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CTSI is warning about the risks of consumers being misled by traders' environmental claims
Posted 13 November 2021 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Consumer Goods and Services|National
UPDATES: CTSI is urging businesses to avoid misleading environmental claims as demand for sustainable products grows. The guidance explains the risks of greenwashing and the importance of accurate marketing.
As the push towards a zero-carbon future gathers pace in the wake of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, many businesses are keen to talk about their supposedly environmentally friendly credentials in efforts to attract climate-conscious consumers.
However, CTSI is highlighting the dangers of businesses making exaggerated or false claims about the sustainability of their goods or services, in a ...
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