Greenwash is rife within the construction sector - here's how to spot it

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Greenwash is rife within the construction sector - here's how to spot it

Origin's Victoria Brocklesby offers her take on how facilities managers can ensure they are purchasing genuinely sustainable building materials and products

The public is increasingly aware of the rise of ‘greenwashing' within the retail and packaging industry, with Coca-Cola and Tesco just two brands that have been accused in the national media of misleading...

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