Press Releases

Second Edition of EcoLogo Toy Standard Released

UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), launched today its revised EcoLogo Standard for Sustainability for Toys: UL172, which establishes a points-based model for the evaluation of performance, and recognizes manufacturers for sustainability leadership and true innovation with the addition of a Platinum level certification for the highest achievement.

Released On: 2/14/2013 | View PDF

EcoLogo Revises Standard for Printing Inks

The EcoLogo Program launched today its revised third-party environmental standard for printing inks: CCD-040. This updated multi-attribute standard now includes criteria for certifying eight new subcategories of printing inks, as well as health-based measures to better protect people and the planet from hazardous substances.

Released On: 7/18/2012 | View PDF

EcoLogo Revises Standard for Odor Control Products

The EcoLogo Program launched today its revised third-party environmental standard for odor control products: CCD-107. This multi-attribute standard will serve as the basis of an EcoLogo certification that recognizes environmentally preferable ambient and biologically based odor control products.

Released On: 6/26/2012 | View PDF

EcoLogo Revises Plastic Film Standard

The EcoLogo Program launched today its revised third-party environmental plastic film standard: CCD-126. This multi-attribute standard will serve as the basis of a UL certification that recognizes environmentally-preferable garbage bags and retail bags.

Released On: 5/1/2012 | View PDF

EcoLogo Releases First Canadian Toys Standard

Toy manufacturers wishing to demonstrate environmental leadership and a commitment to safeguarding children’s health can now pursue certification to Canada’s first and only third-party environmental toy standard: CCD-172.

Released On: 2/10/2012 | View PDF