I was asked this question the other day and I was a bit unsure! I was under the impression that they were all the same.. to add to the confusion there is "sustainable" and "biodegradable"
I have found some information that may clear it up!
BIO -
Products which originate from an ecologically controlled cultivation. May not be genetically changed and grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilsers or sewage mud. Meat must come from animals which were not treated with antibiotics or growth hormones. They cannot contain artificial food additives or maturing.
ECO (eco-friendly) “not environmentally harmful.”
When it comes to products, that means everything from production to packaging needs to be safe for the environment. But here's where it gets tricky: The FTC Green Guides say that in order for a product to be properly labeled as eco-friendly, the packaging must explain why it is environmentally responsible. Otherwise, it might not even be safe for the environment based on how consumers actually use the product. These misleading marketing claims are often called "greenwashig
Organic -
Organic is a legally defined term, which is to certify food, beauty products, and other agricultural products as being produced in a very specific way – mainly, as free from synthetic chemicals that are harmful to the environment and humans. So we only use this term if we’re talking about food, a restaurant, a beauty product, etc. that uses certified organic ingredients.
Organic food is the product of a farming system which avoids the use
of man-made fertilisers, pesticides; growth regulators and livestock
feed additives. Irradiation and the use of genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) or products produced from or by GMOs are generally
prohibited by organic legislation.
Sustainability-
A product is usually considered sustainable if it:
Doesn’t deplete natural, nonrenewable resources:
Doesn’t directly harm the environment: The production, distribution, and/or consumption of the product uses as little energy as possible, and minimizes and responsibly disposes of waste.
Biodegradable -
Every time you do a food shop, you might check the labels to see if the packaging can be recycled. If the word ‘biodegradable’ pops up, you may be even more confident that you’re helping to reduce the amount of pollution that enters our environment. But biodegradable can be a misleading term, and it may be even be harmful for the planet.
SUMMARY:
BIO and Organic seem to be similar and related more to production.
ECO seems to be related to production and packaging
Sustainability seems to cover more than the previous two, it appears to include every aspect of the product and its impact on everything.
Biodegradable - this one seems like a bit of a sales pitch.
I hope this has been of use!
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