You will find here answers to the most frequently asked questions about the government-run certification label.

Here you can find facts and figures on the fifth anniversary of the Green Button. 

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Get involved! Many companies are already demonstrating that sustainable fashion is possible. You can find a brief description of the most important information about the Green Button for companies here.

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Here you will find a brief summary of the most important information for companies on the Green Button 2.0.

You would like to have your products certified with the Green Button? You can find all important information about the Green Button and the path to certification here.

The Green Button Guide is the central support document for preparation for the Green Button Audit. The document provides detailed explanations on the implementation of a company's due diligence processes in the Green Button, recommendations and (company) examples on the five audit-relevant core elements and their subordinate indicators, as well as implementation support.

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For the use of the Green Button Logo you will find all relevant information in the current Logo Manual.

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Here you can find the documents on sustainable public procurement. The documents are only available in German.

• Guideline for sustainable public textile procurement by the Federal Administration
• Quick reference guide and sample forms
• Information leaflet of the Green Button
• Productlist for sustainable sourcing

Please find information on the certification process here.

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The comparison of the BAFA questionnaire on the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act with the Green Button 2.0 indicators provides companies with guidance on overlaps and deviations between the requirements. The document is only available in German.

All documents on the Green Button Standard can be found via this link. An overview of the individual documents can be viewed here: 

• Green Button Standard: Requirements for corporate due diligence processes and conditions for product claims
• Green Button Standard: Process and requirements for the recognition of certification labels (Meta-Label Approach)
• Green Button Standard: List of approved fibres and materials including guidance and recognised labels
• Green Button certification programme 4.1
• Regulations governing use of the certification mark

Which textiles or products made of textile material are eligible for certification with the Green Button label? Here you will find an overview of certifiable goods from the areas of clothing textiles, household and home textiles, technical textiles and textile shoes and accessories.

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The compliance with the requirements of the Green Button can be demonstrated via credible certification labels. An overview of which labels the Green Button 2.0 and 1.0 recognises can be found here.

Here you will find a brief overview of the most important information about the requirements for the recognition of certification labels in the Green Button 2.0.

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The Green Button Guide is the central support document for preparation for the Green Button Audit. The document provides detailed explanations on the implementation of a companies due diligence processes in the Green Button, recommendations and (company) examples on the five audit-relevant core elements and their subordinate indicators, as well as implementation support.
Only available in German language

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Here you find the list of approved fibres and materials incl. explanations and recognised certification labels (as of December 2024)

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The further development of the standard is an important part of the government's Green Button seal. The advisory board consulted the seal provider, the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ), on this. Documents from this process can be downloaded here. Only available in German. 

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The process for the revision of the Green Button Standard and the Green Button Certification Programme in its version 1.0 prescribes which rules and processes apply to the revision of the Green Button Certification Programme in the future. You can download the document here. Only available in German. 

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The documents in the archive provide transparency with regard to our standard versions and their developments. The latest changes can be tracked using the yellow markings.

Green Button Standard 2.0.1 Requirements for corporate due diligence processes and conditions for product claims with markups
Green Button Standard 2.0.1 Process and requirements for the recognition of labels (meta-label approach) with markups
Green Button_certification programme with markups 4.1
Green Button Standard 2.0
Green Button Standard 1.0 

It's quiz time! Students can test their knowledge and find out how sustainable their shopping behaviour is by answering engaging questions. The printed version is available in A1 size, folded to A4. It can be ordered free of charge from info@gruener-knopf.de. Only available in German. 

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In this flyer, we have put together a few tips for an overall responsible approach to textiles. Only available in German. 

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The booklet is aimed at kindergarten and primary school children: guaranteed fun reading and hands-on activities.

Click here to go to the booklet. The print version of the children's booklet can also be ordered from the Media Library of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Only available in German.

An interactive booklet for primary school children that explains the textile supply chain in a playful way. Only available in German. 

Click here for the children's booklet.

In this exciting quiz, you will learn more about sustainable consumption, certification labels, production and challenges along the entire supply chain.  

The game is available as online version as well as for print out - suitable for school lessons. It is only available in German. 

Find the quiz here.