Training of Trainers Eco-labelling: What it is and how to do it September, InWEnt Bonn UNEP/EC project “ Enabling developing countries to seize eco-label opportunities“ The project is carried out with funding from the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany)

Copying and Graphic Paper Introduction Jakob Waidtløw Nicholas Paxevanos Module B4

Learning objectives Learn about the Eco-label criteria and assessment process the application process and supporting resources working with the Paper industry on eco- labelling how to replicate and adapt training

Programme Introduction Application Process for EU Eco-label LUNCH Application Exercise Working with the Paper industry Success Stories

Presentationofrelevantdocuments Presentation of relevant documents Agenda for this point: Criteria document User Manual / Application pack Background document. How to find documents, contacts, news, other licence keepers, potential customers at the webpage

Criteriadocument, 1 Criteria document, 1 Different languages “Life time“ Prolongation Consists of two parts:  The Commission decision −Product group definition −Life time  Annex −Criteria

Criteria document, 2 Status of the document Under revision Latest documents  2. draft criteria proposal  2. background report rd and last AHWG meeting in Nov 09 Expected vote in April 2010 Expected changes in the new Criteria

User Manual / Application Pack Help & guidance, prefabricated declarations (including no-use) Part A: General Part B: Specific for paper:  Description of the product  Fibres  Processes, chemicals and reporting energy and water consumption  Fitness for use  Information on label Annexes

Background document Describes the (technical) background for the changes made during the revision resulting in the current criteria document No available document for the 2002 version at the Commission home page.

EU eco-label website Please see label/index_en.htm. label/index_en.htm At this website you can find: Criteria documents, User Manuals Competent Bodies News Links – e.g. to other eco-labels

EU eco-label website Please see label.com/default.htmhttp:// label.com/default.htm At this website you can find: Licence holders Potential customers

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EU Eco-Label Application Process Agenda for this point: Getting Started The Process Steps Other matters  Application Contract  Green Marketing

Getting started Who can apply for the EU Eco-label How much does it cost

The Process Steps/1  Step 1: Applying for the EU eco-label −Product group and Competent Body

The Process Steps/2  Step 2a: Building up your dossier −User Manual and pay fee

The Process Steps/2  Step 2b: Testing −test method and frequency

The Process Steps/2  Step 2c: Verification Process −Check list, control visit (check list), communication

The Process Steps/3  Step 3a: Receiving the EU Eco-label  Step 3b: Compliance Monitoring −continuous compliance

Resumé Identify the product Contact a CB Make a flow chart Ask the sup suppliers for information – use the UM Make the calculations Send the application

Other matters Application Contract  Range of products  Pulps and Chemicals approved  Expansions (products, Pulps/chemicals or sub-suppliers) Green Marketing  Use free material/inspiration  Use the Green Store to promote your products

Questions Module B4

EU-Flower copying and graphic paper criteria Agenda for this point: Product group definition Emission to water and air Energy use Fibres Hazardous chemical substances Waste management Information

Product group definition Copying and graphic paper 1.The product group ‘copying and graphic paper’ shall comprise sheets or reels of unprinted paper which are used for printing or copying or writing or drawing. 2.Newsprint, thermally sensitive paper and carbonless paper are not included in the product group.

Criterion 1a: COD, Sulphur (S), NOx: Emissions to water and air The emissions of COD, S, and NOx must be compared to a reference value: P<1,5 Sum of P (COD, S, and NOx)< 3,0 Must be documented by the paper mill and all pulp used

Criterion 1b: AOX  AOX emission <0,25 kg/ADT  Must be documented by the paper mill and all pulps used

Criterion 1c: CO2 The emissions of carbon dioxide from non-renewable sources shall not exceed kg/t paper (1100 for non integrated mills) Must be documented by the paper mill

Criterion 2 a: Electricity The electricity consumption related to the pulp and the paper production shall be expressed in terms of points (PE). The number of points, PE, shall be less than or equal to 1,5. Must be documented by the applicant – information from pulp suppliers and paper mill

Criterion 2 b: Fuel (heat) Fuel (heat): The fuel consumption related to the pulp and the paper production shall be expressed in terms of points (PF) as detailed below. The number of points, PF, shall be less than or equal to 1,5 Must be documented by the applicant – information from pulp suppliers and paper mill

Criterion 3: Fibres Types of fibres (virgin and recycled) Virgin fibres: certified sustainable> 10% Virgin fibres: rest must be managed in a sustainable way

Criterion 4: Hazardous chemical substances Chemical lists from both paper mill and all pulps used (name, function, quantity and supplier) MSDS for all chemicals Use table from UM (annex 3)

Criterion 4a: Hazardous chemical substances - chlorine Chlorine gas shall not be used as a bleaching agent. This requirement does not apply to chlorine gas related to the production and use of chlorine dioxide. Information from the pulp producer

Criterion 4b: Hazardous chemical substances – APEO´s APEOs must not be added top specific chemicals Information from the chemical supplier – UM annex 3

Criterion 4c: Hazardous chemical substances – Residual monomers Residuals monomers assigned certain R- phrases must be less than 100 PPM Acryl amid less than 1000 PPM Information from the chemical supplier – UM annex 3

Criterion 4d: Hazardous chemical substances – surfactants in de-inking Surfactants in de-inking (>100g/ADT) must be readily biodegradable Surfactants in de-inking (<100g/ADT) must be readily or ultimately biodegradable Information from the chemical supplier – UM annex 3

Criterion 4e: Hazardous chemical substances – biocides The active components in biocides or biostatic agents shall not be potentially bio- accumulative. Information from the chemical supplier – UM annex 3

Criterion 4f: Hazardous chemical substances – Azo dyes Azo dyes shall not be used Information from the chemical supplier – UM annex 3

Criterion 4g: Hazardous chemical substances – dye stuffs Dye stuffs not R50, 51, 52 or 53 (or combination) Dye stuffs must contain max 2% of substances assigned the above R-phrases Exception if fixation is above 98% Information from the chemical supplier – UM annex 3

Criterion 4h: Hazardous chemical substances – metal complex dye Metal complex dye stuffs shall not be used Exception: Copper phthalocyanine Information from the chemical supplier – UM annex 3

Criterion 4i: Hazardous chemical substances – ionic impurities in dyes Ionic impurities in dye stuffs must not exceed the stated limits (eg Cd: 20 ppm) Information from the chemical supplier – UM annex 3

Criterion 5: Waste management Waste management according to local/national regulation Documentation from both paper mill and the used pulps.

Criterion 6: Fitness for use The product must be fit for use Documentation from applicant

Criterion 7: Information on the packaging Information about the EU criteria must be on the primary and secondary packaging Documentation from applicant

Criterion 8: Information appering on the eco-label Box 2 of the eco-label shall contain the following text:  ‘low air and water pollution  low energy use  harmful substances restricted’. Documentation from applicant

New criteria draft Second draft of background document and criteria has been published. Expected changes: Phosphorus is included Certified fibres 50% Fitness for use General lowering of the permitted limits Relations to the IPPC Directive?

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Paper A Practical Approach Nicholas Paxevanos Working with the European Eco-label

Topics Preparation Participants Speakers Programme and Content Practicalities Prior Examples/Lessons learned Standard PPP

Preparation: Participants Stakeholders Industry Associations Ministries: Trade, Commerce, Export, Environment.. Testing and certification centres Others: Environmental organisations… Companies

Preparation: Speakers Authority speakers: Ministers Industry association representatives Topic speakers Eco-label competent local Guests

Preparation: Program and Content Programme Content Eco-label presentation Exercises

Preparation: Practicalities Venue Information dissemination Arrangement of equipment, lunch etc.

Prior Examples Examples Workshop (Thailand 2004)  Follow-up Seminar and Exhibition (Europe) Workshop (Asia) Lessons learned

Attracting applicants Focus groups Exporters Progressive trendsetting companies Key elements Research Prepare Contact Follow up

Questions Module B4

Standard PPP for paper “Sense and Responsibility” Objective Target

Topics Overview of the European Eco-label The Eco-labels for paper in Europe Market trends The Eco-label in your company Success stories

Overview of the European Eco- label  An environmental label  Purpose/Objective  Symbol: The flower

Overview of the European Eco- label The role of the Eco-label in the European market Support SCP and SIP Action plans “Promoting sustainable products and reducing Environmental damage” Overcome the confusing jungle of Ecolabels “European Dimension” Product Definition (Consumers, Retailers and Producers)

The status of the Eco-label The situation in Europe Licences:

The status of the Eco-label The situation in Europe Licences:

The Eco-label Criteria for paper products and application process Criteria overview Application process Who can apply – Where Costs Assessment and control Manual and documentation

The Eco-labels for paper in Europe National/regional Eco-labels Nordic Swan, Blue Angel, NF Environment…. Recognition compared to the EU Ecolabel

Market trends and drivers Consumers Retailers Producers Industry associations

Market trends and drivers - cont Consumers Retailers Producers Industry associations

Market trends and drivers Green Public Procurement  General info:  Paper product sheet  The Ecolabel in GPP  Joint procurement  Some specific initiatives and comments

The Eco-label in your company Benefits for companies with Eco-label product  It gives your company a competitive edge  It provides a platform for penetrating the European paper market  It enhances your Company image  Retain customer loyalty  Product definition  Product life cycle management Marketing opportunities for Eco-label products

Success stories Visionary companies/ Active companies  The company  Products  Using The Eco-label

The Eco-label in the paper industry Conclusion and Questions