Eco-Logo Activity
Match the Label with its English Meaning
Match the logos with their correct meaning from the list below:
A. Non-tree paper product
B. Energy-efficient product
C. Biodegradable plastic product
D. Green-mark product
E. 100% recycled paper product
F. Architecture Eco-Mark
G. Recyclable drink carton product
H. Eco-mark product
I. Product made from recycled milk cartons
J. Anti-littering mark
Compare your responses with your partner
Discuss with your partner
1. Have you seen any of these logos on any products? Which ones? What kind of products have you seen them on?
2. Have you seen any other environmental logos? If so, try to draw them and tell your partner what they represent.
3. Your partner will choose one of the logos shown. If you saw this logo on a product, would you:
a) be more likely to buy the product b) be less likely to buy the product c) It would not affect my choice d) I am more concerned about . . . (e.g. the price). (Give reasons for your choice)
4. (Homework) Try to find some environmental logos on the products in the places you shop. Draw or cut out the logo and write down: a) Which shop was selling the product b) The meaning of the logo c) What product it was on d) Which company makes the product.
Be prepared to tell your partner about the logos you found using the following model:
When I was shopping at . . . I saw a logo that looked like this (show drawing or logo) which means . . . . It was on . . . which is made by . . . .
Example:
“When I was shopping at the Co-op, I saw a logo that looked like this, which means “this product is made from recycled milk cartons”. It was on a pack of toilet paper which is made by Nisshinbo.”
Shopping Detective Activity
You are going to be a ‘shopping detective’. Starting with the products you have at home or regularly buy, look to see if any information about the following topics is provided on the product’s packaging. Whenever you find some information, write down: a) What the product is. b) Which shop sells the product. c) Which company makes the product. d) What is actually written on the packaging about the topic.
Then go to some of your local shops and try to find some other products that do contain some statements or information about the topics listed below and do the same as above. Be prepared to share your findings with your partner in class using the following model:
I bought (saw) some . . . in . . . made by . . .. On the packaging was written . . ..
GM
Non-Animal Tested
Free-Range
Organic
Low chemicals
Recycled
Recyclable
Country of Origin
Town or Prefecture of Origin
Fair Trade
Information about Additives, Colorings, Preservatives etc;
Use of words like ‘Natural, Eco, Green, Good for the Earth, Please dispose of properly’, etc. and why they are used on this product.
Any other ‘eco- messages’ or logos
Health information
Biodegradable
Any other useful information supplied about the product