LoginOpinion: Wiping out greenwashing
We should all should be wary of businesses making misleading eco-friendly claims
Posted 01 February 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Opinion|Enforcement Practice|National
OPINION: Environmental claims can help consumers make informed choices - or mislead them completely. This opinion piece argues that robust action against greenwashing is essential if confidence in sustainable products is to be maintained.
‘Ecodesign’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘carbon neutral’ are phrases that are likely to conjure up blue skies, green fields and clean air in consumers’ minds, and they often find their way onto product packaging. As Trading Standards professionals, we know that many unscrupulous businesses will try anything to get in touch with the inside of consumers’ wallets. Unfortunately, where there are pounds to b...
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