Sustainability at Lagerhaus – A Wiser Choice

As a part of Axstores, Lagerhaus strive to do business in a responsible and sustainable way. The effort to increase the sustainable product range, opt out products that does not live up to the company’s values and make sure that the assortment keeps good quality is constantly ongoing.

To make it easy for the costumers to find the environmental friendly products, Lagerhaus has since 2012 a guide – KLOKARE VAL (A Wiser Choice) – symbolized by a green owl next to the relevant products in stores and web shop.

The following list explains the different categories represented in the guide:

KLOKARE VAL – Eco-Label
We only accept products that are reviewed and approved by an eco-label, such as Svanen, Bra Miljöval or EU-Ecolabel. Goods and services environmental impacts are examined throughout the life cycle from raw material to waste by independent organizations. By choosing eco-labeled goods the load on the environment reduces.

KLOKARE VAL – Organic
Organic means that raw materials or ingredients are grown without chemical pesticides and fertilizers, and are certified by an independent organization. We only accept products that are certified organic, for example GOTS, Organic Exchange, EcoCert or The Soil Association.

KLOKARE VAL – Recycled
This category includes products that are entirely or mostly made ​​from recycled materials. The raw material comes from residues in the production, or waste. By using recycled materials we save the planet's resources.

KLOKARE VAL – Social Responsibility
Products that are certified by an independent organization such as Fairtrade. This means that growers of raw materials and their employees among other things are adequately paid and has a reasonable work environment.

Examples of product groups in Lagerhaus range that are mostly or entirely marked with KLOKARE VAL are tea towels, napkins, wrapping paper and gift boxes.