The TreeFree PASSPORT™ Certification sets a new standard for sustainability, performance, and environmental responsibility in the hygiene industry. Designed to eliminate reliance on tree-fiber inputs, this Certification empowers manufacturers, retailers, and brands to produce and market tree-free disposable hygiene products, primarily baby diapers, while meeting evolving environmental regulations and consumer expectations.
TreeFree PASSPORT™ Certification enables consumers to verify the use of advanced synthetic materials and other non-forest-based inputs. The ease of Certification, and simplicity for consumers to check with a quick QR Code scan, makes the process simple. Products bearing the TreeFree PASSPORT™ label demonstrate clear advantages over traditional tree-fiber diapers, helps prevent counterfeits and supports a buoyant pricing era for this new market.
THE PROBLEM WITH TREE FIBER CORES
TreeFree PASSPORT™ eliminates tree-derived raw materials, reducing deforestation and preserving ecosystems. By promoting innovative alternatives with superior performance, the Certification ensures that products meet high environmental standards without compromising quality, protecting natural resources while supporting sustainable consumer choices..
Aligned with European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) and global mandates, TreeFree PASSPORT™ ensures manufacturers stay compliant with evolving regulations. By providing transparency and traceability, the Certification empowers businesses to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and meet consumer expectations.
Certified products undergo rigorous testing for absorbency, durability, and safety. Verified by trusted labs, these metrics ensure products deliver top-tier quality while maintaining eco-friendly standards. TreeFree PASSPORT™ bridges environmental responsibility with reliable performance for retailers, manufacturers, and consumers.
Through transparent sourcing, QR codes, and blockchain technology, TreeFree PASSPORT™ secures product authenticity and traceability. This framework prevents counterfeits, protects premium pricing, and enhances consumer trust while maintaining continuity in supply chains and promoting sustainability innovation.
1. Sustainability Assurance
TreeFree PASSPORT™ certifies products that eliminate the use of tree-derived raw materials, protecting forests, reducing deforestation, and preserving vital ecosystems. The Certification promotes non-forest-based alternatives, such as advanced synthetic materials, which achieve equal or superior absorbency, durability, and product performance without harming natural resources.
2. Regulatory Compliance
The Certification aligns with the latest European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) and other emerging global mandates. As regulations tighten,
TreeFree PASSPORT™
ensures manufacturers and retailers remain compliant while demonstrating a proactive commitment to sustainability. The Certification provides the transparency and traceability required to meet industry and consumer expectations.
3. Performance Excellence
Products Certified by
TreeFree PASSPORT™
undergo rigorous independent testing by trusted third-party European lab services companies. These tests verify key performance metrics, including:
The result is a Certification that balances environmental responsibility with exceptional product quality—giving retailers, manufacturers, and consumers confidence in tree-free solutions.
4. Sourcing, QR Codes, and Blockchain Verification
TreeFree PASSPORT™ introduces a cutting-edge approach to supply chain transparency and product integrity. By integrating advanced sourcing practices with modern technologies like QR codes and blockchain verification, the Certification ensures continuity for consumers and protects the value of Certified products.
This innovative framework combines trust, traceability, and technology, empowering stakeholders while protecting ecosystems and ensuring a sustainable future.
The TREEFREE PASSPORT™ Certification addresses critical environmental, freshwater, energy, emissions and climate challenges posed by continued traditional tree-fiber production for hygiene:
Eliminating tree-fiber inputs preserves forests, which are essential carbon sinks and habitats for biodiversity.
Tree-free products drastically reduce water consumption compared to traditional pulping processes, which require up to 40,000 liters of water per ton of refined pulp.
Advanced synthetic materials streamline production, consuming 30% less energy than tree-based alternatives.
Reducing reliance on deforestation and energy-intensive pulp processing, TreeFree PASSPORT™ Certified products cut CO₂ emissions by up to 50%.