Green becoming a "tiebreaker" in shopping decisions, survey finds

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Poll of over 6,000 US shoppers finds that majority now claim to consider environmental factors when making purchasing decisions

Green product attributes are evolving into an important brand differentiator for consumers and can serve as a tiebreaker for shoppers evaluating similar products, according to results of a new study from...

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