Saturday, March 17, 2007

Carbon labelling scheme launched


A labelling scheme designed to help shoppers identify firms committed to environmentally-friendly policies is set to be launched.

Walkers crisps will be among products with a carbon label, showing their carbon footprint and committing the firm to cut that figure.

Carbon footprint is a measure of carbon dioxide emitted during the production and life of an item.

The scheme, run by the Carbon Trust, will run on a trial basis for a year.

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