Some food manufacturers have introduced eco labels – a certification symbol placed on product packaging. This indicates the product meets specific environmental standards set by a third party ...

Dear EarthTalk: There are so many eco-labels out there these days. How can I tell which ones are valid and not just “greenwashing”? – Penny Rasmussen, Calumet, MN With countless products now available ...

Eco-labelling is something of a divisive topic. Many industry stakeholders argue that on-pack labelling is not likely to make a clear difference on preventing climate change, due to too few adopters.

Most consumers want to buy ‘greener’ products and most food companies say they want to sell more of them. Yet the agri-food sector continues to wield one of the heftiest environmental footprints ...

The UK is seeking to come up with a “level of standardisation” for existing eco-labels on food and drink products to avoid the potential for greenwashing. A report compiled by the government body ...

The supermarket chain Lidl GB has announced plans to roll out a traffic light labelling system across key categories for sustainability across its 105 Scottish stores this September. The Eco-Score ...

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