A number of environmental/ eco design labels and standards are available. You are
expected to review the strengths and weaknesses of a particular standard or label,
together with and evaluation of its applicability and effectiveness. Examples may include
Green Dot, European Eco Label, Green Label, FSC, Carbon Trust, energy efficiency,
recyclability, ISO, BSI and PAS standards, EMS and EMAS etc
You should pick an International standard or label and prepare a report including:
• Outline of the requirements
• Geographical applicability ie worldwide, Europe etc, developing / developed world
• Applicability to a range of products or services
• Assessment of the alternatives / competitors
• Strengths and weaknesses
Your written answer should be no more than 2,000 words. Reference material
should include high quality academic journals, as well as industry sources, in a
Harvard format.