Source: PIB
Context: The Ecomark Scheme was introduced to promote eco-friendly products in alignment with the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) mission initiated in 2021.
- The revised scheme, notified in 2024, replaces the earlier 1991 version, and focuses on reducing environmental impacts, promoting resource efficiency, and encouraging sustainable production and consumption.
Key features of the scheme include:
- Accreditation of products based on specific environmental criteria, ensuring minimal environmental harm.
- Reduction in energy consumption and promoting a circular economy by utilizing recycled materials and eco-friendly production methods.
- The scheme mandates accurate labelling to avoid misleading claims about product sustainability.
- Implementation is overseen by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The scheme is a step towards achieving sustainability goals, supporting both consumer awareness and motivating manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly practices.
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