Cardboard / Paper
FSC
FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council. FSC is widely recognized as a solution for sustainable forest management, based on globally applicable standards, the involvement of relevant stakeholders, and the support of leading businesses as well as respected environmental and social organizations. Certification is awarded by independent third-party certification bodies and verified through annual audits.
For more information, please visit: www.fsc-deutschland.de
PEFC
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is a certification system for sustainable forest management based on internationally agreed criteria and indicators developed through the follow-up processes of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
PEFC's primary goal is to promote, document, and continuously improve sustainable forest management in line with economic, environmental, and social standards. For more information, please visit: www.pefc.de
Blauer Engel
The Blue Angel is the official environmental label of the German federal government and has been guiding consumers for more than 45 years. It identifies products and services that meet high environmental standards. The label can be found on many everyday products, including paints, furniture, detergents, and recycled paper.
Transparency and Independence
The Blue Angel is a voluntary, impartial, and independent certification scheme. Its credibility is ensured through the involvement of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, the German Environment Agency, the Environmental Label Jury, and RAL gGmbH as the independent certification body.
The label provides consumers and public institutions with reliable guidance when selecting environmentally preferable products. By supporting informed purchasing decisions, it encourages environmentally friendly innovation and helps reduce environmental impacts. The Blue Angel is recognized for its independent, transparent, and rigorous certification standards.
For more information, please visit: www.blauer-engel.de/de