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Environmental issues

Some basic information about carbon claims and what they mean which could help you to stop paying a premium for something that is less climate friendly than you thought.

Some useful tips and tricks for dealing with carbon claims, including hints to help you identify credible claims and advice to assist you to reduce your carbon emissions.

How to tell if a claim is true.

What consumers need to consider when confronted by carbon claims set in the future.

A glossary of common terms used in emissions claims.

Carbon resources and where to go for help and information.

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The ACCC material on carbon offset claims is currently under review in light of the Australian Government's development of a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

The ACCC’s review of this material will be contingent on the CPRS being finalised.


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