Environmental benefits
For over 30 years, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel has influenced industries and companies to switch to more sustainable production and thus contribute to the green transition. This involves, for example, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting our ecosystems from hazardous chemicals and, not least, reducing our consumption and resource use.
Here are some examples of how Nordic Swan Ecolabelled goods and services contribute to concrete environmental benefits.
41% reduction
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s criteria for e-commerce logistics result in major savings in greenhouse gas emissions due to requirements on the vehicle fleet and renewable energy. The reduction is at least 41%.
Lower carbon footprint from Nordic Swan Ecolabel sports t-shirts
Nordic Ecolabelling’s criteria for clothing, textiles and leather can save greenhouse gas emissions by requiring recycled content of synthetic textiles in sports t-shirts made of polyester. By choosing a Nordic Swan Ecolabel sports t-shirt, you can save 15% CO2.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel increases the possibility of recycling plastic packaging
Nordic Ecolabelling’s requirements for detergents and stain removers promote the possibility of recycling plastic packaging and can thus contribute to reducing CO2 emissions.
Three out of ten tonnes of CO2 can be saved
A new report, which focuses on an energy-hungry industry: large laundries for workwear, shows that it is possible to save 27% CO2 by choosing a Nordic Swan Ecolabelled laundry for washing work clothes.
60% lower climate impact
Nordic Swan Ecolabel candles lead to a 55-60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to paraffin candles.