
Eco-Credentials Explained
Eco Credentials - As submitted by supplier.
Made in UK
Labelling a product with ‘Made in Britain’ has to meet the expectation that the economic origin of the product is Great Britain, at least to a sufficient extent, so that customers are not misled. This is imposed in the UK by the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 and similarly regulated overseas.
FSC certified
Handle is FSC certified
Organic
Product does not contain any growth hormones, unauthorized synthetic pesticides, antibiotics or synthetic ingredients, and has been produced following organic production processes.
Vegan
Product does not contain any animal ingredients or animal-derived ingredients.
Plastic-free packaging
Packaging doesn’t contain plastics, including bioplastics.
Packaging Recyclable
Packaging that has the ability to be reprocessed into something new once sorted at a material recycling facility (MRF).
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The bristles are plant-based and made usig castor bran oil, but they are still a form of nylon rather than eing completely plastic-free.
The handle is made from bamboo and finished with a natural plant oil.
The bamboo handle may be suitable for composting depending on local condition, but the bristles should be removed first because they are nylon-based.