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RSPO

RSPO

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The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil was created in 2004 to promote responsibly sourced palm oil. RSPO certified sustainable palm oil is grown and certified against the 8 RSPO principles and criteria relating to social, environmental and economic practises.



FSC

FSC

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo promotes environmentally friendly, socially responsible and economically sustainable forestry. FSC-certified products contribute towards the responsible management of global forest resources.



RECYCLING SYMBOL

RECYCLING SYMBOL (triangle)

The recycling symbol enables recyclers to tell the different types of plastic apart when sorting; the numbers indicate the grade of plastic. Each number represents a type of plastic such as; 1- PETE, 2- HDPE 3- PVC, whether it can be recycled and how. Generally numbers 1 and 2 can be placed in your recycling bin, however the other resin numbers may vary depending on location and council.



POST-CONSUMER RESIN

POST-CONSUMER RESIN (PCR)

The Post-Consumer Resin is the recycled product of waste created by consumers. Plastic materials go through a proprietary process to produce plastic resin pellets, which are then turned into resin.



GREEN DOT

GREEN DOT

Green Dot is a license symbol showing if the producer of packaging has made a financial contribution towards the recycling of packaging in Europe. Gilchrist & Soames, the luxury division of Guest Supply is a member of the Green Dot promoting environmentally sound recycling and waste management solutions in Europe.



LEAPING BUNNY

LEAPING BUNNY

Internationally recognised, the Leaping Bunny certification signifies that products and formulations are not tested on animals and are cruelty-free. You will find the Leaping Bunny logo on many Gilchrist & Soames house brands.



BIODEGRADABILITY (BDA)

BDA - is a biodegradable additive that is added to packaging to help speed up the biodegrading process.

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