household
In this section we've included some hints and tips for managing your household rubbish. You can find out how to minimise the effect that you have on the environment and how to make your household more environmentally friendly.
introduction
why do we recycle?
what can you do?
waste diary PDF
composting
recycling tips
recycling tips
labels on packaging
packaging labels
international labels
recycled products
top 10 ways to...
reuse plastic bags
save money recycling
a green Halloween

international labels

Please use the links below to find examples of common international labels found on packaging:

Green Dot      Germany      Canada      Denmark, Sweden & Norway      Europe

Japan      Korea      New Zealand      Sweden      Thailand      USA     

Green Dot

www.green-dot.org.uk
The Green Dot is a symbol used on packaging in many European countries. It signifies that the producer of the packaging has made a contribution towards the recycling of packaging - however we do not use this system in the UK.

The Green Dot is not used as a compliance mark in the UK, but it is still a trademark. Anyone who produces packaging with a Green Dot, which is then sold in the UK, must pay a UK licence fee through Valpak Ltd.

The Green Dot packaging label
Please be aware the Green Dot does NOT mean that the packaging can be recycled.

Germany Canada
Blue Angel Environmental choice
Blue Angel

EcoLogo Program

Denmark, Sweden & Norway Europe
Nordic Swan European Ecolabel
Nordic Swan European Ecolabel

Japan Korea
Eco Mark Kela
Eco Mark Kela

New Zealand Sweden
Environmental Choice SSNC
Environmental Choice SSNC

Thailand USA
Thai Green Label Green Seal
Thai Green Label Green Seal
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