Finally, there's a standard for carbon footprinting products. But Duncan Clark wonders whether it is too complicated to catch on
Reducing our direct energy consumption is all well and good. But how should consumers or companies minimise the carbon emissions "embedded" in the products they purchase? Whether it's an apple or a television, every item has a carbon footprint. But with no widespread labelling system in place, it's effectively impossible to shop green.
A few labelling trials have been rolled out over the years. Boots shampoo and Walkers crisps were among the products footprinted in a Carbon Trust scheme, while Tesco have footprinted some lines of orange juice, potatoes, lightbulbs and washing detergent.
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