Aussie shoppers bombarded with lies and manipulated in supermarket aisles over 'green' products, claims environmental campaigner Environmental benefits of products exaggerated in stores Inquiry found brand's statements cannot be substantiated READ MORE: Brands are green washing their products By Australian Associated Press Published: 07:12 BST, 24 May 2024 | Updated: 07:12 BST, 24 May 2024 e-mail View comments Shoppers are being bombarded with false and misleading claims that everyday products are helping the environment, an inquiry has been told. Senators are examining the unscrupulous practice of greenwashing, where companies convey false impressions their products are environmentally sound. They've heard consumers are being lied to and manipulated - and product manufacturers and retailers are getting away with it - because Australia lacks effective regulations.
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