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01 - Mobility
MOBILITY
02 - Tour planning
MINDFUL IN THE MOUNTAINS
03 - Considerate consumption
CONSIDERATE CONSUMPTION
04 - Long Life
CARE & REPAIR
03 - CONSIDERATE CONSUMPTION
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THINKING ABOUT
MAKING A NEW PURCHASE?

THINKING ABOUT MAKING A NEW PURCHASE?
SUSTAINABILITY LABELS AT A GLANCE SUSTAINABILITY LABELS AT A GLANCE SUSTAINABILITY LABELS AT A GLANCE

SUSTAINABILITY LABELS AT A GLANCE

Every day we can use our actions to set a positive course. Small cafés or big chains? Which search engine should I use? And: Which outdoor product should I choose? When it comes to the last question, sustainability seals and labels can provide a good guide. Here are the most important examples at a glance:

FWF BLUESIGN® GRÜNER KNOPF RDS RWS

FWF – FAIR WEAR
FOUNDATION

Fair Wear Foundation is a non-profit organization that works together with manufacturers, factories, trade unions and governments to improve working conditions in the textile industry. Members commit to upholding Fair Wear's Code of Labour Practices. Fair Wear carries out regular compliance audits. The Code of Labor Practices includes standards such as legally binding employment contracts, payment of a living wage, and reasonable working hours. Another thing to look out for is the “Leader Status”, which Fair Wear grants member companies who are doing exceptionally well and are operating at an advanced level.

FAIRWEAR.ORG

Fair Wear Fair Wear

BLUESIGN®

The bluesign® SYSTEM is one of the key and most strict solutions in the textile industry for the environmentally friendly production of chemicals, materials and end products. It focuses upon the use of good and safe chemicals for clean, resourceefficient production throughout the entire manufacturing process, promoting safe working conditions and ensuring that products do not pose a risk to consumers’ health.

BLUESIGN.COM

Bluesign Logo Bluesign Logo

GRÜNER KNOPF

The „Grüner Knopf“ is a government-run label for sustainably produced textiles. It demands that mandatory standards are met to protect people and the environment in the textile production process. A total of 46 stringent social and environmental criteria must be met, covering a wide spectrum from wastewater to forced labor. What’s special about the „Grüner Knopf“? Not only are the products audited, but the entire company too. The German government lays down the criteria and conditions for the „Grüner Knopf“. Independent auditors review compliance with the set criteria.

GRUENER-KNOPF.COM

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RDS – RESPONSIBLE DOWN STANDARD

Products certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) contain down or feathers from farms certified to animal welfare requirements.

TEXTILEEXCHANGE.ORG

RDS Logo RDS Logo

RWS – RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD

Products certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) contain wool from farms (independently) certified to animal welfare and land management requirements.

TEXTILEEXCHANGE.ORG

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