‘Sustainable’, ‘responsible’, ‘better for people and the planet’ – what does that actually mean? We check whether consumers received a clear answer as to what exactly is ‘eco’, on what scale, and under what conditions.
Planting trees … that are already growing, parcel collection machines … that reduce carbon dioxide, CO₂ emission calculators … that omit important data – is this just greenwashing? The President of UOKiK raises the first allegations of greenwashing. Consumers, encouraged by eco-friendly slogans, could choose products or specific delivery methods, believing that they were supporting the environment.
