From lip balm to dish detergent, it’s hard to find a product these days where at least one brand doesn’t have an eco-label. But what do these labels really mean? Do consumers really change their ...

Eco-labels are good for the environment, raising social consciousness -- and the bottom line, retailers told SN. These increasingly visible, ecology-minded tags have made a strong impact on a growing ...

A new sustainable food app has launched promising to reveal to end consumers a greater level of transparency about the environmental impact of their food choices. There are now almost 460 eco labels ...

South Africans want to shop more sustainably, according to research published in the journal Sustainable Development. But most can't tell which products are environmentally friendly. Some food ...

Information on sustainability should be compulsory on food labels. So said 88% of Europeans in a Eurobarometer survey of over 27,000 people in 27 countries published in December. That’s unlikely.

We can’t buy green products alone. How are we supposed to know if that TV or jar of pickles is environmentally preferable to other TVs or pickles? We need help. Environmental logos and symbols on ...

You probably feel pretty responsible when you reach for that green bottle with the leafy label instead of the traditional harsh cleaner. We've all done it. Maybe you even pay a bit extra, convinced ...

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 ...

South Africans want to shop more sustainably, according to research published in the journal Sustainable Development. But most can’t tell which products are environmentally friendly. Some food ...

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