Sustainable category icon explanations
| Icon | Name | Explanation |
| Concept | There is a sustainable thought is behind this product, often this shows off in a smart or innovative solution to a problem. | |
| Renewable material | This product is manufactured from organic materials that can be re-created by growing them. | |
| Recycled material | In the manufacturing phase, the material comes from refused products which are re-used. In the disposal phase the product itself is reused. | |
| Transport | Transport from the factory to the consumer contributes to environmental burden. A reduction of size/weight can reduce this factor. | |
| Material reduction | In the manufacturing or transport of the product, a significant reduction in material is created. Often toxic materials are replaced. | |
| Reduce fossile energy | In the manufacturing or usage of this product, a reduction of energy usage (compared to products with similar function) is obtained. | |
| Reduce water usage | In the manufacturing or usage phase of this product, a way to reduce the use or to reduce spilling of water is taken into account. | |
| Increased lifespan | This product is designed to have a longer 'lifespan' than products that carry out the same function. | |
| Improved functionality | This product works 'better' or has extra features compared to products that carry out the same function. | |
| Reduction of waste | This product is designed to reduce waste in the manufacturing phase, in the usage phase, or when it is disposed. | |
| Biodegradable | This product is made of materials which, if they are disposed, can be decomposed by nature, creating less toxic/persistant trash. | |
| Social improvement | This product is designed and/or manufactured by people that take social profit from the work and/or money created. |