News about greenwashing on 2021-04-11

Negotiating with your worst enemy : Biden in risky talks to pay Brazil to save Amazon | Amazon rainforest
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nyong'o looks at the challenges facing the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, which could lead to the reelection of President Jair Bolsonaro, and environmental campaigners.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-04-11

Africa : A Roadmap for Reversing the Resource Curse
The coronavirus pandemic has provided a useful cover for leaders to undermine their autocracies, writes the BBC's Joseph Warungu, who has been in Mozambique for more than two decades, and why has the country become the most frightening expression of the continent.
Source: allafrica.com
Published on 2021-04-11

Companies , not households , have the power to go fast on reducing emissions
New Zealand’s climate change strategy has been published by the Climate Commission. Here are some of the key questions you need to know about the issue and how it is affecting the country's environment. TOP STORIES - A selection of our readers' thoughts.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2021-04-11

Ethical consumption : is it even possible ?
It’s hard to believe that every single product you buy doesn’t have a dark past of slavery, pollution, and horrific human rights abuse. But how do we know whether these products are really ethical, asks Tom de Castella.
Source: honisoit.com
Published on 2021-04-11

Is Your Cannabis Organic ? Understanding Clean Cultivation
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to be more health-conscious and aware of what they’re putting into their bodies. But, how does one determine if cannabis is actually organic or just more corporate greenwashing? And what’s the difference?
Source: benzinga.com
Published on 2021-04-11

Save the planet by drinking gin . These eco spirits are worth a dram
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Nc’nean, Freestar and Bruichladdich, which have become the first whisky and gin distillery in Europe to be a certified B Corporation.
Source: wired.co.uk
Published on 2021-04-11

Six consumer trends in 2021 that can help business and benefit the world
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in consumer behaviour in businesses, including increasing safety measures at brick-and-mortar outlets, and growing demand for eco-friendly products from local sustainable brands during the coronavirus lockdown.
Source: timesofmalta.com
Published on 2021-04-11