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Cookie Policy

Our website, https://greenbark.eu (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website and how to control the cookie preferences. For further information on how we use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

2.1 Cookies

Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help ensure the website runs smoothly, enhance security, improve your overall experience, and allow us to analyze its performance for continuous enhancement.

2.2 Scripts

A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.

2.3 Web Beacons

A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.

 

As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.

3.1 Technical or functional cookies

Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our site. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website and, for example, the items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid. We may place these cookies without your consent.

3.2 Statistics cookies

We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights in the usage of our website. We ask your permission to place statistics cookies.

3.3 Marketing / Tracking cookies

On this website, we use cookies for marketing and tracking purposes to enhance your experience and provide personalized content. These cookies, including those used by Google Analytics and Google AdSense, work by creating a user profile based on your clicks and browsing activity on and outside of https://greenbark.eu. By assigning a unique ID to your profile, we ensure that, for example, you do not see the same ad repeatedly, providing a more personalized browsing experience.

As these cookies are marked as tracking cookies, your permission is requested before placing them.

You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information in their Privacy Policy. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: Google Analytics Opt-out.

3.4 Social media

On our website, we have included content from Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to promote web pages (e.g. “like”, “pin”) or share (e.g. “tweet”) on social networks like Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. This content is embedded with code derived from Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest and places cookies. This content might store and process certain information for personalized advertising.

Please read the privacy statement of these social networks (which can change regularly) to read what they do with your (personal) data which they process using these cookies. The data that is retrieved is anonymized as much as possible. Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest are located in the United States.

Elementor

Statistics (anonymous)

Usage

We use Elementor for content creation. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics (anonymous)

Name
elementor
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store performed actions on the website

Google reCAPTCHA

Functional, Marketing

Usage

We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
_grecaptcha
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide spam protection

Marketing

Name
rc::c
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::a
Expiration
persistent
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::b
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots

WooCommerce

Functional

Usage

We use WooCommerce for webshop management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wc_cart_created
Expiration
session
Function
Store performed actions on the website
Name
woocommerce_items_in_cart
Expiration
session
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
wp_woocommerce_session_*
Expiration
session
Function
Store performed actions on the website
Name
woocommerce_cart_hash
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
wc_cart_hash_*
Expiration
session
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
wc_fragments_*
Expiration
persistent
Function

Purpose pending investigation

Name
_wcml_dashboard_currency
Expiration
Function

Complianz

Functional

Usage

We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_user_data
Expiration
365 days
Function
Read to determine which cookie banner to show
Name
cmplz_policy_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store accepted cookie policy ID
Name
cmplz_preferences
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_banner-status
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed
Name
cmplz_saved_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_ac_string
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_marketing
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_saved_categories
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_tcf_consent
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_functional
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_consented_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_statistics
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences

Sourcebuster JS

Statistics

Usage

We use Sourcebuster JS for visitor tracking. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics

Name
sbjs_migrations
Expiration
6 months
Function
Name
sbjs_current
Expiration
6 months
Function
Store browser details
Name
sbjs_session
Expiration
Function
Name
sbjs_first_add
Expiration
6 months
Function
Name
sbjs_first
Expiration
6 months
Function

Stripe

Functional

Usage

We use Stripe for payment processing. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Stripe Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
__stripe_mid
Expiration
1 year
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
__stripe_sid
Expiration
30 minutes
Function
Provide fraud prevention

Google Analytics

Statistics

Usage

We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_ga
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_ga_*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and count pageviews

WordPress

Functional

Usage

We use WordPress for website development. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wp-settings-*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
WP_PREFERENCES_USER_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wordpress_logged_in_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store logged in users
Name
wp_lang
Expiration
session
Function
Store language settings
Name
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Expiration
session
Function
Store browser details
Name
wordpress_test_cookie
Expiration
session
Function
Read if cookies can be placed

Intercom Messenger

Functional, Marketing

Usage

We use Intercom Messenger for chat support. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Intercom Messenger Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
intercom-id-*
Expiration
9 months
Function
Name
intercom-session-*
Expiration
1 week
Function

Marketing

Name
intercom-device-id-*
Expiration
9 months
Function
Store a unique user ID

WPML

Functional

Usage

We use WPML for locale management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wp-wpml_current_language
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store language settings

Wordfence

Functional

Usage

We use Wordfence for security and fraud prevention. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Wordfence Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
wf_loginalerted_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide protection against hackers
Name
wfwaf-authcookie*
Expiration
1 day
Function
Read to determine if the user is logged in

MailerLite

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

We use MailerLite for mailing list subscriptions. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Purpose pending investigation

Name
mailerlite_checkout_token
Expiration
Function

Facebook

Marketing, Functional

Usage

We use Facebook for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Facebook Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
_fbp
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
_fbc
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store last visit
Name
xs
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store a unique session ID
Name
fr
Expiration
3 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
datr
Expiration
2 years
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
fbm*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details
Name
act
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store logged in users
Name
c_user
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
sb
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store browser details
Name
*_fbm_
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details

Functional

Name
csm
Expiration
90 days
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
actppresence
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track if the browser tab is active
Name
wd
Expiration
1 week
Function
Read screen resolution

Google Fonts

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Fonts API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

YouTube

Marketing

Usage

We use YouTube for video display. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the YouTube Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
PREF
Expiration
8 months
Function
Store user preferences
Name
GPS
Expiration
session
Function
Store location data
Name
YSC
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track interaction

Nitropack

Functional

Usage

We use Nitropack for page loading speed improvement. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
nitropack_webhook_sync
Expiration
Function
Provide functions across pages

Google Maps

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Maps for maps display. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Maps API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Google Adsense

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Adsense for showing advertisements. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Adsense Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
google_adsense_settings
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
_gcl_au
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store and track conversions

Miscellaneous

Statistics

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Statistics

Name
sbjs_udata
Expiration
6 months
Function
Name
sbjs_current_add
Expiration
6 months
Function

Purpose pending investigation

Name
intercom.intercom-state-*
Expiration
Function
Name
*_mode
Expiration
Function
Name
lastExternalReferrer
Expiration
Function
Name
lastExternalReferrerTime
Expiration
Function
Name
e_kit-elements-defaults
Expiration
Function
Name
np_wc_currency
Expiration
Function
Name
np_wc_currency_language
Expiration
Function
Name
nitro_prefetched_urls
Expiration
Function
Name
continueReview
Expiration
Function
Name
customizerVisitCount
Expiration
Function
Name
ams_tq_last_ids
Expiration
Function
Name
ate_widget_fetch_time
Expiration
Function
Name
ate_widget_url
Expiration
Function
Name
commercekit-nonce-value
Expiration
Function
Name
commercekit-nonce-state
Expiration
Function
Name
nitroScrollPos
Expiration
Function
Name
rank-math-option-search-index
Expiration
Function
Name
e_library
Expiration
Function
Name
wcml_client_currency
Expiration
Function
Name
wcml_client_currency_language
Expiration
Function
Name
acf
Expiration
Function
Name
_icl_visitor_lang_js
Expiration
Function
Name
wpml_browser_redirect_test
Expiration
Function

 

This Cookie Policy was synchronized with cookiedatabase.org on 26/12/2023.

When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on “Save preferences”, you consent to us using the categories of cookies and plug-ins you selected in the pop-up, as described in this Cookie Policy. You can disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.

5.1 Manage your consent settings

 

You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.

Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
  • Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
  • Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
  • If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
  • Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
  • Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you, but you also have the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority, the Danish Data Protection Agency (https://www.datatilsynet.dk).

Datatilsynet
Borgergade 28,5
DK- 1300 Copenhagen K

If you wish to see a list of local data protection authorities within the EEA, please visit this website: http://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/article29/document.cfm?action=display&doc_id=50061

For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:

Greenbark
Vest Hemvej 13,
9550 Mariager
Denmark
Website: https://greenbark.eu
Email: gdpr@greenbarkpets.com

This Cookie Policy was last updated on 31/01/2024 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

Elementor

Statistics (anonymous)

Usage

We use Elementor for content creation. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics (anonymous)

Name
elementor
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store performed actions on the website

Google reCAPTCHA

Functional, Marketing

Usage

We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
_grecaptcha
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide spam protection

Marketing

Name
rc::c
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::a
Expiration
persistent
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::b
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots

WooCommerce

Functional

Usage

We use WooCommerce for webshop management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wc_cart_created
Expiration
session
Function
Store performed actions on the website
Name
woocommerce_items_in_cart
Expiration
session
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
wp_woocommerce_session_*
Expiration
session
Function
Store performed actions on the website
Name
woocommerce_cart_hash
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
wc_cart_hash_*
Expiration
session
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
wc_fragments_*
Expiration
persistent
Function

Purpose pending investigation

Name
_wcml_dashboard_currency
Expiration
Function

Complianz

Functional

Usage

We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_user_data
Expiration
365 days
Function
Read to determine which cookie banner to show
Name
cmplz_policy_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store accepted cookie policy ID
Name
cmplz_preferences
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_banner-status
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed
Name
cmplz_saved_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_ac_string
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_marketing
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_saved_categories
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_tcf_consent
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_functional
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_consented_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_statistics
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences

Sourcebuster JS

Statistics

Usage

We use Sourcebuster JS for visitor tracking. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics

Name
sbjs_migrations
Expiration
6 months
Function
Name
sbjs_current
Expiration
6 months
Function
Store browser details
Name
sbjs_session
Expiration
Function
Name
sbjs_first_add
Expiration
6 months
Function
Name
sbjs_first
Expiration
6 months
Function

Stripe

Functional

Usage

We use Stripe for payment processing. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Stripe Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
__stripe_mid
Expiration
1 year
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
__stripe_sid
Expiration
30 minutes
Function
Provide fraud prevention

Google Analytics

Statistics

Usage

We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_ga
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_ga_*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and count pageviews

WordPress

Functional

Usage

We use WordPress for website development. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wp-settings-*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
WP_PREFERENCES_USER_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wordpress_logged_in_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store logged in users
Name
wp_lang
Expiration
session
Function
Store language settings
Name
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Expiration
session
Function
Store browser details
Name
wordpress_test_cookie
Expiration
session
Function
Read if cookies can be placed

Intercom Messenger

Functional, Marketing

Usage

We use Intercom Messenger for chat support. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Intercom Messenger Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
intercom-id-*
Expiration
9 months
Function
Name
intercom-session-*
Expiration
1 week
Function

Marketing

Name
intercom-device-id-*
Expiration
9 months
Function
Store a unique user ID

WPML

Functional

Usage

We use WPML for locale management. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wp-wpml_current_language
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store language settings

Wordfence

Functional

Usage

We use Wordfence for security and fraud prevention. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Wordfence Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
wf_loginalerted_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide protection against hackers
Name
wfwaf-authcookie*
Expiration
1 day
Function
Read to determine if the user is logged in

MailerLite

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

We use MailerLite for mailing list subscriptions. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Purpose pending investigation

Name
mailerlite_checkout_token
Expiration
Function

Facebook

Marketing, Functional

Usage

We use Facebook for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Facebook Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
_fbp
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
_fbc
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store last visit
Name
xs
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store a unique session ID
Name
fr
Expiration
3 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
datr
Expiration
2 years
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
fbm*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details
Name
act
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store logged in users
Name
c_user
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
sb
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store browser details
Name
*_fbm_
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details

Functional

Name
csm
Expiration
90 days
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
actppresence
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track if the browser tab is active
Name
wd
Expiration
1 week
Function
Read screen resolution

Google Fonts

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Fonts API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

YouTube

Marketing

Usage

We use YouTube for video display. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the YouTube Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
PREF
Expiration
8 months
Function
Store user preferences
Name
GPS
Expiration
session
Function
Store location data
Name
YSC
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track interaction

Nitropack

Functional

Usage

We use Nitropack for page loading speed improvement. Read more

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
nitropack_webhook_sync
Expiration
Function
Provide functions across pages

Google Maps

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Maps for maps display. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Maps API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Google Adsense

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Adsense for showing advertisements. Read more

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Adsense Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
google_adsense_settings
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
_gcl_au
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store and track conversions

Miscellaneous

Statistics

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Statistics

Name
sbjs_udata
Expiration
6 months
Function
Name
sbjs_current_add
Expiration
6 months
Function

Purpose pending investigation

Name
intercom.intercom-state-*
Expiration
Function
Name
*_mode
Expiration
Function
Name
lastExternalReferrer
Expiration
Function
Name
lastExternalReferrerTime
Expiration
Function
Name
e_kit-elements-defaults
Expiration
Function
Name
np_wc_currency
Expiration
Function
Name
np_wc_currency_language
Expiration
Function
Name
nitro_prefetched_urls
Expiration
Function
Name
continueReview
Expiration
Function
Name
customizerVisitCount
Expiration
Function
Name
ams_tq_last_ids
Expiration
Function
Name
ate_widget_fetch_time
Expiration
Function
Name
ate_widget_url
Expiration
Function
Name
commercekit-nonce-value
Expiration
Function
Name
commercekit-nonce-state
Expiration
Function
Name
nitroScrollPos
Expiration
Function
Name
rank-math-option-search-index
Expiration
Function
Name
e_library
Expiration
Function
Name
wcml_client_currency
Expiration
Function
Name
wcml_client_currency_language
Expiration
Function
Name
acf
Expiration
Function
Name
_icl_visitor_lang_js
Expiration
Function
Name
wpml_browser_redirect_test
Expiration
Function

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  • The Mass Balance Approach

This product contains content produced according to the Mass Balance Approach.

As a dog owner, you might be surprised to learn that the products you use to care for your furry friend could be contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. However, the mass balance approach offers a solution to mitigate the environmental impact of the chemical industry and transition towards sustainable practices.

This approach involves mixing both renewable and non-renewable feedstocks in the chemical production process while ensuring that the amount of sustainable feedstocks used is certified.

While the mass balance approach allows companies to continue using non-renewable feedstocks at a reduced rate, proponents argue that it provides a more realistic and achievable pathway towards sustainability.

Despite some criticisms, the mass balance approach offers a practical and scalable tool for promoting sustainability in the chemical industry and represents a significant step towards a more sustainable future.

FURTHER READING

If you’re interested in learning more about this approach, here are some  links to helpful resources :
  • The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium?

The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium promotes sustainable and ethical leather production practices in the Tuscany region using traditional vegetable tanning methods that ensure no animals are killed for their skins.

Highlights of Tuscan Vegetable Tanned Leather

  • Made with natural extracts from chestnut, mimosa, and quebracho trees.
  • Produced in Tuscany, Italy, where the art of vegetable tanning has been practiced for centuries.
  • The production process adheres to strict European standards for environmental and social responsibility, ensuring minimal impact on the planet and the communities involved.
  • Products made with Tuscan Vegetable-Tanned Leather are free from harmful chemicals and meet high standards for animal welfare.
  • The leather is durable, with a unique character that develops over time as it ages gracefully.
  • The use of Tuscan Vegetable-Tanned Leather supports the local circular economy, preserving a tradition that is deeply rooted in the Tuscan territory.

FURTHER READING:

For more information on the Consortium’s commitment to sustainable and ethical leather production practices, please visit their website at https://www.pellealvegetale.it/en/.

Alternatively, you can refer to our brief overview of their initiatives by clicking here.

  • The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium

This product contains leather trademarked by The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium.

The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium promotes sustainable and ethical leather production practices in the Tuscany region using traditional vegetable tanning methods that ensure no animals are killed for their skins.

Certification Standards

The Consortium’s certification standards are designed to ensure that products are made using traditional vegetable tanning methods and meet social, environmental, economic, and cultural criteria that prioritize fair labor practices, environmental sustainability, local economic support and the preservation and continuation of traditional techniques and craftsmanship that has been passed down for generations.

By adhering to these principles, the Consortium ensures that its member organizations produce high-quality leather goods that are both culturally and environmentally sustainable.

Transparency and Traceability

Through this certification process, the Consortium also aims to create greater transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain, giving consumers the ability to make informed decisions about the products they purchase.

The Consortium’s guarantee label, “Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana,” is an anti-counterfeiting label with a unique serial number that allows consumers to verify the authenticity of their products, while also providing information about the materials and production processes used.

Sustainability and Responsibility

By prioritizing sustainability and transparency, the Consortium hopes to create a more sustainable and responsible leather industry that values both people and the environment.

FURTHER READING:

For more information on the Consortium’s commitment to sustainable and ethical leather production practices, please visit their website at https://www.pellealvegetale.it/en/.
  • Food Grade Silicone Food Grade Silicone

What is silicone made of?

Food grade silicone is a type of silicone that is safe for use in food preparation, storage, and cooking. It is made from a combination of silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. The raw materials for food grade silicone are obtained primarily from silica, which is a naturally occurring mineral.

Where is silicone manufactured?

Food grade silicone is manufactured in a variety of locations around the world, including Asia, Europe, and North America. The production process involves mixing the raw materials together and then curing them under heat and pressure.

How sustainable is silicone?

The sustainability of food grade silicone production depends on a number of factors, including the source of the raw materials and the energy used in the manufacturing process. In general, food grade silicone production is considered to be relatively sustainable when compared to other materials, such as plastic. The main issues with silicone is that it’s not curbside recyclable; its production process uses fossil fuels and requires a large amount of energy; and it doesn’t biodegrade. 

Is silicone more sustainable than plastic?

Silicone is often considered to be a more sustainable alternative to plastic, as it is durable and long-lasting and while not perfect, the silicone production process does cut down on fossil fuel usage compared to plastic. Additionally, unlike plastic, silicone does not create microplastics or release harmful chemicals when it is heated or exposed to sunlight and other environmental forces.

Silicone sustainability claims

To claim sustainability, a silicone product must be certified by an independent organization that verifies the product has met certain sustainability standards. These standards may include the use of renewable energy, the sourcing of raw materials, and the product’s recyclability and biodegradability.

Is silicone biodegradable?

Silicone is not biodegradable, meaning it does not break down naturally in the environment and can create additional waste if not managed properly. 

Can silicone be recycled after use?

If you want to recycle silicone at home, you can do so by taking it to a recycling center or by sending it to a company that specializes in recycling silicone. It is also possible to recycle silicone by using it as a feedstock for energy production. Alternatively, you can try to upcycle your silicone product by giving it a new purpose, like using a silicone dog bowl as a flower or plant pot.

So is silicone actually sustainable?

In summary, food grade silicone is a safe, sustainable material that is made from natural resources, and it can be recycled and repurposed. It is a better alternative to plastic in terms of its durability, chemical emissions, and energy consumption. To ensure that a silicone product is sustainable, it should be certified by an independent organization. In addition, due to the non-biodegradability of silicone, minimal environmental impact from its use requires that careful management and responsible recycling should always be practiced.