Benchmark Community – Setting the Standard in Sustainability.

The Green Product Award 2026 invites companies and start-ups worldwide to submit products and services that address sustainability through design, materials, circularity, resource use, or other relevant approaches — for evaluation against the published Award criteria. In its 13th edition, the award recognizes future-proof solutions across 14 categories – from architecture and consumer goods to mobility and new materials.

Deadline is 15th November 2025 >> Apply now

What’s the Community?

The Green Product and Green Concept Awards form a benchmark community: a platform where finalists and winners set the standards for sustainable innovation. This community stands out because:

• Leadership: The Green Product Award positions companies and start-ups as leaders in sustainable markets.
• Legacy: The Green Concept Award supports students and young talents with visionary ideas.
• Authority: the Green Future Club, a non-profit NGO, provides the independent jury and certification seal. Its evaluation gives participants trusted recognition and ensures alignment with future EU sustainability standards.

Together, these elements create a unique ecosystem that combines recognition, expertise, and long-term visibility.

Benefits for Participants

• Recognition as Finalist or Winner with unlimited use of the Award Seal
• Independent certification & expert jury feedback
• Access to public voting with 50,000+ engaged voters
• Optional feature in the Green Trend Book 2026 (250,000+ readers)
• Networking at the Award Summit & Ceremony in Berlin

Jury Highlights

Submissions are assessed by a high-profile, independent jury including: Prof. Martin Charter – Centre for Sustainable Design (UK), Katarzyna Dulko-Gaszyna – IKEA Germany, Karsten Bleymehl – Circular Materials, Petra Schmatz – green lifestyle, Johannes Hilla – avocadostore.de,  Raz Godelnik – Parsons School of Design (USA), Prof. Claus-Christian Eckhardt – Lund University (Sweden) >> to all jurors

Award Schedule 2025/26

15 September 2025 Early Bird submission deadline with option for Dutch Design Week inclusion
15 November 2025 Regular Bird submission deadline
8 December 2025 Finalists annoucement and start of public voting
16 January 2026 Late submission deadline and end of public voting
2 February 2026 Announcement of All Finalists
February 2026 Jury Meeting
Spring 2026 Award ceremony & summit in Berlin

About the Green Product Awards

Founded in 2013, the Green Product Award has become a leading international platform for sustainable design and innovation. Organized by White Lobster, a Berlin-based agency for sustainability-focused innovation formats, and backed by the Green Future Club, the awards ensure that recognition is more than symbolic – it is a benchmark of quality and compliance with future sustainability standards. >> to the awards page

About the Green Future Club

The Green Future Club is a non-profit NGO and international competence network behind the Green Product and Concept Awards. Its independent jury of experts evaluates all submissions and awards the official seals, giving participants trusted third-party recognition. This certification not only strengthens credibility but also future-proofs products in line with upcoming EU sustainability regulations. >> to the club page

Note on current seal usage conditions (26 October 2026): This article documents the call for entries for the Green Product Award 2026. Current product-specific use of a Green Product Award Seal is subject to the applicable legal requirements and certification and seal usage conditions. Previous recognition may still be communicated truthfully with its award year.