Products and services billed as climate neutral, biodegradable or eco must provide proof, with carbon schemes banned as evidence

On Wednesday, members of the European parliament [MEPs] voted to outlaw the use of terms such as “environmentally friendly”, “natural”, “biodegradable”, “climate neutral” or “eco” without evidence, while introducing a total ban on using carbon offsetting schemes to substantiate the claims.

  • girlfreddy@lemmy.caEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I wish Canada and the US had at least some of the EU’s fortitude to challenge big business and their stupidity.