What the different eco-labels mean?
There are wide range of different cleaning agents and cleaning supplies on the store shelves. In order for customers to be able to distinguish environmentally friendly products from others, they are marked with different environmental labels.
The product range of Puhastusimport includes several eco-labelled products. Eco-labels can be found on Kiehl’s and Rekal cleaning products, Vikan and Vileda cleaning supplies, BulkySoft tissue papers and Sterisol liquid soaps.
Eco-labels that can be found on our products
EU Ecolabel
The European Union Ecolabel is the official EU Ecolabel, introduced in 1992. It is recognised in all EU member states, Norway, Liechtenstein and Island. The aim of the EU Ecolabel is to promote the development, promotion, production and use of environmentally friendly products. To apply for the EU Ecolabel, a product must meet strict ecological criteria.
For example, Kiehl's general cleaning and textile detergents, as well as commercial kitchen and dishwashing detergents, have the EU Ecolabel. In addition, many BulkySoft tissue papers and napkins carry the EU Ecolabel.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is the most authoritative and well-known ecolabel in Nordic countries. It was established in 1989 by the Nordic Council of Ministers to mark the "green" products of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. The aim of the Nordic Swan Label is to reduce the environmental impact of the production and consumption of goods. In addition, the label aims to make it easier for consumers to choose environmentally friendly products. In order to receive the Nordic Swan Label, the product undergoes a thorough inspection. During the inspection, the environmental impact of the product is assessed throughout its life cycle, i.e. from raw material to recovery. Thus, the Nordic Swan Label guarantees that the product meets strict environmental and quality requirements.
A number of Puhastusimport’s products carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel:
- Kiehl’s general cleaning agents
- Kiilto’s general cleaning, dishwashing and textile detergents and liquid soap
- Rekal's commercial kitchen and dishwashing detergents
- Sterisol’s liquid soaps
- Vikani’s and Vileda’s cleaning supplies
Blue Angel
The Blue Angel was created in Germany in 1978 and is the oldest environmental label. The purpose of the Blue Angel is to protect human health and the environment. The Blue Angel label is issued by the Federal Environment Agency, which ensures that products bearing the label meet strict environmental requirements.
Kiehl-Legnodur-brilliant and Kiehl-Legnodur-satina protective coatings for wood floors carry the Blue-Angel eco-label.
Austrian Ecolabel
Austrian Ecolabel was established in 1990 at the initiative of the Federal Ministry of the Environment. In order to receive the Austrian Ecolabel, a product must meet strict environmental and quality criteria and this has to be proofed by an independent report. The Austrian Ecolabel takes into account the entire life cycle of a product and also assesses the quality and safety of the product.
The Austrian Ecolabel is awarded to a number of Kiehl's general cleaning agents and kitchen and dishwashing detergents.
Kiilto Natura certificate
Kiilto has developed Natura certificate, based on the circular economy. Kiilto Natura’s aim is to reuse materials as much as possible. The development of Natura-labelled products takes into account the entire life cycle, i.e. raw materials, production, use, disposal and recovery. All these stages are sustainable. In addition, there are high standards for the durability and quality of the products.
- All raw materials come from renewable sources and are 100% biodegradable.
- Natura series packaging is reusable
- Most 1l and 750ml products are packaged in recycled plastic bottles
- Durable and high quality products
Kiilto Natura cerificate is ascribed to Kiilto Sanitop sanitary cleaner, Kiilto Superquick Spurt general cleaners and Kiilto Window and Window Spurt glass cleaners.