COMBINING TYPE I AND TYPE III ECO-LABELS: A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE IN THE WINE SECTOR
Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
In the framework of the European project LIFE HAproWINE, the authors suggest that the award of Type I eco-labels should be based on certified environmental product declarations and which are based on quantitative environmental information obtained from specific products (through an LCA study). This approach is currently being tested within the wine sector with the cooperation of a number of wineries of the Spanish region of Castilla y León. To this end, a combination of Type I and Type III eco-labels types is suggested, including the definition of thresholds for awarding the best products with a life cycle perspective.
Keywords
eco-labels; wine; environmental product declaration
References
EPD® System. Product Category Rules (PCR) for wine of fresh grapes, except sparkling wine; grape must. Version1.0.: http://www.environdec.com/en/Product-Category-Rules/Detail/?Pcr=5850 (last access: May, 2013)
ISO 14025:2006 Environmental labels and declarations – type III environmental declarations – Principles and procedures.
ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and framework
ISO 14044:2006 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and guidelines
Liedke A., D’Souza F., Carrillo V., Deimling S. (2013). Definition of Environmental Quality Criteria. 2013, May. Internal Report of the HAproWINE project (LIFE08 ENV/E/000143).
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