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Avoiding greenwash: How can UK businesses avoid falling foul of the Green Claims Code?

Avoiding greenwash: How can UK businesses avoid falling foul of the Green Claims Code?

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) director of consumer protection speaks exclusively to edie with her advice on avoiding greenwashing, as defined by the CMA’s Green Claims Code, without resorting to ‘greenhushing’.

Survey: 7 in 10 Brits don’t believe environmental claims by businesses are credible

Greenwashing: Unilever laundry detergent ad campaign banned in the UK

Cost crisis: Are businesses backtracking on sustainability, just as they need to step up?

Tackling greenwashing: Government urged to develop formal definitions for jargon like ‘carbon-neutral’

Women in sustainability: The agents of change are ready, its time businesses were too

CDP: Consumer goods giants prioritising plastic alternatives over low-carbon innovation

Consumer demand for green products ‘reaching a tipping point’

Companies that clearly demonstrate the climate credentials of their products could gain a significant competitive and commercial advantage, according to a new report which reveals that two thirds of consumers across the UK, France and Germany would now like to see a recognisable carbon footprint label on goods.

VIDEO: Energy ombudsman for Christmas No1?

Staff at the energy ombudsman are the latest to release a Christmas record with a call for change in the energy industry.

Showering uses nearly as much water and energy as bathing, says Unilever

A pioneering study by Unilever UK and Ireland that monitors Brits' showering habits has revealed that showering uses nearly as much water and energy as running a bath - with power showers using potentially more.

Global Action Plan graduate wins IEMA award

A graduate in charge of getting young people to volunteer has been named as IEMA's graduate of the year.

British Gas residential business making a loss for months

A mild autumn and rocketing wholesale gas supply costs has meant an energy company's residential business has run at a loss since April.

WRAP to target reuse in coming year

Delegates at tomorrow's annual WRAP conference will hear how reuse is key to reducing carbon emissions in UK households and businesses, and will be a "major theme" of WRAP's work over the coming year.

Research reveals most energy efficient way to dry your hands

Traditional paper towels and electric hand driers are the worst ways to dry your hands, according to new research.

Carbon cutting paper wine bottle unveiled

Supermarkets are in talks with a small British business over using what it claims is the world's first paper wine bottle.

Postcode lottery of energy bills revealed

Energy bills can differ widely depending on where you live, according to new research.

Energy Summit’s suggestion of £200 saving an insult to consumers

The government, big energy firms and consumer groups have agreed to a very voter friendly drive aimed at reducing power bills at least in the short term.

VIDEO: Boris opens Kingston University green entrepreneurship programme

London Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a new initiative to help entrepreneurs in London develop environmental technologies and grow their businesses.

Government to meet ‘Big Six’ in energy summit

The government will hold an energy summit today (October 17) aimed at bringing down prices for this winter and beyond.

Energy companies’ profits soar as watchdog reveals plans for tariff simplification

Ofgem revealed a series of measures designed to encourage more competition in the industry and simplify bills while also releasing details of soaring profits for power companies.
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