Green labelling (or eco-labelling) refers to a scheme which awards environment-friendly products with eco-labels.
Many consumer products in the market whether directly or indirectly, through their manufacturing processes, usage, or disposal, have an impact on our environment. They may cause pollution or deplete our natural resources.
However, there are products which have less undesirable effects on our environment. For example, recycled paper or appliances which conserve energy. Labelling these environment-friendly products helps consumers identify them from those which are less so when making purchasing decisions.
Many consumer products in the market whether directly or indirectly, through their manufacturing processes, usage, or disposal, have an impact on our environment. They may cause pollution or deplete our natural resources.
However, there are products which have less undesirable effects on our environment. For example, recycled paper or appliances which conserve energy. Labelling these environment-friendly products helps consumers identify them from those which are less so when making purchasing decisions.
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The Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) was launched in May 1992 by the Ministry of the Environment. The scheme applies to most products, except food, drinks and pharmaceuticals. It does not apply to services and processes.
The Green Label can be used on products which meet the eco standards specified by the scheme. It is recognised as a member of the international Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN), allowing certification by mutual recognition of SGLS endorsed products by other members of the network.
The Green Label can be used on products which meet the eco standards specified by the scheme. It is recognised as a member of the international Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN), allowing certification by mutual recognition of SGLS endorsed products by other members of the network.
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