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What do the symbols on our packaging mean?


The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) established the Global 500 Roll of Honour to recognise the environmental achievements of individuals and organisations around the world. Ecover received this award on 5 June 1993.
 Additional information: www.global500.org 



This logo means that Ecover contributes to the recovery, sorting and recycling of packaging materials. This logo is presently used in 20 EU member states.
Additional information: http://www.pro-e.org   



Möbius recycling loop: can mean either ‘recyclable’ or ‘recycled’. Ecover bottles and labels are made from polyethylene, and the lids are made from polypropylene. Polyethylene is regarded as the best choice after bioplastics. See the plastics pyramid at http://archive.greenpeace.org/toxics/pvcdatabase/bad.html   polypropylene are fully recyclable, and they can be recycled together if suitable facilities are available.