US watchdog trains microscope on green building claims

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As California unveils new building code, Federal Trade Commission undertakes review of greenwashing across the construction sector

The Federal Trade Commission last week signaled the possibility of a crackdown on building and construction firms that overstate their green credentials following a meeting to discuss whether the environmental...

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