New environmental certification scheme for bio-based products
For products with a high proportion of raw materials from renewable sources.
Promoting development of fossil-free products and packaging
Products and packaging undergo technical analysis for monitoring and measurement of the proportion of bio-based raw materials.
Making sustainable choices easier for consumers
Certified products are labelled with the Testfakta Bio-based symbol.

News

Renewable Materials in Sanitary Pads Vary Widely

Testfakta's latest laboratory test examined sanitary pads available on the Swedish market, including an analysis of renewable material content. The results show that the proportion of carbon from renewable sources varies between 29% and 88% across the products.

Ekolution - sustainable insulation from hemp

Energy efficiency is a major global challenge. Vast amounts of energy are spent on heating and cooling buildings globally. Better insulation means lower energy demand, saving money, and reducing the need for fossil fuels.

Bio-based Plastic from Forest Surplus

Lignin Industries transforms lignin – a substance naturally found in wood that currently goes unused – into a high-quality and functional bio-based material that can replace traditional, fossil-based plastics.