Ecolabelling "Ecolabelling" is a voluntary method of environmental performance certification and labelling that is practised around the world An "ecolabel" is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product or service within a specific product/service category Environmental Choice New Zealand is a Type 1 Ecolabel – an independent “seal of approval” (as opposed to manufacturer or supplier claims or environmental declarations)

Type I Ecolabel Characteristics Voluntary Identifies distinction in environmental performance Based on sound scientific evidence Based on life-cycle considerations Transparently developed Third party and independent Takes into account fitness for purpose

Environmental Choice New Zealand ECNZ programme began in early 1990s Initiated, owned and endorsed by the Crown (Minister for the Environment) Administered under contract by the New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust since 2002 Member of GEN (Global Ecolabelling Network) The German Blue Angel was the first Type I ecolabel. It started in the 1970s. But certainly ECNZ has been around a long time. It is important to note that we no longer receive any government funding – we are completely financially independent

Environmental Choice New Zealand - Key Facts 38 licence categories More than 50 licensees Around 1500 products and services Two-thirds are building-related; balance comprises largely consumer products and sanitary papers The German Blue Angel was the first Type I ecolabel. It started in the 1970s. But certainly ECNZ has been around a long time. It is important to note that we no longer receive any government funding – we are completely financially independent

Environmental Choice New Zealand – Current Specifications Hand dishwashing Detergents Thermal Building Insulants Portland Cement Laundry Detergents Office Paper and Stationery Ready Mix Concrete Machine Dishwashing Detergents Floor Coverings Cleaning Services Wool Pile Carpet Toiletry Products Interior Lining Products Recycled Plastic Products Textiles, Skins and Leather Wool Scouring Services Paints Furniture and Fittings Pre-Mix Concrete Packaging and Paperboard Synthetic Carpets Fitness Centre Services Newsprint and Derived Products Environmental Leadership Chemicals Sanitary Paper Products Commercial Dishwasher Detergents Office Activities Recycled Rubber Floor Care Products Recycling for Imaging Consumables Gypsum Plasterboard Commercial Cleaning Products End of Life Services for ITT General Purpose Cleaners Commercial Laundry Detergents Pre-painted & Resin Coated Steel Printers and Copiers Flat and Long Steel Products Our specifications are written specifically for the New Zealand market and take into account the environmental concerns we have here – which may be very different to those overseas. They cover a wide range of product and service categories. Our specifications are written by third party experts in a particular field and as required by ISO they are regularly reviewed and updated. This encourages our licensees to continually improve their environmental efforts.

Environmental Choice New Zealand – Life cycle assessment Our specifications are written specifically for the New Zealand market and take into account the environmental concerns we have here – which may be very different to those overseas. They cover a wide range of product and service categories. Our specifications are written by third party experts in a particular field and as required by ISO they are regularly reviewed and updated. This encourages our licensees to continually improve their environmental efforts.