Nordic Swan ECO Label
Hoppekids is the first and (so far) the only manufacturer of modular Kids beds, which carries Nordic Swan Ecolabel. Hoppekids was certified with Nordic Swan Ecolabel for our modular bed systems back in 2013 and has had Nordic Swan Ecolabel ever since.
The official Nordic environmental label
You probably know Nordic Swan Ecolabel from laundry detergent, cream, or toilet paper. Your children's furniture can actually also be Nordic Swan Ecolabel! But what is Nordic Swan Ecolabel exactly, and what does it mean for you and your children? Follow along on this page and read more about Hoppekids and Nordic Swan Ecolabel as well as Nordic Swan Ecolabel Kids beds.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel is the official Nordic environmental label. Only products that meet ambitious environmental requirements can achieve the label. The environmental label makes it easy for you to choose among the environmentally best products. The goal of Nordic Swan Ecolabel is to reduce the overall environmental impact from production to consumption - a holistic approach. The environmental label thus looks at the entire journey of the product and includes the whole journey when the requirements for the environmental label are to be set.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel: Strict requirements for Nordic Swan Ecolabel furniture
Nordic Swan Ecolabel is an environmental label that can only be found on non-food goods and ensures that the entire product journey from raw material to production, use, disposal, and recycling of materials is included in the assessment when the requirements for environmentally labeled products are established.
There are several elements in the requirements that Nordic Swan Ecolabel sets
for the products:
- Different requirements for different products. The requirements that a
product must meet depend on the type of product in question. This
means that a mattress must meet one set of requirements and a Kids bed must meet
another set of requirements. - Strict environmental requirements. Common to the requirements for all Nordic Swan Ecolabel
products is that they must meet strict environmental requirements. This can, for example, be in
relation to saving the earth's resources, choosing raw materials that nature can
regenerate itself, protecting biodiversity, reducing climate impact, and designing
products in a way that allows the materials used to be recycled. In addition,
there are also requirements for quality and durability, so the products can have a
long life. - Strict requirements for chemicals. This is done, for example, by excluding
or limiting the amount of a range of chemicals that can be harmful to the environment
and/or humans. This benefits both you, those who manufacture the products, and
our nature. - Ongoing improvements. The requirements for the products are continuously tightened,
so the products are constantly improved and keep up with developments. This also means that
a certification is time-limited, as one must always be able to meet the
new requirements set by Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
”Nordic Swan Ecolabel children's furniture meets strict requirements for both the environment, health, and quality. And the furniture has been tested according to international testing methods regarding strength, safety, and stability. This means that you get a piece of furniture with long durability, which is safe for your child to sleep and play in – and that your child is not exposed to unnecessary substances through inhalation or close contact with the furniture”
- Heidi Bugge, Environmental Expert, Environmental Labeling Denmark
What does Nordic Swan Ecolabel Kids beds mean for you and your children?
Nordic Swan Ecolabel on your children's furniture means that you are helping to ensure the preservation of forests around the world. This means you take responsibility and consider which chemicals should be kept out of nature and out of your home. It means you want to conserve the few resources we have.
With a Nordic Swan Ecolabel Toddler bed, you can be assured that the furniture is produced responsibly and with an eye on the future where your children will grow up.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel on your furniture also means that you can be assured that your children's health is not at risk when they move in, around, and on the furniture. So it doesn't matter if they taste a bit on them, as no unnecessary substances are released in connection with touching, 'crawling,' or 'sawing.'
And children's furniture, in particular, must also be able to withstand some wear and tear, and by choosing children's furniture with Nordic Swan Ecolabel, you are ensured that the furniture is durable and very sturdy, so they can withstand the treatment that only children can give them. In other words, with Nordic Swan Ecolabel, you are assured of long-lasting quality and consideration for the environment, for you, for your children, and for the future.
Long-lasting Nordic Swan Ecolabel bed made of certified wood
The wood in furniture with Nordic Swan Ecolabel must come from demonstrably legally felled trees, and the origin of the wood must be traceable. A high proportion of the wood must come from certified, sustainable forestry. Therefore, Hoppekids exclusively uses FSC-certified wood. FSC is an international non-profit labeling scheme for wood and paper that addresses environmental, social, and economic issues.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel also sets requirements for the durability of the furniture, as the majority of environmental impact occurs during production, and the longer the furniture lasts, the fewer pieces of furniture need to be produced. Nordic Swan Ecolabel on furniture is therefore also a clear quality stamp regarding the durability and recyclability of the furniture.
Strict chemical requirements for Nordic Swan Ecolabel beds
The products also meet strict chemical requirements – this is good for your and your children's health, for the people who manufacture the products, and for the environment. The furniture must not contain chemicals such as phthalates, heavy metals, so-called brominated flame retardants, or fluorinated substances that can disrupt hormones.
There must also be no carcinogenic substances in the glue and paint used. All Hoppekids surfaces are treated with environmentally friendly, water-based lacquer - free from unnecessary chemicals and harmful substances. Furthermore, strict requirements are set for the evaporation of surface treatments, as this is important for the indoor climate and for those who use the furniture.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel bed series
Hoppekids has three bed series with Nordic Swan Ecolabel beds - ECO Dream and ECO Luxury. All beds in these series are Nordic Swan Ecolabel - whether it is Toddler bed, Bunk bed, House bed or one of the other bed types.
More than just Toddler beds
If you are standing and need to furnish a children's room, we are happy to tell you that the selection of Nordic Swan Ecolabel furniture is larger than you think. Both our ECO mattresses and Anton cot are Nordic Swan Ecolabel. This means that you can already fill the children's room with Nordic Swan Ecolabel children's furniture from the start.
And if you need a little inspiration on how to decorate a healthier children's room, you can read more about it here. Where we, together with Environmental Labeling Denmark, provide our advice for a healthier children's room.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel mattress for children
In 2019, we launched our Nordic Swan Ecolabel ECO mattresses. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel mattresses have allergy-friendly mattress cores and mattress covers and are produced in the environmentally friendly Waterlily® foam, which provides fantastic support throughout the night. Our Nordic Swan Ecolabel mattress series comes in two types - ECO Dream and ECO Luxury.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel cot
In addition to the Nordic Swan Ecolabel Kids beds, you can also find the Nordic Swan Ecolabel cot, ANTON, at Hoppekids. ANTON is a 120x60cm cot that can be converted into a bench when it is no longer used as a baby bed, thus extending its lifespan. A Nordic Swan Ecolabel baby mattress is also available for ANTON, so you can have a complete Nordic Swan Ecolabel baby bed. The mattress for the cot measures 120x60 cm.
Watch the video about Nordic Swan Ecolabeled children's beds here
