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Join the Nordic Art Insight webinar

Join the Nordic Art Insight webinar

16 Apr 2013 11:27 Nordic Ecolabel's art prize, Nordic Art Insight, has been opened for entries for a few weeks. Several artists have already joined the competition but we would like even more artists to show us their interpretation of 'sustainable consumption'.
Nordic Ecolabel to challenge the art world

Nordic Ecolabel to challenge the art world

14 Mar 2013 17:38 Today “Nordic Art Insight”, Nordic Ecolabelling’s art contest, is launched, with a grand prize of 100,000 SEK. Through the contest we hope to raise awareness about sustainable consumerism.
An easy way to make a real difference

An easy way to make a real difference

27 Nov 2012 14:45 At this moment the United Nations is negotiating climate issues in Doha, negotiations that are crucial for a sustainable future. By choosing Nordic Ecolabel or EU Ecolabel products and services, you can make your own responsible contribution to a sustainable society. These internationally well-known Ecolabels have criteria for, among other things, energy usage in the production of paper, grocery stores, and buildings.
Dutch Greenspeed awarded Nordic Ecolabel

Dutch Greenspeed awarded Nordic Ecolabel

14 May 2012 15:12 At the recent international trade fair show ISSA/INTERCLEAN, the Dutch brand Greenspeed was awarded a Nordic Ecolabel licence for their product line of microfiber cloths. This achievement is a clear evidence that Greenspeed qualifies as one of the best microfiber cloths on the international market.
Self-sufficient in honey

Self-sufficient in honey

11 Oct 2011 09:00 60 000 bees recently checked into two hives on top of the Hilton Slussen hotel in central Stockholm. Soon the hotel's guests can enjoy self-produced honey at the breakfast buffet.
Chef at Ecolabelled restaurant in finals for

Chef at Ecolabelled restaurant in finals for "Chef of the Year"

30 Nov 2010 16:06 His dish; cumin crispy pork from nearby Dompta Gård just north of Stockholm, awarded Robert Hedman, chef at Hufvudsta Gårds Nordic Ecolabelled restaurant, a place in this year’s Chef of the Year final. A record total of 143 chefs had sent in their menus to this year’s competition but only six will compete for the title.
Swedish pharmacy chain puts Nordic Ecolabel on child care products

Swedish pharmacy chain puts Nordic Ecolabel on child care products

08 Nov 2010 09:56 Environmentally-aware parents now have a larger variety of products for their children to choose between. The Swedish pharmacy chain, Apoteket, now has four products that  recently fulfilled the Nordic Ecolabel’s requirements.
Nordic Ecolabelling attracts eco-conscious authors to Alvina publishing house

Nordic Ecolabelling attracts eco-conscious authors to Alvina publishing house

28 Oct 2010 16:24 Emma Virke, praised illustrator and last year’s Natur & Kultur picture book award-winner, makes her debut as a children’s book author this year. Although she had the opportunity to choose which publisher that would publish the book, there was never any doubt.
Energy-efficient ICA Kvantum Sannegården opened

Energy-efficient ICA Kvantum Sannegården opened

22 Oct 2010 16:14 A few weeks ago ICA Kvantum Sannegården opened its doors for business in Gothenburg. It has the ambition to be the most energy-efficient supermarket in Sweden.  Compared to other supermarkets of the same size it uses approximately 35 per cent less energy through smart solutions and modern technology.
Samsung puts Nordic Ecolabel on 45 new TV models

Samsung puts Nordic Ecolabel on 45 new TV models

18 Oct 2010 13:45 Samsung, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of TVs, now increases the range of Nordic Ecolabelled TVs with 45 new models. The TVs have all passed high standards regarding energy efficiency and have been produced in an eco-conscious manner.

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