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The EU Ecolabel
for printed paper products
Best Practice Guide
A useful tool for Competent Bodies
Project Capacity Building in Member States
for implementation of the EU Ecolabel
for printed paper products
November 2013
This booklet
Take the advantages of an European pilot project and
exploit the full potential of expert experiences!
The European Union comprises approximately 130,000 companies in the print sector. The
main aim of the EU Ecolabel for printed paper products is to help companies to improve
their environmental performance. Competent Bodies should give advice and support applicants on their way to achieve the EU Ecolabel. During the pilot project Capacity Building in
Member States for implementation of the EU Ecolabel for printed paper on behalf of the EU
Commission valuable experience was achieved. The main outcome strategies, arguments,
implementation tools, case studies are presented in this booklet.
Interviews of EU Ecolabelled licence holders have revealed that they are not exploiting the
full potential of the EU Ecolabel marketing to their benefits, e.g. by using the EU Ecolabel
logo consequently on websites and in press activities. Examples on the following pages will
give advice how effective marketing can drive a print companys success. Use the suggestions for the implementation of the EU Ecolabel for printed paper products in your country.
Draw inspiration from the examples and ideas given in this booklet.
Content
Why best-practice? ....................................... 3
Five points learned
to target your clients? ............................... 4
Effective campaigning ............................. 6
Work smarter and sharpen
your tools for a successful
implementation ........................................... 12
Powerful Workshops are
no secrets . ........................................................... 18
How to tell the media .......................... 20
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this report provides guidance on promoting the EU Ecolabel for printed paper products.
Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guidance document is accurate,
the European Commission is not responsible for any errors, omissions or for the results obtained from the use of any
part of this information by third parties.
Imprint:
Owner, Editor: European Commission, DG Environment - G 2, B-1049 Bruxelles. Produced by G&L/Energon/
Cenergia/BIOs on behalf of the European Commission. Photo copyrights: G&L Werbe und Verlags GmbH,
Tryfonov - Fotolia.com, Oli_ok - Fotolia.com, nyul - Fotolia.com, Friedberg - Fotolia.com, Alterfalter - Fotolia.
com, Moreno Soppelsa - Fotolia.com, vencav - Fotolia.com, Punkle - Fotolia.com, axepe - Fotolia.com,
stokkete - Fotolia.com, naftizin - Fotolia.com, Jezper - Fotolia.com, pico - Fotolia.com, MEV-Verlag. Printed digitally
environmentally friendly UZ-24 Austrian Ecolabel. UW 827
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Why best-practice?
Save time and resources by using
successfully tested hands-on-techniques
The best-practice guide is aimed at EU Ecolabel Competent Bodies and intends to save time
and resources instead of reinventing the wheel again and again in each country.
Best practice refers to the experience achieved by the project team during the pilot project
on behalf of the EU Commission and by CBs during the implementation of the EU Ecolabel
for printed paper products in the seven targeted EU Member States.
In general, best practice can be understood as a technique, based on experience, to improve
the envisaged results and to ensure success.
The following chapters will provide guidance on how Competent Bodies can implement and
maintain EU Ecolabel for printed paper products successfully through the following measures:
Find an appropriate strategy
Plan key steps of implementation
Start a campaign for acquisition
Handling applications
Consultancy & auditing
Networking with relevant key institutions (e.g. print associations, paper industry)
Learn from case studies from EU Ecolabel first movers
Initiating or offering funding for companies (e.g. for consultancy or auditing services)
The conclusions and experience based on the implementation of this strategy in the targeted countries (Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, UK, Austria, Czech Republic and Poland)
during the pilot project are available to all CBs. The outcome of the conclusions regarding
strategy and steps of implementation are outlined in the following chapters of this guide.
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Step 1: Set clear and measurable objectives
Starting a project without clear objectives is like driving on a road with no idea where you
are going.
To initiate a good start of the EU Ecolabel for printed paper products, information should
be disseminate to key stakeholders, in order to attract a high number of applicants.
This includes the support of relevant synergy partners and the contribution of the most
promising and effective activities possible within the limits of the own resources. Plan
your activities carefully, set clear and appropriate measures with realistic milestones.
The success of these activities is the result of efforts by an internal project team (within the
Competent Body) and synergy partners. It can be measured by the number of applications
received, as well as by media coverage of the printers and the interest from the relevant
stakeholders.
Beside national tasks, a project team member should also exchange best practices and
experience with other Competent Bodies.
A specific communication strategy should include a core strategy and should comprise the
following initiatives:
Organization of an information workshop or seminar for the printing companies together with the printing associations. Leader companies (EMAS, CSR, etc.) should be invited
to participate, as they are more likely to become first movers.
Follow up meetings and support for interested companies in the application process.
Media work through magazines and web platforms of the print & publishing business,
newsletters of printer associations, etc.
Evaluation of results and fine-tuning of the strategy. If the amount of applications is
significant, marketing assistance or cooperation could be offered to EU Ecolabel licence
holders.
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PRINTED PAPER
Printed paper products, printed with the most common printing methods, can be certified
with the EU Ecolabel according to the criteria for printed paper products. It is not possible
to certify envelopes, binders, folders or packaging according to the criteria. The EU Ecolabel
limits environmental and health hazardous hemicals, for example volatile solvents. The
criteria cover use of environmentally friendly printing colours, varnishes and glue regarding
recyclability. The criteria also cover maximum paper waste, for waste management and
energy mapping as well as on paper certified with the EU Ecolabel.
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Application procedure and fee scheme
Marketing benefits and how to use the logo effectively
Involve strategic partners
They can contribute in many ways: National federations of the printing industry and print &
publishing media can inform and motivate their members to be aware of the EU Ecolabel
scheme and apply. They have circular emails and events to address your key audience easily,
Interested audience
quickly and cost-efficient. EU Ecolabel paper industry can provide support, licence holders can
present their experience and consultants can show practical ways to meet the requirements.
Create a database
A successful workshop depends on having an adequate address database. Get in touch
with industrial federations and ask for support. If you decide to buy addresses from database providers be careful if this material is up-to-date. And be aware that it is forbidden by
law to use email-addresses without an opting-in permission.
person. Ensure that open questions will be answered and keep in contact with companies
and stakeholders interested. Offer support and contacts with experts and consultants.
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INVITATION
Dienstag,
Dienstag,
7. Mai7.2013,
Mai 2013,
10:3015:00
10:3015:00
Uhr Uhr
Umweltbundesamt
Umweltbundesamt
Berlin,
Berlin,
RaumRaum
1042
1042
The
EU Ecolabel
Bismarckplatz
Bismarckplatz
1, 14193
1, 14193
BerlinBerlin
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5 Rules of a
dynamic workshop
1. Key audience
Learn about what your potential
listeners are interested to hear
2. Appropriate message
Look at the content and the style
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speak about their experiences
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4. Visualisation
Pictures tell more than a thousand
words
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Enable people to express their
opinion and provide answers
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Quotations
It is important that quotations are short and highlight the most important aspects of the EU
Ecolabel for printed paper. For example, it can be mentioned its pan-European nature and
also the aim of the criteria.
Pictures
Be sure to take pictures of the audience and the speakers (ideally with the EU Ecolabel logo
visible on a roll-up in the background or on the PowerPoint-presentation). Include small pictures in the press release with credits of the photographer and the note Reprint free of charge, please forward a copy.
The link to the downloadable pictures can either be put on a ftp-server and the download-link
can be included in the email (like in the example below), or the journalist has to contact the
press contact to order pictures by email.
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Contact information
Provide contact details of one responsible person for public relations/media relations with
name, phone number (including the extension) and email-address. The press contact should
be easily reachable. Journalists could ask for an interview, order pictures or more details and
information. Also provide a contact information for interested companies in the press release
(also see basic press release page 25).
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Well informed
people
1. Introduction
The FAQ is not intended to substitute the EU Ecolabel Regulation (or other documents as
the fact sheet) or to provide legal advice! The FAQ should be helpful in raising the level of
knowledge and give support for a quick application process. The terminology used in the FAQ
is based on the terminology of the EU Ecolabel Regulation and general expressions of the
printing industry (notably regarding printing processes).
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always use a
FAQ
Answering inquiries
Inquiries can come from:
7 Printing companies
7 Industrial federations, NGOs
7 Media
Promoting the EU Ecolabel
Promotion can be done through:
7 Information on the website
7 Direct Mailings
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Questions
Responses
General questions
Information
Where do I get information?
Please ask any question related to the EU Ecolabel to your Competent Body in the 28 Member States and Iceland, Liechtenstein and
Norway as follows
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/
competent-bodies.html
Application
For which products can applications
be made?
After all documentation has been assessed and approved, the Competent Body may carry out an on-site visit to the applicant and/or
his suppliers. The Competent Body will decide from case to case
whom to visit.
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Marketing
What kind of marketing benefits are
related to an EU Ecolabel licence?
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Ecolabel schemes
Do you know competing ecolabels in the
field of printing and prints?
There are several different ecolabels a printer can consider either to
identify products he wants to purchase or for highlighting the production
or his printed paper products.
On the input side (purchasing), a printer may orientate himself by ecologos regarding specific criteria, e.g. that the energy comes from renewable sources or paper from sustainable forestry (FSC, PEFC, etc.). Nevertheless, these ecologos provide only very limited information.
To minimise the environmental impact of the print production, a printer
can implement an environmental management system according to ISO
14001 or go a step further and implement EMAS. EMAS registered organisations take a proactive approach to environmental challenges and
continuously look for ways to further improve their environmental performance. EMAS is the premium environmental management tool to achieve
this. EMAS leads to enhanced performance, credibility and transparency of
registered organisations. The EMAS logo can be used by EMAS registered
organisations for their communication but may not be used on product
packaging. There is no official ISO 14001 logo.
A scheme focusing on the production and allowed to be shown on print
products is the Nordic Ecolabel for printers. This ecolabel establishes
several requirements and considers many aspects and steps along the
production process.
To prove and show that a printed paper product meets high environmental standards, a printer may choose between around a dozen or so ecolabels
of which the most commonly used can be divided into three groups:
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for
Printers
ISO-Type-I Ecolabels, such as the EU Ecolabel for printed paper products or the Austrian Ecolabel for prints. They require strong criteria with a
wide scope, covering all relevant aspects and steps along the products
life cycle and having independent 3rd party control.
CO2 or climate labels focusing only on direct or indirect emissions
relevant for the climate change, confirming that CO2 emissions for the
print are estimated and minimised and/or that projects are supported for
compensation. Other impacts on health and environment (e.g. hazardous substances) are not considered.
Ecolabels with the focus only on selected aspects or steps of the print
or the pre-products, guaranteeing e.g. that the print colours used are
made from plants, or that the paper used is from sustainable forestry
(FSC and PEFC), etc.
The EU Ecolabel for printed paper products
contains strict limits for the use of hazardous substances, for the human health and for the environment. Furthermore, the criteria cover requirements
for printing inks, varnishes and adhesives regarding
recyclability. There are limits for maximum waste paper and the obligation
for waste management, energy monitoring & minimisation, as well as the
use of paper awarded with the EU Ecolabel. It does not cover envelopes,
ring binders, folders, stationery products or packaging.
Some few printers also use other ecolabels, e.g. cradle-to-cradle which is
a very comprehensive and complex environmental standard but without
independent 3rd party control, as well as printer-own ecolabels but, ditto,
without 3rd party control.
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First
feedback
During talks and through a survey we collected feedback and suggestions from the first new licence holders.
Here are some of the results:
Most of the licencees expect to use the EU Ecolabel as an instrument to show their (and
their customers) green concerns, to seize new markets and to be geared up for green tender calls (GPP).
The first movers (applicants) have expressed that becoming an EU Ecolabel licence holder
fulfilled their expectations, so far, as the number of customers accepting the offer to have
EU Ecolabel print is raising.
In countries where the eco-awareness is not yet high and GPP is not implemented for this
category of products, just printers with high export share (50% or more) have applied or
showed interest to apply for the EU Ecolabel.
There are both printers using only the EU Ecolabel and printers using the EU Ecolabel beside
other eco-logos.
Public awarding ceremonies organized by CBs and ministries are very welcome by EU Ecolabel licence holders.
EU Ecolabel licence holders communicate this offer in many ways: on the website, through
brochures & leaflets, advertising, in their internal media and reports.
Most printing companies present copies of the EU Ecolabel certificate in their head offices
and like the idea to post EU Ecolabel signs outside the building next to the entrance.
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A good way to show that your EU Ecolabel printed paper offer is taken serious is to also
produce your own company prints and internal media in accordance with the EU Ecolabel
criteria, and to display the label,
www.stibographic.com
communicate the EU Ecolabel offer at promotion events, trade fairs, presentations, etc.
4. Communicate your EU Ecolabel printed paper offer online
The opportunities provided on the internet are many:
With the EU Ecolabel logo on the front page: either very prominent as a main image, as
a part of an eco-logo group or beneath the main image next to a news teaser text.
... with a link leading from the EU Ecolabel logo on the front page to an EU Ecolabel sec-
www.vestjysk-rotation.dk
tion with essential details on the scheme, such as positive effects on health and environment, the 3rd party control, etc. The EU Ecolabel logo shall always be shown together with
the EU Ecolabel licence number and the certificate can be also advertised.
For visitors who want to know more about the scheme, a link to the national EU Ecolabel
website or to the EU Ecolabel site of the European Commission is useful:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel should be placed.
www.rose-druck.de
A good place to present recent information on the EU Ecolabel is the news section, accessible either by the main navigation link or from a teaser text with a picture on the front page.
The news & facts (e.g. on the awarding, renewal or extension of the EU Ecolabel licence),
together with photographs and infographics (to visualize the positive environmental effects
or the environmental balance of the company), etc. can be stored. Alternatively, this section
can be extended to a media section and filled with media releases and graphics for down-
www.helprint.fi
load.
Further possibilities on the internet are:
Video-clips on the EU Ecolabel (or links to such clips) can be placed in many different sections: media, the EU Ecolabel section or in a special video section.
Placement of your EU Ecolabel printed paper information on other relevant platforms, such
as environmental NGOs, green purchasing, neighboring municipalities, print & publishing
or eco media & news platforms
Place the EU Ecolabel on the footer of your email newsletter (with a link to the company
website for more details).
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The EU Ecolabel
logo rules
TheEUEcolabellogorules
TherequirementsfortheuseoftheEUEcolabellogoarespecifiedinthe
The requirements for the use of the EU Ecolabel logo are specified
Guideline/Manualfortheuseofthelogo3andintheannexofthe
in the Guideline for the use of the logo 2 and in the annex of the
CommissionDecision2012/481/EU4withthecriteria.
Accordingtothesedocumentsthefollowingpointshavetobetakenunder
were established for printed paper products.
consideration:
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3andintheannexofthe
Use of the right color scales (blue and green
or one-colour-print)
Guideline/Manualfortheuseofthelogo
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specificelementsofthelogo:
consideration:
useoftherightcolorscales(blueandgreen;oronecolourprint)
consideration:
useoftherightcolorscales(blueandgreen;oronecolourprint)
Pantone347;RGB015896;#009E60)fortheflowersymbol,thelettersEUundwebaddress
ontheproductusethelogowiththebarasgivenintheexample
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colour
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use
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bigenough(minimumsizeis10.6x10.6mm)
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bigenough(minimumsizeis10.6x10.6mm)
ontheproductusethelogowiththebarasgivenin
ontheproductusethelogowiththebarasgivenintheexample
specific
elements of the logo:
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bigenough(minimumsizeis10.6x10.6mm)
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bigenough(minimumsizeis10.6x10.6mm)
Pantone 347; RGB 0-158-96; #009E60) for the flower symbol, the letters EU und web-address
specificelementsofthelogo:
Ifyouprintinonecolouryoumaychoosewhatevercoloureitherpositiveornegative:
specificelementsofthelogo:
Ifyouuse4colourprintmakesuretousetherightcolours
Ifyouuse4colourprintmakesuretousetherightcolourscalesofblueandgreenforthe
Pantone 279; RGB 102-137-204; #6689CC) for the frames, the word Ecolabel and the box text
Pantone347;RGB015896;#009E60)fortheflowersymbol,thelettersEUundwebaddress
Pantone347;RGB015896;#009E60)fortheflowersymbol,thelettersEUundwebaddress
specificelementsofthelogo:
specificelementsofthelogo:
Pantone279;RGB102137204;#6689CC)fortheframes,thewordEcolabelandtheboxtext
Pantone279;RGB102137204;#6689CC)fortheframes,thewordEcolabelandtheboxtext
Pantone347;RGB015896;#009E60)fortheflowersymb
Pantone347;RGB015896;#009E60)fortheflowersymbol,thelettersEUundwebaddress
If you print in one colour you may choose black and white for the logo. Where the packaging
Pantone279;RGB102137204;#6689CC)fortheframes
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thelogo,inwhateverlanguage,youcandoitinoneofthefollowingways:
Ifyouprintinonecolouryoumaychoosewhatevercolour
Ifyouprintinonecolouryoumaychoosewhatevercoloureitherpositiveornegative:
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If you decide to add the optional text specified in Commission Decision 2012/481/EU to the
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thelogo,inwhateverlanguage,youcandoitinoneofthefollowingways:
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thelogo,inwhateverlanguage,youcandoitinoneofthefollowingways:
logo, you can do it in one of the following ways:
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allyourproductsfulfultheEUEcolabelcriteria(unlesstheydo)
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2 downloadable at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/documents/logo_guidelines.pdf
3 downloadable at www.euecolabel.eu or on the website of the European Commission http://eur-lex.europa.eu/
LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32012D0481:EN:NOT
3downloadableathttp://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/documents/logo_guidelines.pdf
Checklist
Check how consequently you have implemented the EU Ecolabel into your product range,
marketing communication and corporate culture. Tick the boxes where applicable and
think about ways to improve the integration and use of the EU Ecolabel logo.
1. The use of the EU Ecolabel on prints
tion?
2. The EU Ecolabel as part of service offer and
sales communication
website?
m News on the EU Ecolabel in the news/media sec-
tion?
m Video-clips?
5. Others
m Customer magazines
ability reports)
m Company stationery
or projects)
the EU Ecolabel?
directives?
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