in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans, in certain exclusive economic zones of Australia and overseas territories of France, the United Kingdom and the United States, with major (990,000 square kilometres (380,000 sq mi) or larger) new or expanded MPAs by these nations since 2012—such as Natural Park of the Coral Sea, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area. When counted with MPAs of all sizes from many other countries, as of August 2016 there are more than 13,650 MPAs, encompassing 2.07% of the world's oceans, with half of that area – encompassing 1.03% of the world's oceans – receiving complete "no-take" designation.[7]
An ecosystem is a community of living creatures (plants, animals, and microorganisms) that interact with each other and their non-living environment within a certain region. Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems, including provisioning services like food and water, regulating services like flood and disease control, supporting services that maintain life on Earth like nutrient cycling, and cultural services like spiritual and recreational benefits. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment categorized ecosystem services and identified many that have traditionally been unvalued, such as supporting services, though their importance is acknowledged, while some provisioning and regulating services have been incorporated into markets through replacing natural resources with artificial ones.
The document discusses environmental standards and ISO 14001, an international standard for environmental management systems. ISO 14001 provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities and impacts. It follows a plan-do-check-act cycle and requires organizations to establish environmental policies, objectives, and processes to monitor and improve their environmental performance. The ISO 14001 standard is the most widely used standard for environmental risk management globally.
Plastic Waste Management by Dr. A.B. Harapanahalli, DIRECTOR, Ministry of Env...India Water Portal
Presentation by Dr. A.B. Harapanahalli at the Seminar on Packaged Water Industry in India which was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 30th June 2009.
To know more click on the link http://indiawaterportal.org/post/6790
We thank CII and the presenters for giving us permission to make these presentations available online.
The document discusses life cycle analysis (LCA), which examines the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life, including raw material acquisition, production, use, and disposal. It outlines the four main steps of LCA: goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation. Key challenges include defining system boundaries, collecting comprehensive data, quantifying environmental impacts, and selecting impact categories and normalization methods. LCA aims to identify opportunities to reduce a product's environmental footprint across its entire lifespan.
The document discusses Integrated Environmental Management (IEM). It provides definitions of IEM, outlines its basic principles such as informed decision making and public participation. The history and reasons for IEM are presented. Key issues IEM aims to address are improving water quality, waste management, and energy efficiency. The document concludes with proposed environmental strategies and programs to implement IEM including legislation, education, conservation and community involvement.
Ecomark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (the national standards organization of India) to products conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on the ecosystem.
Cleaner Production is a preventative environmental strategy that aims to reduce waste at the source. It involves continuous application of best practices like good housekeeping, input substitution, process modification and technology changes to increase efficiency and minimize environmental risks. A CP assessment identifies waste sources and feasible options are evaluated through technical, economic and environmental analyses. Successful CP implementation leads to cost savings, productivity gains and improved environmental performance while meeting stakeholder needs. Governments can promote CP through regulations and incentives while financial institutions benefit from lower risks in clients pursuing CP.
Scheme on labeling of ecofriendly products (ecomark)Niladri Roy
The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India have instituted a scheme on labeling of Environment Friendly Products through Gazette Notification No. 71 dated 21st February 1991. The scheme is operating on a national basis and provides accreditation and labeling for household and other consumer products which meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of the Indian Standards for that product.
The Scheme is known as "ECOMARK". Any product which is made, used or disposed of in a way that significantly reduces the harm it would otherwise cause to the environment, are categorized as environment friendly product.
The circular economy aims to maintain resources in use for as long as possible by keeping their value and reducing environmental impacts. No waste is created as leftover materials are reused. The circular economy opens opportunities for business and growth through effective use of byproducts, cooperation, and new business models. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry promotes the circular economy through projects utilizing side streams from various sectors such as fisheries, forestry, and agriculture to produce new products and recycle nutrients.
The document discusses issues related to plastics production, waste management, and leakage into the environment. It notes that without changes, plastic production will account for 20% of oil consumption and 15% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Currently, only 30% of plastic waste in the EU is recycled, with the rest incinerated, landfilled, or exported. The document outlines options to address these issues, including using alternative feedstocks, improving recyclability through design, developing innovative recycling technologies, enacting legislation to promote recycling over disposal, and reducing microplastics leakage into the environment. The overall goal is to transition from a linear plastic economy to a more circular one.
This document provides an overview of microplastic pollution and its potential threat to marine organisms and food webs. It discusses that microplastics originate from the breakdown of larger plastics and certain manufactured plastics. These microplastics have been found globally in marine habitats from surface waters to sediments. Due to their small size, microplastics can be ingested by various marine organisms, including filter feeders, and have the potential to biomagnify up food chains. Specifically, this document examines the potential for trophic transfer of microplastics between the blue mussel, common starfish, and edible crab in intertidal food webs.
An introduction to the terminology used in VCE Environmental Science Unit 4 (Area of Study 2) - Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Risk Assesssment, EES, EIS, Life Cycle Analysis and Precautionary Principle.
Environmental systems are complex arrangements of interacting biological, physical, chemical, social and economic components within the Earth's environment. They can include systems like the atmosphere, oceans, and populations of plants and animals. Models are used to study environmental systems and can take various forms from simple empirical models to complex process-based models. Environmental systems generally have four main features - they involve complex nonlinear interactions; their characteristics vary greatly over spatial and temporal scales; these scales are often incompatible between components; and many processes are unobservable. The key types of environmental systems are hydrological, ecological and climatic systems.
This document summarizes a student research paper on the benefits of urban forests. It discusses the environmental, social, aesthetic, and economic benefits that trees provide in cities. It also profiles 4 cities - Sacramento, Portland, New York, and Sydney - that have highly successful urban forestry programs due to factors like community support, sufficient budgets, and comprehensive management plans. Finally, it compares the urban forestry plans of Chico, CA to these other cities and identifies ways Chico's plans could be strengthened.
This document presents an overview of an environmental management system (EMS) developed by Material Managements. An EMS is a structured framework for managing environmental issues through consistent practices and procedures. It is based on the plan-do-check-act model. The EMS identifies environmental aspects and impacts, sets objectives and targets to reduce impacts, and implements operational controls. It also includes monitoring, corrective actions, management review, and ensuring commitment from all levels of the organization for continuous improvement of environmental performance. An effective EMS provides benefits like compliance, cost savings, and employee engagement while reducing environmental impacts.
The document summarizes key events and concepts related to REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), including the establishment of the UNFCCC in 1992, adoption of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, and introduction of REDD+ in 2005. It discusses REDD+'s scope, reference levels, financing mechanisms, and distribution of incentives. Ongoing REDD+ projects through the UN-REDD Programme are working to develop national REDD+ strategies in countries like Indonesia.
The document discusses cleaner production, providing definitions and key principles. It describes the phases of cleaner production as planning and organization, preliminary assessment, detailed assessment, and feasibility assessment. Various cleaner production practices are outlined, including good housekeeping, input substitution, and technology changes. Barriers to cleaner production include resistance to change and lack of information. The document concludes with a case study on implementing cleaner production techniques at a textile mill in India.
Green products and services aim to conserve resources for future generations while allowing economic development. They use environmentally friendly production, distribution, and disposal methods. Green marketing involves promoting products' environmental benefits through strategies like using recycled materials, reducing waste and packaging, and making items reusable or recyclable. Eco-labeling informs consumers which products are less harmful to the environment so they can make greener choices. Governments provide incentives and taxes to encourage businesses and consumers to shift toward more sustainable practices.
This document discusses how to distinguish between legitimate eco-labels ("green") and misleading eco-labels ("greenwash"). It explains that eco-labels are seals of approval given by governments, non-profits or independent third parties when a product meets certain environmental standards. While there are over 400 eco-labels, regulation is minimal. Legitimate eco-labels tend to be from governments or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), apply to entire companies or specific products, and involve transparency, independent verification and public standards. The document encourages consumers to consider which eco-labels have these attributes when determining which labeled products to purchase.
Environment management system series ISO 14000Shubham Inder
The document discusses environmental management systems (EMS) and the ISO 14001 standard. It provides details on the key aspects of establishing an EMS according to ISO 14001, including committing to environmental policies, planning objectives and targets, implementing programs, evaluating performance, and reviewing the system. The standard is based on the plan-do-check-act methodology. Benefits of implementing an ISO 14001 compliant EMS include improved compliance, sustainability, credibility and addressing environmental pressures. While voluntary, an effective EMS depends on leadership and integrating environmental practices into daily operations.
Marine protected area Marine protected areas (MPA) are protected areas of seas, oceans, estuaries or in the US, the Great Lakes .[2] These marine areas can come in many forms ranging from wildlife refuges to research facilities.[3] MPAs restrict human activity for a conservation purpose, typically to protect natural or cultural resources.[4] Such marine resources are protected by local, state, territorial, native, regional, national, or international authorities and differ substantially among and between nations. This variation includes different limitations on development, fishing practices, fishing seasons and catch limits, moorings and bans on removing or disrupting marine life. In some situations (such as with the Phoenix Islands Protected Area), MPAs also provide revenue for countries, potentially equal to the income that they would have if they were to grant companies permissions to fish.[5]
On 28 October 2016 in Hobart, Australia, the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources agreed to establish the first Antarctic and largest marine protected area in the world encompassing 1.55 million km2 (600,000 sq mi) in the Ross Sea.[6] Other large MPAs are in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans, in certain exclusive economic zones of Australia and overseas territories of France, the United Kingdom and the United States, with major (990,000 square kilometres (380,000 sq mi) or larger) new or expanded MPAs by these nations since 2012—such as Natural Park of the Coral Sea, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area. When counted with MPAs of all sizes from many other countries, as of August 2016 there are more than 13,650 MPAs, encompassing 2.07% of the world's oceans, with half of that area – encompassing 1.03% of the world's oceans – receiving complete "no-take" designation.[7]
An ecosystem is a community of living creatures (plants, animals, and microorganisms) that interact with each other and their non-living environment within a certain region. Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems, including provisioning services like food and water, regulating services like flood and disease control, supporting services that maintain life on Earth like nutrient cycling, and cultural services like spiritual and recreational benefits. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment categorized ecosystem services and identified many that have traditionally been unvalued, such as supporting services, though their importance is acknowledged, while some provisioning and regulating services have been incorporated into markets through replacing natural resources with artificial ones.
The document discusses environmental standards and ISO 14001, an international standard for environmental management systems. ISO 14001 provides a framework for organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities and impacts. It follows a plan-do-check-act cycle and requires organizations to establish environmental policies, objectives, and processes to monitor and improve their environmental performance. The ISO 14001 standard is the most widely used standard for environmental risk management globally.
Plastic Waste Management by Dr. A.B. Harapanahalli, DIRECTOR, Ministry of Env...India Water Portal
Presentation by Dr. A.B. Harapanahalli at the Seminar on Packaged Water Industry in India which was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 30th June 2009.
To know more click on the link http://indiawaterportal.org/post/6790
We thank CII and the presenters for giving us permission to make these presentations available online.
The document discusses life cycle analysis (LCA), which examines the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life, including raw material acquisition, production, use, and disposal. It outlines the four main steps of LCA: goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation. Key challenges include defining system boundaries, collecting comprehensive data, quantifying environmental impacts, and selecting impact categories and normalization methods. LCA aims to identify opportunities to reduce a product's environmental footprint across its entire lifespan.
The document discusses Integrated Environmental Management (IEM). It provides definitions of IEM, outlines its basic principles such as informed decision making and public participation. The history and reasons for IEM are presented. Key issues IEM aims to address are improving water quality, waste management, and energy efficiency. The document concludes with proposed environmental strategies and programs to implement IEM including legislation, education, conservation and community involvement.
Ecomark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (the national standards organization of India) to products conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on the ecosystem.
Cleaner Production is a preventative environmental strategy that aims to reduce waste at the source. It involves continuous application of best practices like good housekeeping, input substitution, process modification and technology changes to increase efficiency and minimize environmental risks. A CP assessment identifies waste sources and feasible options are evaluated through technical, economic and environmental analyses. Successful CP implementation leads to cost savings, productivity gains and improved environmental performance while meeting stakeholder needs. Governments can promote CP through regulations and incentives while financial institutions benefit from lower risks in clients pursuing CP.
Scheme on labeling of ecofriendly products (ecomark)Niladri Roy
The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India have instituted a scheme on labeling of Environment Friendly Products through Gazette Notification No. 71 dated 21st February 1991. The scheme is operating on a national basis and provides accreditation and labeling for household and other consumer products which meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of the Indian Standards for that product.
The Scheme is known as "ECOMARK". Any product which is made, used or disposed of in a way that significantly reduces the harm it would otherwise cause to the environment, are categorized as environment friendly product.
The circular economy aims to maintain resources in use for as long as possible by keeping their value and reducing environmental impacts. No waste is created as leftover materials are reused. The circular economy opens opportunities for business and growth through effective use of byproducts, cooperation, and new business models. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry promotes the circular economy through projects utilizing side streams from various sectors such as fisheries, forestry, and agriculture to produce new products and recycle nutrients.
The document discusses issues related to plastics production, waste management, and leakage into the environment. It notes that without changes, plastic production will account for 20% of oil consumption and 15% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Currently, only 30% of plastic waste in the EU is recycled, with the rest incinerated, landfilled, or exported. The document outlines options to address these issues, including using alternative feedstocks, improving recyclability through design, developing innovative recycling technologies, enacting legislation to promote recycling over disposal, and reducing microplastics leakage into the environment. The overall goal is to transition from a linear plastic economy to a more circular one.
This document provides an overview of microplastic pollution and its potential threat to marine organisms and food webs. It discusses that microplastics originate from the breakdown of larger plastics and certain manufactured plastics. These microplastics have been found globally in marine habitats from surface waters to sediments. Due to their small size, microplastics can be ingested by various marine organisms, including filter feeders, and have the potential to biomagnify up food chains. Specifically, this document examines the potential for trophic transfer of microplastics between the blue mussel, common starfish, and edible crab in intertidal food webs.
An introduction to the terminology used in VCE Environmental Science Unit 4 (Area of Study 2) - Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Risk Assesssment, EES, EIS, Life Cycle Analysis and Precautionary Principle.
Environmental systems are complex arrangements of interacting biological, physical, chemical, social and economic components within the Earth's environment. They can include systems like the atmosphere, oceans, and populations of plants and animals. Models are used to study environmental systems and can take various forms from simple empirical models to complex process-based models. Environmental systems generally have four main features - they involve complex nonlinear interactions; their characteristics vary greatly over spatial and temporal scales; these scales are often incompatible between components; and many processes are unobservable. The key types of environmental systems are hydrological, ecological and climatic systems.
This document summarizes a student research paper on the benefits of urban forests. It discusses the environmental, social, aesthetic, and economic benefits that trees provide in cities. It also profiles 4 cities - Sacramento, Portland, New York, and Sydney - that have highly successful urban forestry programs due to factors like community support, sufficient budgets, and comprehensive management plans. Finally, it compares the urban forestry plans of Chico, CA to these other cities and identifies ways Chico's plans could be strengthened.
This document presents an overview of an environmental management system (EMS) developed by Material Managements. An EMS is a structured framework for managing environmental issues through consistent practices and procedures. It is based on the plan-do-check-act model. The EMS identifies environmental aspects and impacts, sets objectives and targets to reduce impacts, and implements operational controls. It also includes monitoring, corrective actions, management review, and ensuring commitment from all levels of the organization for continuous improvement of environmental performance. An effective EMS provides benefits like compliance, cost savings, and employee engagement while reducing environmental impacts.
The document summarizes key events and concepts related to REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), including the establishment of the UNFCCC in 1992, adoption of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, and introduction of REDD+ in 2005. It discusses REDD+'s scope, reference levels, financing mechanisms, and distribution of incentives. Ongoing REDD+ projects through the UN-REDD Programme are working to develop national REDD+ strategies in countries like Indonesia.
The document discusses cleaner production, providing definitions and key principles. It describes the phases of cleaner production as planning and organization, preliminary assessment, detailed assessment, and feasibility assessment. Various cleaner production practices are outlined, including good housekeeping, input substitution, and technology changes. Barriers to cleaner production include resistance to change and lack of information. The document concludes with a case study on implementing cleaner production techniques at a textile mill in India.
Green products and services aim to conserve resources for future generations while allowing economic development. They use environmentally friendly production, distribution, and disposal methods. Green marketing involves promoting products' environmental benefits through strategies like using recycled materials, reducing waste and packaging, and making items reusable or recyclable. Eco-labeling informs consumers which products are less harmful to the environment so they can make greener choices. Governments provide incentives and taxes to encourage businesses and consumers to shift toward more sustainable practices.
Green marketing refers to marketing products that are environmentally friendly in their production, usage, and disposal. It involves developing and promoting products that minimize negative environmental impacts. Green marketing benefits companies through competitive advantages, higher profits from meeting rising customer demand for eco-friendly products, and improved brand image. For example, McDonald's switched from polystyrene to cardboard packaging that is renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable. Eco-labels inform customers which products have less harmful environmental impacts. While green marketing helps reduce costs and keep the environment clean, it also faces challenges of higher production expenses and lack of customer awareness.
This document discusses green marketing and eco-labeling. It notes that consumer concern over environmental destruction has led many to favor eco-friendly products, influencing marketing. Green marketing involves selling products based on environmental benefits, such as being environmentally friendly or using sustainable production/packaging. Many companies now market green products as a competitive advantage. Eco-labels certify that a product meets environmental standards, aiming to increase awareness and guide consumers toward less harmful options. The Indian government launched an Eco-mark scheme in 1991 to encourage purchasing of environmentally sound products across various categories.
Green marketing refers to promoting products and services based on their environmental benefits. This includes products that are environmentally friendly, as well as packaging and production processes that minimize environmental impact. The goals of green marketing are to satisfy customers who demand environmentally-conscious options, gain a competitive advantage, and increase profits. It can improve brand image and drive sales while also holding companies accountable for their environmental effects.
Sustainable products are those that provide environmental, social and economic benefits throughout their lifecycle from raw material extraction to disposal. They must satisfy customer needs, focus on both ecological and social impacts, continuously improve their sustainability, and outperform competing offers. Standards like Nordic Swan, GRI, LCA, organic food labels, MSC, FSC, and fair trade labels establish criteria for products to be certified as sustainable based on factors like resource use, emissions, waste generation, and social considerations. Product eco-labels communicate a product's sustainability performance to consumers.
Green marketing refers to promoting products and services based on their environmental benefits. The American Marketing Association defines it as marketing products that are presumed environmentally safe, are designed to minimize negative environmental impacts, or are sensitive to ecological concerns. McDonald's packaging change from polystyrene to cardboard is an example of green marketing as cardboard comes from renewable resources and is biodegradable. Eco-labels inform consumers which products have less harmful environmental impact.
This document summarizes a research study that examined Slovenian consumers' knowledge of eco-labels and willingness to pay more for sustainable apparel. The study found that most consumers consider clothing composition over eco-labels when shopping and are willing to pay no more than 10% extra for labeled products. Although most consumers identified as average in eco-consciousness, they showed little actual knowledge of eco-labels. The document concludes it is necessary to increase awareness of sustainable materials and build trust in eco-labeling systems.
green marketing definition, application, benefits,challenges of green marketing, examples of green marketing, green product features and characteristics. Evolution of green marketing, reasons for adopting green marketing, green marketing mix, advantages of green marketing, problems with application of green marketing. Key to successful green marketing, initiatives taken by various organization. reasons for adopting green marketing.
Green marketing began in the 1980s when harmful products were identified and "green" alternatives were introduced, and it has grown as consumers become more environmentally conscious; it has evolved from an ecological focus on environmental problems to a sustainable approach considering economic and social impacts; green marketing strategies aim to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle from manufacturing to recycling and promote benefits like access to new markets and competitive advantages.
The document discusses green marketing, defining it as the marketing of products presumed to be environmentally safe. It outlines the evolution of green marketing from ecological to environmental to sustainable phases. Key aspects of green marketing like its importance, characteristics, top green companies, and the four P's (product, price, place, promotion) are examined. Examples are given of companies adopting green marketing methods like using solar energy (Starbucks) and recycled materials (Apple).
Purchasers, specifiers and manufacturers are now faced with the challenge of identifying which product labels to trust. The good news is that robust guidance on what makes a credible ecolabel already exists – it just needs to be used. In addition, the recent proposed changes to the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims provide further screens to help sort through the crowd.
This presentation will highlight key elements from the most widely cited “standards for standards,” explore how Green Seal conducts standard-setting and certification, and share a practitioner perspective on what the revised FTC Guides may mean for the use of environmental labels and logos.
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An eco-label is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product or service within a particular product/service category based on life cycle consideration.
PCF-product carbon footprint:
an environmental footprint that looks specifically at one environmental impact- climate change
This document discusses green marketing and provides guidelines for companies. It begins by defining green marketing as marketing activities that generate exchanges to satisfy human needs with minimal environmental impact. It then provides 25 golden rules for green marketing, such as knowing your customers, being genuine and transparent, educating customers on environmental issues, and considering pricing and accessibility. The document emphasizes that green products should meet customer expectations for quality, performance and value. It also discusses reasons why firms have increasingly adopted green marketing approaches, such as opportunities to gain competitive advantages, government pressure from regulations, competitive pressure from other firms, and a sense of social responsibility.
This document discusses green marketing and its importance. It defines green marketing as marketing products that are environmentally safe. Green marketing incorporates product modifications, changes to production and packaging to reduce environmental impact. There is a need for green marketing to address issues like global warming and depletion of natural resources. While businesses aim to generate profits, green marketing can help reduce environmental costs. The document outlines characteristics of green products and discusses the green marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion. It concludes that green marketing is especially important for sustainable development in developing countries like India.
1. Design for environment (DfE) is a systematic approach to evaluate the environmental impacts of products and processes throughout their life cycles, with the goals of minimizing pollution and waste.
2. DfE implementation involves identifying environmental aspects, providing environmental management, and evaluating environmental impacts. It aims to improve resource efficiency, worker safety, and incorporate environmental considerations into design.
3. Examples of successful DfE programs include Xerox designing products for easy disassembly and recycling to save hundreds of millions, and Ford aiming for 100% recyclable vehicles using recycled materials.
The green and organic products market has grown significantly, driven by concerns about climate change and pressure on companies from consumers and other businesses. Becoming more environmentally sustainable can provide financial benefits through increased sales while also helping address important issues. There are various certifications and terms related to sustainability that companies should understand in order to communicate effectively with customers about their green credentials and practices.
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Antimicrobial resistance constitutes one of the major challenges facing humanity in the Twenty-First
century. The frequent use of antibiotics, which are traditionally the most important line of defence against
bacterial disease, has raised problems related to the development and spread of resistance. Currently, antibiotic
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Ecolebelling - Importance, Certification and Regulatory Bodies
1.
2. Introduction
Environmental issues are growing day by day, especially since 1960s there has
been increase in pressure on production systems leading to the degradation
of the environment meticulously
Several attempts and ventures are continuously being carried out to minimize
this pressure and trying to move towards more sustainable and
environmentally friendly approaches
So ‘Eco-labelling’ or ‘Environmental labelling’ is one of the recently emerged
approaches that have acquired increasing importance
It informs consumers about the effects on the environment of the
production, consumption and waste phases of the products/services
consumed
3. Definition
An ecolabel is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a
product (i.e.good or service) within a product category based on life cycle
considerations
Ecolabelling refers specifically to the provision of information to consumers
about the relative environmental quality of a product
4. Origin
The origins of ecolabelling was known be found along with the growing
concerns of environmental protection
Initially it was started in developing countries as the commercial enterprises
started to recognize the environmental concerns and tried to translate into a
market advantage
It was started with labels with claims such as “natural”, "recyclable", "eco-
friendly", "low energy", and "recycled content"
Such products attracted consumers who were looking for ways to reduce
adverse environmental impacts through their purchasing choices
But these claims were solely claimed by the manufacturers, some of them
were simply unproven or irrelevant which led people to get confused and
skeptical
5. Such misleading claims have been branded “Greenwash”
What Is Greenwashing?
“Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading
information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound”
▪ It is to make the consumers to believe that the products are environmentally safe but
are actually not
e.g. 1. Claiming the air conditioners as CFC free even after a ban on CFCs to create
impression on the product makes no sense
e.g. 2. An area rug is labeled “50% more recycled content than before” The
manufacturer increased the recycled content from 2% to 3%. Although technically true,
the message conveys the false impression that the rug contains a significant amount of
recycled fiber
e.g. 3. Many food products have packaging that evokes an environmentally friendly
imagery even though there has been no attempt made at lowering the environmental
impact of its production
6.
7. Consumers spend little time discovering the environmental impact of
products, it is necessary to develop one recognized label they can trust
To minimize such fraudulent claims formation of private and public
organizations providing third-party labelling came into the play
Such labels were now widely known as ‘Eco-labelling’ or ‘Environmental
labelling’
In these typical ecolabelling program, product categories and ecolabelling
criteria are determined by an independent organization with assistance from
a complementary technical advisory group
Companies which want to participate in an ecolabelling program make
application and submit their products for third party compliance testing
and/or verification.
If approved, the companies pay licensing fees for permission to use the
program's distinctive ecolabel symbol for a specified period
8. Goal
1. Communication of verifiable and accurate
information, that is not misleading, on
environmental aspects of products and
services
2. To encourage the demand for and supply of
those products and services that cause less
stress on the environment
3. Stimulating the potential for market driven
continuous environmental improvement
As has been identified by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO)
9. Objectives
I. Protecting the environment :
Ecolabelling seeks to influence the consumer decisions and encourage
the production and consumption of environmentally preferable goods and
services
It serves as market based instrument to
bring about environmental improvement
Encouraging management of renewable
resources to ensure their availability to
future generations
Promoting the efficient use of non-
renewable resources
10. Facilitating the Reduction, Reuse and
Recycling of industrial, commercial and
consumer waste
Encouraging the protection of ecosystems
and species diversity
Encouraging the proper management of
chemicals in products
11. II. Encouraging environmentally sound innovation and
leadership
Ecolabelling brings an market incentive to the
environmentally innovative and progressive businesses
By offering such products the manufacturers will get
chance to establish or reinforce themselves in market,
because the costumers show the positive approach
realizing the advantage
Ecolabelling will only reward the top environmental
performers, so to get these rewards the producers or the
service providers will always try to keep their standards
high to compete with others
Along with this the ecolabelling programs will also
gradually raise the standards to keep the pace with new
improvements
12. III. Building consumer awareness of environmental
issues
Ecolabel provides reliable information on the
environmental impacts of products
It can also promote environmentally beneficial
actions
13. Types of Labels (ISO)
Type I - Ecolabelling schemes (ISO 14024)
Multiple criteria based approach of the concerned product
These labels are the products of third party certification programmes and they
are usually government supported
It is aimed to award excellence in the market place in terms of environmental
performance
These labels refer to the environmental quality of a product compared with
the rest of the products
They are meant to encourage a switch towards more environmentally friendly
consumption habits
These labels are voluntary
14. Type II - Self-declared environmental claims
(ISO 14021)
It is made without independent third-party
certification, by manufacturers, importers,
distributors, retailers or anyone else likely to
benefit from such a claim
Brands are the certifiers, that have innate wish to
communicate a promise to the customer
Can provide credibility for environmental claims
that manufacturers, marketeers and re-sellers can
make for products or services.
These labels consist of one-sided informative
environmental claims
15. Type III - Environmental declarations (ISO 14025)
Declare the life-cycle environmental impact of their product
Voluntary declarations based on quantified environmental data
Use pre-set indices - how those data are achieved and how they are depicted
Give quantified information about products based on independent
verification
They are also set by third-party agencies
The international Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®) certify both
products and production processes according to different criteria that relate
to the entire life cycle of the product
Set of criteria for how to present the data to make the footprint of the
product
Although it is not ambitious level to express the excellence in the market
16. ISO 14020 series
Standard Description Application
ISO 14020 Environmental Labeling: General
Principles
• Sets out nine general principles that apply not
only to labeling schemes but to all
environmental claims,
• designed to promote accurate,
• verifiable and relevant information
ISO 14021 Environmental Labels and
Declarations: Self-Declaration
Environmental Claims, Terms and
Definitions
• Sets out requirements for Type II labels, i.e.
environmental claims made for goods and
services by the producer
ISO 14022 Environmental Labels and
Declarations: Self-Declaration
Environmental Claims, Symbols
• Promotes the standardization of terms and
symbols used in environmental claims, e.g.
'recycled content'
17. ISO 14023 Environmental Labels and
Declarations: Self-Declaration
Environmental Claims, Testing and
Verification
(Currently under review)
ISO 14024 Environmental Labels and
Declarations: Environmental
Labeling Type I, Guiding Principles
and Procedures
• Features the principles and procedures for
selecting product categories, product -
environmental criteria
• Product-function characteristics and for assessing
and demonstrating compliance
• It also establishes the certification procedures for
awarding the label.
ISO 14025 Environmental labels
and declarations – Type III
environmental declarations
– Principles and procedures
• Establishes the principles and procedures for
developing the data for such declarations and the
requirements for declaration programmes,
including the requirement that data are
independently verified.
18. GEN: The Global Ecolabelling Network
The internationally recognized network of ecolabelling
organizations
GEN was founded in 1994
The Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) is a non-profit
association of leading ecolabelling organizations
worldwide.
It is composed of 27 ecolabelling organizations,
representing nearly 60 countries and territories and 2
associate members
Aim: To help protect the environment by improving,
promoting, and developing the ecolabelling of green
products and sustainable services
19. Functions of GEN
Fosters co-operation, information exchange and standards harmonisation
among members, associates, and other ecolabelling programmes
Participates in international organizations in order to promote ecolabelling
Encourages demand and supply of more environmentally responsible goods
and services
Membership
Full GEN members have attained the status of "Type 1" specified in the ISO
14024 standard. This means:
Their ecolabelling programmes are voluntary
Their standards address multiple environmental criteria over the life cycle of
a product or service
Standards are published and transparent
Ecolabels are awarded using independent third-party verification
20. Benefits of GEN Membership
Strengthens credibility of member programmes, helps prevent green-washing
Simplifies criteria development, improves quality, expands market for similar
products
Encourages mutual recognition and promotes trade
Expands influence and awareness of individual member programmes
internationally
Enables shared knowledge, experience exchange, best practices, enhances
trust
21. ISEAL -
Created in 2002
It is the global membership organization for credible
sustainability standards
Sustainability standards that meet their codes of good
practices are certified
Its mission is to strengthen sustainability standards
systems for the benefit of people and the environment
It currently has 22 full members, 4 associate members
and 116 subscribers
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine
Stewardship Council (MSC) are also active members of
ISEAL
International Social and Environmental
Accreditation and Labelling Alliance
22. MSC -
It was founded in 1996, situated in London (UK)
MSC is a certification and eco-labelling program for
sustainable seafood from wild fisheries
They work with fisheries, seafood companies, scientists,
conservation groups and the public to promote the best
environmental choice in seafood globally
MSC’s standards cover sustainable fishing and seafood
traceability
The MSC environmental standard was developed over two
years through a consultative process involving more than
300 expert organizations and individuals around the world
They ensure that MSC-labelled seafood comes from, and
can be traced back to, sustainable fisheries.
Marine Stewardship Council
23. Fisheries that wish to demonstrate they are well-managed and sustainable are
assessed by a team of experts who are independent of both the fishery and
the MSC
Seafood products can display the blue MSC ecolabel only if that seafood can
be traced back through the supply chain to a fishery that has been certified
against the MSC standard
As of February 2016, there are over 20,000 seafood products available with
the MSC ecolabel, sold in around 100 countries around the world
As of May 2016, there are over 280 fisheries that have been independently
certified as meeting the MSC's environmental standard for sustainable fishing
and over 90 are currently undergoing assessment
The Marine Stewardship Council is a program for wild fisheries and does not
include aquaculture production
24.
25.
26.
27. MSC certified Shrimp/Prawn
Shrimp and prawn carrying the blue MSC label are certified sustainable
MSC labelled shrimp and prawn come from fisheries that have been
independently assessed to the MSC Fisheries Standard
Companies using the label all along the supply chain have been assessed to
ensure products can be traced back to an MSC certified fishery.
Shrimp and prawn are central to various cuisines from different cultures, with
many MSC certified products sold in restaurants and shops worldwide
India has no MSC certified Shrimp/Prawn fishery
30. It was founded in 2010 by the World Wide Fund for
Nature (WWF) and the Dutch Sustainable Trade
Initiative (IDH)
ASC is an independent, international non-profit
organization
It manages the world’s leading certification and labelling
programme for responsible aquaculture
The ASC's Vision is "World where aquaculture plays a
major role in supplying food and social benefits for
mankind whilst minimizing negative impacts on the
environment"
ASC - Aquaculture Stewardship Council
31. Their mission is "To transform aquaculture towards environmental
sustainability and social responsibility using efficient market mechanisms
that create value across the chain."
In order for an aquatic farm to be certified by the ASC, a comprehensive
series of criteria must be fulfilled;
Including pre-assessment,
On-site farm audit and
An audit report
The ASC has standards for the 12 following species groups: Abalone, bivalves
(clams, mussels, oysters and scallops), freshwater trout, pangasius, salmon,
seriola and cobia, shrimp, and tilapia
32. Certification
The ASC certifies all the above 12 different species groups
In May 2018, the ASC-certified volume had reached 1.4 million tonnes
(including close to 750,000t of salmon, 202,000t of pangasius, 156,000t of
tilapia, 141,000t of bivalves, 113,000t of shrimp).
Certified ASC products are now available around the world in Austria,
Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy,
Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom
There are over 100 bivalve farms ASC-certified, 250 salmon farms and others
621 farms in total as of May 2018 with over 200 currently in assessment
33. Single attribute labels
Dolphin safe label
The label denotes the fish catch, especially Tuna are caught
dolphin free
Adopted by exporters of Tuna of many countries
More than 90,000 dolphins estimated to be killed annually in
tuna fisheries worldwide
This was first proposed in 1990 by the organization Earth Island
Institute and tuna companies in the US
This standard was incorporated into the Marine Mammal
Protection Act later that year as the Dolphin Protection
Consumer Information Act.
Now more than 700 companies have pledged to adhere this
standard
34. Turtle-Free Shrimp
In 1994, the WTO intervened to address member
concerns regarding the import of shrimp and its impact
on turtles
For the protection of endangered sea turtles
Prohibition of the importation of shrimp that was
produced without Turtle Excluder Device (TED)
technology
35. Other eco-labels in fisheries
• Swiss based non-profit organization
• Concentrating mainly on SWISS market
• Sustainability and fair trade
• Promoted by the Earth island institute
• Leading certification standard for products and services to protect marine
environment
• The certification awards sustainable practices in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishmeal
and ω-3 fishoil
• Also promotes pilot projects related to restaurants, sustainable shipping, whale
and dolphin-watching, aquaria, ornamental fish, etc.
• Sweden's most well-known eco-label
• Encourage organic market by developing organic standards
• Developed standard for sustainable fishery
• Certification is applicable for the stock & individual fishing vessels that can fish in
a certified stock
36. • Program of Sustainable Seafood Canada
• To raise consumer awareness about the importance of buying seafood from
sustainable sources
• Evaluates fisheries based on habitat/ecosystem impacts, stock status, inherent
vulnerability
• Standards specifically protect biodiversity and worker rights within a program
that addresses environmental, social, food safety and traceability issues
throughout producers' operations
• Certification is currently available for shrimp farms and hatcheries, and seafood
processing plants
37. Eco-labelling in India
The Government of India has also decided to institute a
scheme of labelling of Environment Friendly Products
'Ecomark' in 1991
It is administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS)
Ecomark signifies that the product, which carries it,
does the least damage to the environment
Unfortunately there is lack of consumer awareness and
it is not popular.
The government ought to take steps to popularise it.
Perhaps one of the first step could be to make Ecomark
or similar ecolabel mandatory for government, semi
government, and government sponsored purchases
38. 10 fisheries from India bag eco-labelling certification from MSC, London
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full article >>>Considering their commercial value in overseas markets,
10 marine fisheries from India have been identified as the
targeted fishery for securing the eco-labelling
certification of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC),
London.
1. Blue swimming crab caught in gillnet from
Mandapam, Tamilnadu
2. Shrimp by trawl from Kollam
3. Red ring shrimp by trawl from Kollam
4. Squid by trawl from Kollam
5. Flower shrimp by trawl from Mandapam
6. Cuttlefish by trawl from Kollam
7. Lobster by trap from Nagercoil
8. Lobster by trap from Kanyakumari
9. Skipjack tuna by hook and line from Lakshadweep
10. Japanese threadfin bream by trawl from the south
west coast
39. Ashtamudi clams fetch more
Short-neck clam fisheries of Ashtamudi
garneredan eco-label from the Marine
Stewardship Council (MSC)
A first MSC certified fisheries in India
Clams function as bio-filters for Ashtamudi
Understanding the value chain and a comparison
between pre and post management of the
fishery points to the advantages of certification
The Ashtamudi estuary, a 61 sq km Ramsar Site,
provides livelihood for about 3,000 locals.
The estimated value of fishery resources of the
lake is `985 million (US$ 16.4m), of which 51%
comes from clams.
40. Findings
The amount of nutrients released in the water where clam beds exist was thrice
as much as nonclam zones.
With more clams, it takes 139 days to filter the lake water completely, as
opposed to 277 days when clam abundance is poor
41. With MSC certification, it is feasible to shift to new export markets such as
Europe and Japan.
A change in processing and marketing of clams can improve livelihood security
for fishers and boost the export value from the present US$ 1 million
A change in product from clam meat to whole clams can lead to 75% increase
in revenue.
42. References
About the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, https://www.asc-aqua.org
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ecolabelling. Ottawa, Canada: Global Ecolabelling Network.
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