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Eco-Friendly product attribute tags

Attribute tags allow you to highlight key features of your products on Faire. 

In this resource, you will find detailed information about Eco-friendly attributes on Faire.

To learn more about how to add product attributes as well as frequently asked questions, visit Product attributes

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Details and Definitions

Product Materials 

• Recycled : ​​Product is made of post-consumer material and byproducts that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste, and have been utilized in place of raw or virgin material in manufacturing a product.
• Biodegradable : Capable of being broken down by bacteria or other microorganisms and decay naturally in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
• Compostable : Capable of decomposing or fully degrading in under 12 weeks (90 days) in a compost environment into natural elements without leaving any toxicity in the soil.
• Organic: Product does not contain any growth hormones, unauthorized synthetic pesticides, antibiotics or synthetic ingredients, and has been produced following organic production processes.
• Plastic-free : Product does not contain plastics created from polymerized crude oil.
• Vegan : Product does not contain any animal ingredients or animal-derived ingredients.
• Nontoxic : Product doesn’t pose any risk to humans, animals, or the environment. Examples of chemicals products should be free from include but are not limited to Phthalates, Parabens, Lead acetate, Formaldehyde, Petroleum, and CFCs.
• Reusable : Product is capable of being used again and again. Created with the intention of reducing waste and single-use materials.
• Upcycled : By-products, waste, and other unwanted material are reused to create this product.

Packaging 

• Recycled : Packaging made entirely from material reprocessed from a recovered material.
• Recyclable : Packaging that has the ability to be reprocessed into something new once sorted at a material recycling facility (MRF).
• Biodegradable : Capable of being broken down by bacteria or other microorganisms and decay naturally in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
• Compostable : Capable of decomposing or fully degrading in under 12 weeks (90 days) in a compost environment into natural elements without leaving any toxicity in the soil.
• Plastic-free : Product does not contain plastics created from polymerized crude oil.
• Zero waste : Packaging in which every part of the packaging is reusable or recyclable, meaning no actual waste is generated.

Production

• Carbon-neutral : Your production process removes or offsets as much CO2 from the atmosphere as this product generates.
• Sustainably sourced : Product is created with considerations towards social, ethical, and environmental factors when selecting suppliers. Examples include selecting products made from recycled materials, adhering to green purchasing guidelines, or purchasing raw materials made with a minimum of natural resources.
• Ethically sourced : Product is created with considerations around supporting human rights, providing decent working conditions, and investing in health, safety, and well-being of workers.
• Fair trade : One or more of the ingredients in the product are produced and traded in accordance with global Fair Trade standards.
• Cruelty-free : Product and its ingredients have not been tested on animals.