Traffic-light system of ‘eco-scores’ to be piloted on British food labels
by Nosheen Iqbal from Science | The Guardian on (#5KJWA)
UK government and major brands back bid to help consumers assess environmental impact of products
A new traffic light system on food and drinks packaging is being launched to allow consumers to make more environmentally friendly choices.
The scheme has been put together by Foundation Earth, a new non-profit organisation backed by the government, global food giant Nestle and British brands including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, the Co-op and Costa Coffee.
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