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Eco Home logo identifies a product that will help you care for the environment |
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Energy saving recommended markLook for the Energy Saving Recommended mark on energy efficient products. |
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Recycling products. |
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FSC certifiedFSC certified products are endorsed by the Forest Stewardship Council, who promote the management of forests in an environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable manner. |
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Fairtrade markProducts carrying the Fairtrade mark aim to guarantee a better deal for third world producers. |
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Carbon footprintThe amount of carbon produced as a result of the things you do and buy. |
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OrganicGrown without the use of synthetic chemicals and pesticides |
Food milesThe distance your food has travelled from the grower to your plate. |
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Greenhouse gasesEmissions, including carbon dioxide, that trap heat within the earth's atmosphere, contributing to global warming. |
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"Bring" siteA place where you can bring and recycle your own waste, often found at larger supermarkets. |
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Ethical tradingInsuring that high standards of labour conditions are met along a manufacturer's complete supply chain. |