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Green Dot / Der Grüne Punkt — Meaning & Usage

The Green Dot is a licensed packaging-system trademark familiar across European markets.

Reference authority
Der Grüne Punkt / licensed national partners
Programme / market
Germany / France / European Union
Mark type
Programme identity
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The Green Dot is a licensed packaging-system trademark familiar across European markets.

Before using this resource

  1. Check the relevant national trademark arrangement and whether the mark belongs on the target-market pack.
  2. Open the official resource below and keep the current guidance with your artwork brief.
  3. Have the finished layout checked against the product records and destination-market requirements.

A detail worth checking

It does not by itself state that a package is recyclable or made from recycled content. National rules and licence conditions vary.

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Useful to know

Which resource should I use for Green Dot / Der Grüne Punkt?

Start with Der Grüne Punkt / licensed national partners. The official link below is the route to the programme’s guidance and any artwork it makes available. Check the conditions for this specific symbol before choosing a layout.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

Use the responsible organisation’s specification and any applicable licensing terms. A reference image does not establish product approval.

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