Sustainability standards and certification

Imagine you bought a toy that is really fun but it was made using unhealthy materials that can harm other people and the environment. That's not good, right? It wouldn't be nice to play with something that can hurt us or our surroundings.

In the same way, when we buy things like clothes or food, we should make sure that they are not harming others or our planet. That's where sustainability standards and certifications come in.

These are like special rules that companies have to follow when they make the things we buy. They have to use materials that are safe for people and the environment. They have to make sure that they don't waste resources like water or energy. And they have to treat their workers fairly and pay them a good wage.

To make sure that a company follows these rules, they are checked by special organizations. If the company passes all the tests, they get a certificate that shows that they are doing things in a sustainable way. This means that when we buy something with that certificate, we know that it's good for us and the planet.

So, just like we check if our toys are safe to play with, we should also check if the things we buy are made sustainably. This way, we can help protect our planet and make sure that everyone is treated fairly.