PEFC Forest Friendly Boards

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is a prominent global coalition comprising national forest certification systems.

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Reference : pefc.org

Acid-Free Custom Tissue Paper

The term "acid-free" denotes that the paper possesses a pH of 7.0 or higher, indicating an alkaline nature. This type of paper undergoes manufacturing with fewer chemical agents, rendering it a more environmentally sustainable choice. 

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Sustainable Timber

Sustainable timber denotes timber sourced responsibly from carefully managed forests that undergo continuous replenishment. This practice ensures minimal impact on the surrounding environment and native flora and fauna. This term is not regulated at this time. 

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No Unnecessary Plastic

Unnecessary plastics refer to plastic items that can be eliminated or replaced with a reusable model without compromising functionality.

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Plastic Negative (Not Accredited)

Brands strive to minimise their plastic footprints and retrieve plastic waste before it reaches oceans and other natural environments. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Plastic Negative rePurpose Global

Purpose Global enables brands to quantify and diminish their plastic footprints while reclaiming plastic waste before it reaches oceans and other natural habitat.

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Reference : repurpose.global

Closed-loop

Closed-loop recycling is a sustainable concept wherein a material can be recycled repeatedly without degrading its properties.

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CapBack Program

The CapBack Program is a recycling initiative that promotes keeping the cap on products when returning them.

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Reference : helloeverist.com

Charity President

Patrons, presidents, or vice presidents typically support a charity by assuming a prominent figurehead role.

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(NDPE) Policy

A No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation policy. 

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Reference : sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu

Packaging Transparency

Packaging transparency essentially entails a business having comprehensive knowledge of all activities occurring at each stage of its packaging process and effectively communicating internally and externally clear, factually supported information about its packaging process.Multipurpose products serve more than one intended or actual purpose.

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The Emma Lewisham Beauty Circle Return

This initiative urges consumers to return their empty refill pods and pouches to the company. The pods and pouches are then sterilised and refilled to recycle them and keep them in use. When the consumer joins the company's loyalty program, they can earn 50 Beauty Circle Reward points for each pod or pouch they return for reuse.

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Reference : emmalewisham.co.uk

SDG's Benchmark for Sustainable Business Practice

The UN Global Compact's SDG Business Benchmarks are an ideal entry point for companies aiming to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their business strategies.

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Reference : unglobalcompact.org.uk

Transparent Supply Chain

Supply chain transparency refers to a business having comprehensive knowledge of each stage of its supply chain and effectively relaying clear, factually supported information about its supply chain operations internally and externally. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Multi-use Product

Multipurpose products serve more than one intended or actual purpose.

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Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) Union Member

By becoming a member of UEBT, a business commits to the principles of ethical biotrade. This involves adhering to practices that support the sustainable utilisation of natural ingredients while guaranteeing fair compensation for all stakeholders involved in the supply chain and sharing the benefits derived from biodiversity.

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Reference : uebt.org

The "Responsible Care" Programme

Responsible Care is a voluntary initiative of the global chemical industry that aims to foster ongoing enhancements in the safe management of chemicals and attain excellence in environmental, health, safety, and security performance.

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Manufactured Locally

Locally manufactured goods are those where the value, either entirely or partially, comes from activities like growing, producing, processing, assembling, or manufacturing within a city-based manufacturer's facility in the same city. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Made to be Repurposed

“Made to be repurposed" refers to products or materials intentionally designed and manufactured to be reused or adapted for a different purpose. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Vegetable-based/Soy InksPetroleum-free Plant-based InkLow-VOC Plant-based Inks

Vegetable-based printing ink uses vegetable oil, such as soybean or corn oil, instead of petroleum as its primary ingredient.

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