Eco mark and its importance PDF

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What is Eco Mark scheme, what is purpose of Eco Mark logo.....

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Eco mark Synopsis Introduction Objectives of Eco mark Scheme Eco mark Logo Eco mark criteria Functions of Bureau of Indian Standards Conclusion Introduction •

Ecomark is issued for first time in 1991 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Ecomark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for products which are ecologically safe and adheres to the standards prescribed by the BIS. Eco mark provides certification and labeling for house-hold and other consumer products which meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements prescribed in relevant Indian Standards for the product

Objectives of Eco mark scheme •

To offer an incentive to producers and importers to reduce the adverse impact of their products on the environment.

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To reward good initiatives companies take in order to reduce the adverse environmental impact of their products.

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To encourage consumers to be more environmentally aware in their day-to-day lives and urge them to take into account environmental factors also before making a purchase decision.

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To promote environmentally-safe products among citizens.

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To improve environmental quality and promote sustainable management of resources.

Eco mark Logo •

An earthen pot is Eco mark logo. It uses a renewable resource like earth and does not produce hazardous waste and consumes little energy in making. It represents both strength and fragility, indicative of the ecosystem.

Eco mark criteria •

The products that come up for certification will be assessed for the following main environmental impacts:

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They have substantially less potential for pollution when compared to similar products in terms of usage, production and disposal.

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They are recycled, recyclable or made from recycled or biodegradable materials.

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They make a significant contribution towards preserving non-renewable resources.

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They must contribute to the decrease in the adverse primary criteria that has the highest environmental impact associated with the product’s use.

Points to be considered while determining the primary criteria for a product: •

The process of production including the source of raw material.

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The case of natural resources.

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Likely impact on the environment.

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Energy conservation in the product’s production.

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Effect and extent of the waste emanating out of the process of production.

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Product and product container disposal.

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Use of waste and recycled materials.

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Sustainability for recycling or packaging.

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Biodegradability

Functions of Bureau of Indian Standards i) Assessment of the product for ECO Mark, certification of the product for award of ECO Mark. ii) Renewal, suspension and cancellation of the license. iii) Products certified as eligible for the ECO Mark shall also carry the ISI Mark (except for leather) for quality, safety and performance of the product and shall be licensed to carry the ECO Mark for a prescribed time period after which it shall be reassessed. iv) Undertaking inspections and taking samples for analysis of any material or substance.

Setbacks 

There is cost and expenses involved in obtaining eco mark labeling.

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There is no much consumer awareness about eco mark label and there is practice of fake and vague logos.

Conclusion If the eco mark label scheme is properly implemented it would be great step in environmental protection. It encourages manufactures and consumers to manufacture and consume eco friendly products....