J
European Parliament outlaws meaningless environmental claims.
To crack down on greenwashing, members of the European Parliament adopted a new law that bans “generic environmental claims and other misleading product information.” That includes vague labels like “environmentally friendly,” “natural,” “biodegradable,” “climate neutral,” and “eco” if companies can’t show proof of their environmental benefits. It also stops brands from fooling customers with schemes to offset greenhouse gas emissions, which don’t actually reduce pollution.
Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
Loading comments
Getting the conversation ready...











