LONGTIME®,The label for
products
DESIGNED TO LAST
Clearly informs consumers about the longevity, robustness and repairability of products.
Rewards manufacturers who focus their industrial effort on durability.
Get reporting on your practices
Are you looking for durable household appliances, a reliable laptop computer, robust tools?
Buying a sustainable product
is an economic and environmentally responsible choice.
Find out how the LONGTIME® label helps you to easily find sustainable products.
Why
choose the label?
Obtaining the LONGTIME® label
places value on the durability of your products.
The LONGTIME® label helps you to provide clear and independent information on the lifetime of products.
How
to obtain the label ?
Becoming a partner
means passing on your knowledge and participating.
The LONGTIME® label takes into account the specificity of each product family for a thorough and relevant study. Help us!
How
to become a partner ?
Why label your products LONGTIME®?
Integrate durability into your production processes
Make the most of your efforts and be quickly identified by your consumers
Meet the expectations of retailers to increase the share of sustainable products
Why buy a labelled product?
Acquire a reliable and repairable product
Make a purchase that will preserve your budget
Encourage more responsible consumption and move out of the disposable era
By providing you with clearer information on the longevity/price ratio of a product, and on its repair possibilities, the LONGTIME® label allows you to make a smart and reasonable purchase.
Discover LONGTIME®-labeled sustainable products
Here are the first products labelled LONGTIME®. By clicking on the product you will find the detailed description and access to the complete directory. And soon more products to join the listings!
If you know of a durable product that deserves the LONGTIME® label, share your experience with our team!
Your products are reliable, robust and repairable and should be in the directory ?
LONGTIME®, a practical response
Consumers are increasingly frustrated with products that do not last.
%
want information on the shelf life of products
%
are concerned by responsible consumption
%
say they rely on labels to make sure a product is truly sustainable
Choosing a LONGTIME® labelled product is an opportunity to encourage other products to get out of the box and adopt a more responsible consumption.
Between planned obsolescence, climate change concerns, marketing propaganda and the reality of everyday life, you no longer know how to choose the products you need…
The LONGTIME® label is a real help by giving you clear and fast information.
DURABILITY NEWS
Study on mobile systems for maintaining and reheating foodstuffs
Mobile food holding and reheating systems (ovens) are becoming essential in the world of Cafés, Hotels and Restaurants (CHR) to guarantee food quality and safety. For this study, we are favouring a collaborative approach, involving various stakeholders such as...
Sustainability consultation: Pellet stoves
Pellet stoves are appreciated for their durability, offering a reliable and economical solution for heating our homes in winter. But are they all quality stoves? Designed to last over time? That's what we're trying to answer... For this study, we are favouring a...
Smartphone sustainability survey
Smartphones have become indispensable companions in our daily lives, but are they all designed to last? Do they really stand the test of time and new technologies? That's what we're trying to answer... For this analysis, we adopt a collaborative approach, involving...
Sustainability survey: Cables and chargers
Cables and chargers, although essential for our devices, are often not designed to withstand daily wear and tear, frequent twisting and rapid technological change. Their durability is often compromised, leading to premature obsolescence. In this analysis, we have...
Repair or buy new?
Repair or buy new? When repairing a toaster becomes an extreme sport! Ah, repair, that subtle art of saving a faulty object from oblivion! Who hasn't thought of repairing their toaster rather than replacing it with the latest model? But here's the thing: after two...
5 tips to extend the life of your coffee machine
5 tips to extend the life of your coffee machine Having a coffee machine that works for many years requires regular maintenance and appropriate care. To maintain its performance and longevity, it's essential to follow certain practices. In this article, you'll find...
The ambition of the LONGTIME® label
LONGTIME® is an independent label for consumers.
With applications in Europe and internationally, it has been developed to encourage the manufacturing and consumption of products that are more sustainable on a lasting basis.
By encouraging consumers to make better choices and manufacturers to produce more sustainable products, LONGTIME® aims to contribute to the preservation of the planet’s resources and the reduction of premature waste.
The LONGTIME® label encourages a circular economy and champions the repair sector, a skilled and local field of activity.
Independent
European
Committed
They talk about LONGTIME®
Who is behind LONGTIME®?
Ethikis ad civis is a cooperative and participative company based in Toulouse, and originally created by two citizens determined to act on the environmental and social issues of our time.
It is now managed by Ethikis ad civis, a Toulouse based cooperative company that is wholly owned by its employees.
LONGTIME® Experts and Ethics Committee
The LONGTIME® label places objectivity, integrity and excellence at the heart of its commitment to sustainability. We are proud to introduce the first members of our committee, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and ethics in all our certification activities.
