The document discusses the implementation of EU Eco-label criteria in the Australian wool supply chain. It notes that wool is an important Australian export but most processing occurs overseas. The EU Eco-label provides criteria for limiting toxic residues and impacts throughout the production process. An Australian company called iZWool worked with its supply chain to adopt the EU Eco-label criteria to access environmentally conscious markets. Challenges included pesticide declarations and changing established procedures, but the EU Eco-label was seen as achievable and a way to produce high performance wool garments for discerning customers.

1. Implementation of EU Eco-label Criteria in Supply Chains Processing Australian Wool Ian Russell Christine Nunn CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology

6. Ecolabels Individual ecolabels need to gain market share to be recognised by consumers.

10. The EU eco-label is available not just for textiles but for for paints, paper, computers, shoes, bedding, lightbulbs, laundry detergents, soil improvers, dishwashers

23. Example: Implementation of EU Eco-label Criteria in an Australian Supply Chain

26. “ i ZWool International P/L aims to produce high performance wool fabrics from wool grown and processed with a minimal environmental footprint. We understand the need for responsible use of our natural resources, combining the correct use of production ensuring small environmental footprints. We believe this is a sustainable approach to producing high quality performance-based wool garments . ” (extract from iZWool web site) The iZWool Environmental Assurance Program