The government is being urged to include an ‘environmental scoring system’ for products in its proposed Environment Direct information service for consumers. The call comes from the National Consumer Council, which today publishes research showing that 8.6 million people are looking for clear advice on how they can lead a greener life.The NCC says that with energy prices rising and greater awareness of water shortages a significant number of ‘canny consumers’ are looking for ways to save money and the environment. But the NCC is warning that people are confronted with up to 500 different ideas on how to live in a more environmentally friendly way and find this all too complicated.
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