Low ecological footprint/biodiversity impact
The production and use of some products has a direct impact on specific habitats and species. Some products attempt to reduce this impact. Examples include organic food production, sustainably managed forest products, sustainably harvested wild foods, chemical free cleaning processes and products specifically designed to coexist with, and have minimal long term impact on living ecosystems. This indicator is designed to capture these products and sustainability benefits.
Information for suppliers
To select this indicator you must provide information verifying the following;
- The precise nature of the product and demonstrated sustainability benefit or feature.
- A clear indication of how and where the benefits manifest themselves. (i.e. where in the product's lifecycle and/or in which ecological footprint/habitat).
Disclaimer:
Sustainable Choice is not an auditing or accreditation body.
When suppliers list products on this database they are required to provide documentation to support and verify sustainability claims related to their product(s). To be accepted for listing each product must be able to demonstrate at least one of the nominated sustainability indicators.
Evidence provided by suppliers is assessed and held by Sustainable Choice and Sustainable Choice maintains the right to deny listing to, or remove any product(s) from the database for any reason at any time.
While all effort has been made to verify claims made by suppliers, ultimately the credibility of information provided rests with the supplier and councils are encouraged to make their own investigations.
It is the responsibility of suppliers to ensure product information is current. Out of date or misleading information may result in all products or services from that company being removed from the database.
Finally, it should be noted that as technology and processes improve over time, the goal posts of sustainability shift. A given product may offer sustainability benefits today, yet be obsolete tomorrow. If you think any product or service listed on this database no longer offers genuine sustainability benefits, please let us know.
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Sustainability Indicators Key:
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Contains recycled content |
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Water saving |
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Energy saving and/or greenhouse benefits |
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Non toxic |
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Environmental leadership |
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Low ecological footprint/biodiversity impact |
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Other sustainability features |