Following the latest trends in energy conservation and carbon reduction, the EPA is holding an activity to select a logo for Taiwan's carbon label. Carbon labeling is expected to raise consumers' awareness of product carbon emissions and encourage greener lifestyles. A public opinion survey shows that over 90% of the public agree carbon labeling can increase the degree of trust consumers put in environmental products.

The EPA conducted a questionnaire survey of 908 people shopping at Green Stores from 24 August to 11 September 2009 to get a better idea of people's views of carbon labeling. A total of 93% of respondents felt that carbon labeling raises the trustworthiness of environmental products. 92% of respondents said that carbon labels give an idea of the environmental impact of products. 96% of respondents felt information on carbon labels should be clear and easy to understand. 96% of respondents said that carbon labels should clearly indicate carbon dioxide emissions of products. 97% of respondents gave a favorable evaluation of the policy to promote carbon labeling of products.

In response to the results of this survey, the EPA held the "Taiwan Carbon Labeling Logo Design Contest" with the theme, "Let Earth Breathe - Toward a Low-Carbon Society." People of all walks are invited to let their creativity loose in coming up with the best logo for carbon labels. Details can be found at the Green Living Web site.

The EPA reported that carbon labeling has become a form of communicating the concept of carbon reduction and steers people toward more sustainable consumption and production. Many countries like Japan, England, US, Canada, Thailand and Australia are now promoting carbon labeling. Japan's carbon label depicts a carbon footprint logo and information on carbon dioxide emissions during the entire lifecycle of the product. This is hoped to get people to buy lowcarbon products and usher in a low-carbon economy and society.