Is Carbon Labelling a Good Idea?
Carbon labelling has been suggested in many countries to help consumers make informed choices on their environmental impact. Like the plethora of “green” labels, we are now getting others starting pilot programs to allow business to audit their emissions and obtain a label to display their footprint that will allow consumers to make compare their footprint between different offerings, as one would with energy or water star ratings.
Some of the major chains such as Tesco, Halifax and Continental Clothing Company have already signed up to a Carbon Reduction Label and the South Korean government has recently announced a pilot label for 10 products to carry a carbon label. At present, products that have been picked to display the label span across a wide range of industries, from pre-cooked microwaveable rice to LG washing machines.
Meanwhile in Australia, The Australian Food and Grocery Council, along with Woolworths, is currently conducting a study to examine the benefits of carbon labelling.
I think it is a good idea but we do not need too much variation in the system of stars.
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