Organisations can significantly reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions through better planning. For example, as nearly 6% of greenhouse gases generated by humans are due to the flow of products to consumers, corporations could significantly lower these emissions by systematically analysing their supply chain logistics.
Some supermarket chains are installing webcams into apparel factories to give customers a direct, uncensored viewed into working conditions.
Many products' labels claim their contents are natural, cruelty free, biodegradable etc, but there are now more than 300 eco-labels, and not all are equally valid.
The arrival of greener shopping on high streets may finally be sparking competitive reactions from other stores.
