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The Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) is a non-profit network composed of some 29 ecolabel organisations throughout the world [1] [2] representing nearly 60 countries and territories, with two associate members and a growing number of affiliate members, one of which is Google.
Japan has a system of recycling marks, recycling identification marks (リサイクル識別表示マーク), which indicate and classify recyclable materials. They are similar to the resin identification codes , in that they have surrounding arrows, with text inside to indicate the type of material.
Recycling in Japan (リサイクル, Risaikuru), an aspect of waste management in Japan, is based on the Japanese Container and Packaging Recycling Law. Plastic, paper, PET bottles, aluminium and glass are collected and recycled. Japan's country profile in Waste Atlas shows that in 2012 Recycling Rate [clarification needed] was 20.8%. [1] [specify]
The association includes 17 test and research institutes in Europe and Japan, with offices in over 70 countries around the world (as of 2023). [16] Oeko-Tex awards: Product labels for textile products: Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Oeko-Tex Made in Green and Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton; Product label for leather articles: Oeko-Tex Leather Standard
The mark is issued to various product categories and the development of standards for more products is in progress. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) is implementing an eco-labeling Scheme for environment-friendly products. The Ecomark Scheme has launched in 1991 vide G.S.R. 85(E) [7] dated 21.02.1991.
The recycling symbol is in the public domain and is not a trademark.The Container Corporation of America originally applied for a trademark on the design, but the application was challenged, and the corporation decided to abandon the claim. [1]
Eco-labeling standardization is a new form of regulation which is voluntary in nature but impose upon large companies market forces in order to harmonize production of goods and services with stronger ecological practices. Recently, it has turned into a new form of non-state authority at both national and international levels.
The Fairtrade Mark is owned and protected by Fairtrade International (FLO), on behalf of its 25-member and associate member Fairtrade producer networks and labelling initiatives. For a product to carry the Fairtrade Mark, it must come from FLOCert inspected and certified producer organizations. The crops must be marketed in accordance with the ...