Categorization of ecolabels

By using wildlife friendly ecolabels, manufacturers claim their products to be beneficial for the environment. Researchers develop some tools in order to obtain a clear view and a sound judgment into ecolabels. Their framework distinguishes three categories based on their ecological effect. The supportive category only mentions the revenue percentage the company donates to the environmental protection associations. In fact these labels don't tell anything about the ecological impact of the commodity itself. The persuasive ecolabel requires production methods limiting the damage to fauna and flora. Of course, this commitment has more effect on the environment's protection than the first one. Researchers still stress that the latter category doesn't assess anything about the wildlife conservation. The protective ecolabels are doing better. They verify whether their measures enhance the wildlife population growth and the coexistence between mankind and its nature.
This classification clarifies the meaning and the ecological impact of ecolabels. By using this categorization people will be able to select products that contribute to the conservation of wildlife.

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Julie Demasure