Shop Smarter with Our Product Symbols
We know our customers want to make informed purchasing decisions and reduce their environmental impact. Our product symbols make it easier to identify key features and benefits at a glance, whether you’re looking for products made from recycled materials, designed to reduce waste, built to last or offering other important benefits. With clear, easy-to-understand information, you can compare products and shop with confidence.
Use the options below to locate products with the specific features and benefits you’re looking for:
- Look for symbols on eligible product cards and product pages.
- Use advanced filters to shop by symbol/s.
- Check the product details for supporting information and disposal requirements.
It’s all part of making it simpler to shop smarter and choose products that make a positive difference.
Sustainability Symbols
Eco-Conscious
Designed with a lower environmental impact in mind, eco-conscious products help you make more responsible choices every day. From recycled and recyclable materials to refillable and compostable designs, each product meets one or more of our sustainability criteria, supporting a more sustainable approach to using and caring for resources.
Refillable
Products made to be reused time and time again. Refillable products help reduce waste by allowing you to replace the contents instead of the entire container, with a relevant refill available on COSnet. A smarter choice that helps conserve resources while getting more value from the products you love.
Compostable
Compostable packaging is designed to break down naturally after use and meets the relevant Australian Standards for composting (AS 5810 or AS 4736). It helps reduce long-term waste and supports a more circular approach to packaging, allowing products to return to the earth with minimal impact at the end of their life.
Biodegradable
Designed to naturally break down after use, biodegradable products help reduce waste and support responsible disposal. Supported by relevant test reports or independently certified for biodegradability, they return to natural elements over time, offering a thoughtful environmental choice while minimising their impact throughout the lifecycle.
Free From Intentionally Added Harmful Chemicals
Products thoughtfully made without intentionally added chemicals of concern, supported by test reports, SDS and full material disclosures to ensure no harmful chemicals. Helping you choose products designed with your wellbeing and the environment in mind, with materials selected to support safer and more responsible everyday choices.
Plant Based Material
Made using materials derived from renewable plant sources, supported by full material disclosure reports and material compositions. A more considered choice that reduces reliance on fossil-based alternatives while bringing naturally sourced materials into everyday products and supporting a sustainable approach to sourcing.
Recyclable
Made with materials that can be processed through recognised recycling systems and recycled through standard kerbside collections or recognised recycling programs, helping reduce landfill and support a more circular future. Choosing recyclable products helps recover resources and make better use of materials.
Recycled Content
Products made with verified recycled materials, containing a minimum of 20% recycled content and supported by relevant certifications or chain of custody. A more thoughtful choice that helps reduce the need for new resources, gives existing materials a second life and supports a more circular approach to product design.
Environmentally Certified
Independently certified by recognised third parties (such as FSC, GECA or Rainforest Alliance) to meet environmental standards, giving you confidence products have been assessed for responsible sourcing, production, or end-of-life outcomes. A trusted choice for informed decisions that support a sustainable future.
Plastic-Free Product
Designed without plastic, with both the product and packaging being 100% plastic free, using alternative materials to help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimise plastic waste. A more thoughtful choice that supports a cleaner environment and encourages more responsible consumption.
Plastic-Free Packaging
Made with packaging that is 100% plastic free, helping reduce plastic waste and reliance on fossil-based materials. A more thoughtful choice that supports alternative packaging solutions and a more sustainable approach to how products are packaged and used.
Social Procurement Symbols
Social Enterprise
Businesses that exist to create positive social or environmental impacts. Profits are primarily reinvested to support its mission, benefiting communities, people, and the planet.
Women Owned Business
Products from businesses that are majority owned, led, and operated by women, supporting diverse leadership and helping create more inclusive opportunities for communities.
Small Medium Enterprise
A small to medium enterprise (SME) is an independently owned and operated business, typically employing less then 200 employees and operating on a smaller scale.
Australian Disability Enterprise
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Australian-made Products
Australian Made
Products that are made or grown in Australia, ensuring high quality while supporting local businesses, farmers, and the national economy.