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- How do the different environmental labels and schemes compare?
Some labels are specific to a single issue, such as forest
certification labels (e.g. the FSC label refers to the origin of
fibre and does not consider manufacture). Other labels, such as
Nordic Swan, are used on product and indicate that defined
production standards have been met, whereas environmental
management systems (ISO14001 and EMAS) relate to the
manufacturer rather than the product. Other schemes, such as
Paper Profile, are designed to provide information only. See the
glossary for further information on individual labels and
schemes. At a glance Refers to the sourcing of fibre from well-
managed forests: - FSC 100% - FSC Mixed Sources Refers to there
being a high proportion of recycled fibre: - NAPM Recycled Mark
- Blue Angel - FSC Recycled Refers to environmentally
responsible manufacture: - Nordic Swan - Blue Angel - EU Eco-
Label Provides an overview of environmental in