Brussels targets greenwashing, planned obsolescence in new EU consumer rules

 
New rules presented by the European Commission on Wednesday (30 March) aim to better protect consumers against false environmental claims and introduce a ban on greenwashing and planned obsolescence.

The updated rules will ensure that European consumers are able to make informed decisions when shopping for environmentally-friendly products, the EU executive said in a statement announcing the initiative.

Consumers will also have a right to know how long a product is designed to last and how – if at all – it can be repaired, the Commission said. (...)