News about greenwashing on 2021-08-11
City leader warns public to not flush flushable wipes amid 17M gallon sewage spill
Los Angeles City Council has warned public not to flush disposable toilet wipes amid a sewage spill at the city's water recreation plant in the US state of California, it has been revealed. They claim they are "extremely deceptive and costly and dangerous".
Source: foxla.com
Published on 2021-08-11
Everything You Need To Know About Parabens
There's a lot of things you need to know about the parabens. But why should you give another damn? The BBC has been looking at some of the products that have been sold in the UK for more than two decades - and which are actually harmful?
Source: mensxp.com
Published on 2021-08-11
Global warming consequences are now unavoidable
Scientists have warned that the world’s climate is going to get worse. But what does it mean for our future? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of human activity on the planet. Climate change experts explain.
Source: morningstaronline.co.uk
Published on 2021-08-11
Government to crack down on greenwashing energy firms
Energy firms are being asked to check tariffs which are described as "green" to consumers, the British Energy Information Service (BEIS) has said. However, ministers have warned that advertising rules could be tightened.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-08-11
Greta Thunberg calls out fast fashion companies for greenwashing
Greta Thunberg is a Swedish climate activist who has become one of the world’s most influential figures. She is now planning to attend the UN Climate Conference in Scotland next month. Here, she explains why she wants to speak to the United Nations.
Source: deccanherald.com
Published on 2021-08-11
Greta Thunberg Vogue Scandinavia : On Fast Fashion & Climate Change
Greta Thunberg is the first to grace the cover of the newly launched Vogue Scandinavia issue, which shows her wearing a yellow floral dress and upcycled trench made from discarded coats during the pandemic. Why?
Source: fashionmagazine.com
Published on 2021-08-11
Regulation will wreck ESG
Environmental Governance Regulations are a significant step in the fight against greenwashing, according to the chairman of the Royal Society of Chartered Traders (SMRC) and former US Treasury chief economist Larry Madowo, who explains why.
Source: globalcapital.com
Published on 2021-08-11
Sabyasachi called out for his collaboration with H & M
A look at the latest trends from the UK's biggest fashion retailer, Grazia. Each week we feature a selection of things you need to know about the new celebrity influencers and their favourite artists - including Jennifer Lopez.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published on 2021-08-11
Streaming platforms vs . Media sovereignty : Netflix and others challenge national broadcasters
The battle between Netflix and Netflix is being fought throughout the world, according to the latest series of The Rise of the Streaming Services (Netflix), which tells the story of a digital plague year in the US and the wider world of film and television.
Source: peoplesworld.org
Published on 2021-08-11
Using Artificial Intelligence to Sniff Out Corporate Greenwashers
Greenwashing is a growing problem in the financial services sector, according to research by academics at University College Dublin. Scientists are developing algorithms to detect and quantify these claims. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-08-11