Majority of EU citizens back green product labelling

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New European Commission survey reveals 77 per cent of people claim they would pay a premium for an environmentally friendly product

A clear majority of people in the European Union are worried about the environmental impact of the goods they buy and would like to see more products display their green credentials, according to a major...

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