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Erin Turner

@erinlturner.bsky.social
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CEO @ Consumer Policy Research Centre - think tank working to make markets fairer. cprc.org.au Research on fairer tech, sustainable choices, housing rights and access to justice. Also, cat photos.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 14/02/2025
🌹 Roses are red 🩵 Violets are blue 🌳 Is it #greenwashing or is this love really true? Trust is essential in any relationship. Building trust between companies and consumers through transparent and honest communication should be the norm. 💘 A strong #GreenClaimsDirective could offer that.
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Erin Turner @erinlturner.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Starting the 2025 work year with a debate on organic labels. Unlike many countries, Australia doesn’t have a single mandatory certification or standard for “organic” claims. We need to start legally defining this and other terms (compostable, recyclable… ) www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Falsely labelled ‘organic’ products rife on Australian shelves, shoppers warned
Organic farmers sound alarm about greenwashing amid push to introduce national domestic standard
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Erin Turner @erinlturner.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
New greenwashing research. From our mystery shop of appliance stores - 39 per cent of appliances are being marketed with vague environmentally friendly terms such as "eco," "energy smart" and "respect for the planet”. www.canberratimes.com.au/story/882663...
canberratimes.com.au
Consumer group sees red over 'greenwashing' claims
Appliances should receive a repair rating to help consumers navigate vague claims and invest in genuinely sustainable products,...
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