Hoppekids Catalog 2020 - ENGLISH Version

THE NORDIC SWAN ECOLABEL
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is a label which makes it easy for people producing the products and for the environment.
you to choose the best products for the environment. The
The standards are constantly updated and tightened, so you
label makes sure that the product meets strict standards
are always sure that the Nordic Swan Eco-labelled products
regarding environment, health, quality and safety.
are environmentally sustainable, and a great choice for
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is a widely known label in environment and health.
the Nordic countries and is similar to the EU Ecolabel.
For instance, the wood used in Nordic Swan Eco-labelled
It is used on non-food products such as washing powder,
furniture has to come from evidently legally cut down trees,
lotions, toilet paper and furniture. BBut what does it mean
and the origin of the wood has to be traceable. A great share
to have the Nordic Swan Ecolabel on your products and
of the wood also has to come from certified sustainable
how does it impact you and your children’s everyday life?
forestry. The furniture also cannot contain chemicals such
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel equals strict standards as phthalates, heavy metals, flame retardants or fluorinated
substances which can function as endocrine disruptors.
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel guarantees that the entirety of
the product’s journey – from raw material to production, Furthermore, the glue and paint used cannot contain
use, disposal and recirculation – is factored in when the anything cancer-causing, and there are strict standards
standards of the labelled products are set. Among others regarding the evaporation of surface treatment products
the products live up to strict chemical standards which is as well.
great for you and your children’s health as well as for the
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel also has strict standards regarding
furniture durability because the environmental impact mainly
happens during production. The longer the furniture lasts, the
fewer pieces of furniture will need to be produced.
That is why the Nordic Swan Ecolabel is seen as a strong seal
of approval concerning quality, durability and recyclability.
What does it mean for you and your children?
To have the Nordic Swan Ecolabel on your furniture means
that you help sustain the forests of the world. It means that
you take responsibility and consider which chemicals you
want to keep out of your home - and out of nature. It means
you want to save the few resources we have left.
It means that you can feel safe that the furniture has been
responsibly produced with the future of your children and the
environment in mind.
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel also means that you do not have
to worry about your children’s health when they move around
on, near and in the furniture. Since they will not give off any
harmful substances it is quite alright to have a little taste. But
we must warn you: The taste is rather bland.
Especially children’s furniture has to be able to take a beating
and by choosing furniture with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel,
you are certain to get very tough and durable furniture which
can withstand the treatment only children can provide.
In other words, the Nordic Ecolabel guarantees you longlasting
quality and attention to the environment, to you, to
your children and to the future.
This article was written in collaboration with Ecolabeling Denmark.
”Pieces of furniture marked with
the Nordic Swan Ecolabel live
up to strict standards regarding
environment, health and quality.
The furniture has been strength,
safety and stability tested by
international test standards. This
means that you get a piece of longlasting
furniture which is safe for
your child to sleep and play in. It
also means that your child will not
come in contact with undesirable
chemicals through breathing or
close contact with the piece of
furniture”
Heidi Bugge, environmental expert
Ecolabeling Denmark
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