Better World Products - FAQs
We want to help get you off to the best possible start with Better World Products so have compiled a useful FAQ to cover a range of queries.
WANT TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD? SO DO WE.
Products with our planet in mind.
Want to build a Better World? So do we.
Products with our planet in mind.
Our Better World product range can help you discover and shop for products that represent a greener choice. We’ve made it easy for you – right here in one place.
We’ve partnered with trusted third-party consultants to develop a framework that selects products with sustainability improvements and hold relevant sustainability certifications or eco-labels.
Each product is highlighted on the RS website with has our Better World badge; making it easier for you to make a greener purchasing choice that they can trust.
Our Better World products are just part of our environmental journey. Together we can all strive to become more sustainable and make amazing happen for a better world.
Introducing Better World Products
Take another step towards meeting your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals by choosing Better World products. In this video, our Vice President of Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Andrea Barrett, introduces Better World products and explains what assurances it gives you – as well as how it can help your business to get closer to achieving your ESG commitments.
Discover our Better World product offering
Better World Products Certifications
Sustainability certifications are everywhere! We help the conscious consumer demystify the logos, keywords, and help shed light on what RS have committed to.
Sustainability Roundtable with DesignSpark
DesignSpark brings industry experts together to share their experiences of embracing sustainability in product design process, covering materials, supply chains and more.
Browse the range
Contactors
Explore our range of contactors with low energy coils and other energy saving technology, including Schneider Electric's Premium Green series.
MCBs
Miniature Circuit Breakers featuring Schneider Electric's Premium Green ecolabel which assures healthier products with transparent environmental & regulatory information.
Motor Protection
Use this motor-protection circuit breaker to prevent damage to industrial circuity and to reduce the frequency of electrical problems.
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
Discover a range of MCCBs with sustainability built-in via energy saving technology and Schneider Electric's Premium Green ecolabel assurance.
PC Power Supplies
These 80 Plus certified supplies offer high levels of efficiency. Available in a range of configurations for your requirements.
Paper Towels
This range from Tork benefit from sustainable features including the use of recycled materials, and designs that help to reduce consumption.
Trousers
Made from recycled material and designed specifically to provide comfort and protection to those in physical and industrial jobs.
Soap & Hand Cleaners
A requirement for every day hygiene. Choose from the brands you trust, that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle,
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Understanding the trends
Read our latest findings on the influences that are shaping consumer behaviours on sustainability in 2022 and beyond.
Better World Products Glossary
Welcome to Sustainability 101! We look at the key terms and definitions to provide you with a basic understanding of Sustainability.
Putting a focus on UPS
We explore the Better World range to understand their sustainability edge and showcase that they are really are products with the planet in mind.
Putting a focus on Workwear
We explore the Better World range to understand their sustainable certifications to show that these products have the planet in mind.
