Has Type I Ecolabel
CertificationThe source claims the product holds a third-party multi-criteria ecolabel (ISO 14024 Type I) such as EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, Green Seal, or UL ECOLOGO.
You might see it written as: EU Ecolabel · Blue Angel · Nordic Swan · Green Seal certified · ECOLOGO certified · ecolabel
Speaks to: Human health · Ecosystem health · Climate health
Low greenwash risk
Usually backed by verifiable documents.
Type I labels are genuinely third-party; the criteria document defines what was actually checked.
What backs it up
- EU Ecolabel →
Must be at least: Third-party verified
Check it states: Licence Number, Product Group, Valid Until
- Blue Angel →
Must be at least: Third-party verified
Check it states: Basic Award Criteria, Valid Until
- Green Seal Certificate →
Must be at least: Third-party verified
Check it states: Standard Number, Valid Until
Where it counts
- BREEAM →
Can contribute
- DGNB →
Can contribute
- Green Star →
Can contribute
- mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework →
Can contribute