Ad watchdog claims it has greenwashers on the run

James S Murray
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Advertising Standards Authority claims vast majority of adverts' environmental claims adhere to industry code of conduct

The number of complaints over so-called greenwashing received by the UK advertising watchdog is falling fast, as firms increasingly adhere to best practice guidelines designed to ensure their environmental...

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