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Eco-labelling
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Eco-labelling of supermarkets in the Nordic countries The Nordic countries, consisting of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, started the development of a common voluntary Eco-label called "the Swan" in 1989. The label covers individual criteria both for different kinds of products like paper, cleaning agents etc. , and for services/ businesses like hotels or restaurants. In June 2003, the Nordic Eco-labelling Council finalised a set of criteria and rules applicable for eco-labelling of Supermakets. By being Swan-labelled, supermarkets in the Nordic countries can send a signal to consumers saying : "Here is the proof for being one of the most environmentally friendly choices when shopping for groceries and other products that you need on a daily basis". The results of the Swan-labelling the supermarkets are:
The expected results of the project's implementation are:
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