# 9. Impacts on Society

E-co.lab not only transforms the way certifications are issued, but also contributes to a more transparent, secure and sustainable market, positively impacting society as a whole.

1. Improved Transparency and Trust:   \
   1.1. The application of Blockchain increases transparency in certifications, benefiting producers, industries, other entrepreneurs and consumers.   \
   1.2. Trust in the origin and quality of products is reinforced, promoting food safety and public health.
2. Reduced Bureaucracy and Efficiency:   \
   2.1. E-co.lab reduces bureaucracy in certification processes.   \
   2.2. The agility in issuing and validating certificates benefits the entire production chain.
3. Impacts on Education and Quality of Life:   \
   3.1. The dissemination of Blockchain technology can be incorporated into education and gamification processes, training professionals to deal with certifications and offering measurable positive returns to stakeholders.   \
   3.2. The improvement in the quality of certified products directly impacts the quality of life of consumers.
4. Sustainability and Environment:   \
   4.1. Processes to reduce the consumption of inputs, especially those that are risky to health, such as pesticides and others that generate hazardous waste, is a positive externality.   \
   4.2. Processes for the proper disposal of waste in the environment are favored by the traceability provided by Blockchain.   \
   4.3. Cleaner Production (CP) Processes and the Carbon Market can be widely served by E-co.lab.
5. International Protocols and Pollutant Gas Emissions:   \
   5.1. E-co.lab aligns itself with international sustainability and social responsibility protocols, also meeting the certification requirements of these sectors.   \
   5.2. The reduction of pollutant gas emissions is indirectly favored by the efficiency and reduced waste in the certification processes.
