Helps save raw materials
Read all about the theme here and request the corresponding labels for this theme via the form.
Definition
An item that helps reduce the use of new raw materials compared to the conventional alternative. By utilizing raw materials longer, for example through second-hand, repair, refurbishment, or enabling a generally long lifespan. Or by saving raw materials through the use of recycled materials or a digital version.
Labels
The following labels can be assigned to items within this theme:
- Second-hand: Items that get a second life with another owner, meaning they don't need to buy a new item and new raw materials are saved.
- Refurbished: Items that are restored to as-new condition by replacing parts, requiring fewer new raw materials overall.
- Digital version: Items delivered digitally, saving significantly on raw materials compared to physical alternatives. The raw material savings during production are greater than the energy consumption during the usage phase.
- Extends lifespan: Specific items that repair other items, allowing them to be used longer and reducing the overall need for new raw materials.
- Repairable: Items that can be repaired by the user themselves, made possible by the manufacturer providing repair information and spare parts that remain available for a long time. Repairing saves raw materials needed to make a new product.
- Min. XX% recycled: Items made from at least XX% previously used raw materials, reducing the need for new raw materials.
Suitable quality marks and certificates
An item must carry one of the quality marks below to be eligible for a label.
Labels for multiple themes
Do you want to request labels for multiple themes? You can do this all in 1 form. So you don't have to fill in a form for each theme.
Requesting a sustainability label
Do you sell a product range that carries a quality mark or certificate? Then you can request one or more labels by following these steps:
- Check whether your product range meets the criteria for the desired label (see themes);
- Download "Request_form_Sustainability_labels" using the button below and indicate per EAN which quality mark your item carries. Does the quality mark apply to the entire brand? Then fill in the ‘brandlevel’ tab with the brand name and the quality mark.
- Upload the proof of your sustainability labels so we can be sure your product range qualifies.
- Fill out the form and click ‘send’. The form can be found on every theme page. See the menu on the left.
- You will receive a response within 2 business days.