ECOLABELS - IMPORTANT TOOLS IN DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY. A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.

Nowadays, a large number of environmental labels are globally used. They were created and they are used so as to respond to a general aim of efficiency increase in using resources and of consumption as well as production orientation towards products and processes having a lower impact on the environment. In this respect, this paper aims at highlighting the issues existing in eco-label development, at clarifying what labels do ensure a better fulfilment of their aim, at capturing the stage in eco-label development and at proving conclusions with regard to the next directions in their further development and use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]