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April 12, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Driving Sustainability in China's Textile Industry: A Collaborative Approach to Ecolabeling and Sustainable Procurement

The "Sustainability in the Textile Value Chain Promoting Ecolabel and Sustainable Public Procurement in China" project is a small-scale initiative spanning one and a half years, from 2024 to 2026. It's supported by UNEP and is contributing to the...

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Environmental Services
Consumer Goods
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March 19, 2024

Call For Proposals : Promoting Ecolabels and Sustainable Public Procurement In the Building and Construction Sector

The Consumer Information Programme of the One Planet network (OPN) and the EcoAdvance project, in partnership with the Sustainable Public Procurement Programme of the One Planet network are launching a call for proposals. Its main objective is to...

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February 12, 2024United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Highlights from the Consumer Information Global Conference 2023

The Consumer Information Global Conference 2023: Ecolabel and Sustainable Public Procurement took place in Bogota, Colombia, on the 14th and 15th of November, 2023, and brought together 98 participants, 55 women and 43 men from 20 countries...

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Global
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Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
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December 21, 2023Consumer Information Programme

New podcast by HEJSupport: 'Building a World Without Toxins – Real Life Stories’

The new HEJSupport podcast is dedicated to inspiring stories of individuals and initiatives to create a cleaner, healthier world. Join the co-directors of HEJSupport on this journey toward a toxics-free future.

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Global
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Environmental Services
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Textiles
Health
Consumer Goods
Education
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November 23, 2023The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)

Unveiling the Future: SSCI's Environmental Benchmark and Stakeholder Insights

In the heart of our commitment to a sustainable future, we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey – the release of our new Environmental Benchmark criteria. This culmination comes after months of collaborative effort, member...

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Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Sectors
Agricultural and Fishery
Consumer Goods
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November 21, 2023One Planet Network

Latin America and the Caribbean Implement Regional Approach for Eco-Labeling

Moving from concept to action, the first government-backed regional eco-label in Latin America and the Caribbean is being formally established. This achievement follows a Ministerial Decision of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of Latin...

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Latin America/Caribbean
News
October 11, 2023United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Launch of a new toolbox - Consumer Information tools recommended to countries to support their NDCs

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Regions
Global
Sectors
Consumer Goods
News
September 22, 2023Shenzhen Zero Waste/Toxics-Free Corps

The Toxics-Free Corps, Health.ifeng.com, China Development Brief: Part 5 of the Wake Up for Health Program

On August 10, 2023, the Toxics-Free Corps held the “Are PVC-made children’s sandals safe enough? Learn about PAEs as EDCs” public scientific education.

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Waste, incl. Chemicals
Health
Consumer Goods
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September 6, 2023German Development Cooperation (GIZ)

SCP Outreach accelerates the implementation of green/ sustainable public procurement and eco-labelling at a Regional Knowledge Exchange event

Bangkok, 29 August 2023 – The "SCP Outreach in Asia - The Next Five" project brought together over 12 stakeholders in Thailand for the 2023 Regional Knowledge Exchange event held from 29 to 30 August 2023 at Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit...

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Asia/Pacific
Sectors
Public Procurement
News
July 11, 2023United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Workshop: Making reliable claims and applying the 'Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information'

Coordination Desk of the Consumer Information Programme, in partnership with ARSO will organize a workshop on product sustainability information. The workshop is planned to be held virtually on Wednesday July 19th 2023 from 14:00-16:30 EAT (UTC 3:00)...

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Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
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Consumer Goods
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July 5, 2023United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Let’s avoid greenwashing: Green Marketing Challenge launched

Based on the Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information, UNEP, with support from United Nations System Staff College, the German Ministry for the Environment and International Climate Initiative, developed a fun, interactive...

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Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
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Industrial Sector
Consumer Goods
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May 25, 2023United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

New Report: Commercial communication in the age of sobriety

This report is the result of a partnership between Communication et Démocratie and the Veblen Institute for Economic Reforms. It is based on the research work of academics Francesco Turino and Samuel Delpeuch. The academic study's conduct was...

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Consumer Goods