Contents

Introduction

• The role of environmental information about products
• The idea of "market transformation"
• The emergence of "integrated product policy"
• A Note on Social, Ethical and Trade Issues

Section 1 - Analysis

• Where can influence be applied?
• What kind of product-related measures can support environmental improvement?
• Motivating the end-customer to make changes
• How does consumer information fit into the picture?
• What should an integrated approach aim to achieve?
• How might the elements of an integrated approach shape up?

Section 2 - Proposals on policy development and coordination

• An advisory panel on consumer products and the environment

Section 3 - Proposals and options on environmental information about products

• Standardised information - the mandatory "energy label" approach
• Standardised information - a "sectoral agreement" approach
• Product declarations - setting a good standard
• Product declarations - the bottom line
• Product standards - an opportunity for industry benchmarks
• High-level awards - the EU ecolabelling scheme
• Labels and awards - options for the domestic market
• Modern tools for producers and purchasers
• Consultation details and timing
• Questionnaire