Greenwashing News
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Are bioplastics better for the environment than conventional plastics?Confusion among terms like bioplastics, bio-based and biodegradable plastics makes it hard to discern — and make — the environmentally responsible choice. -
In Indonesia, a paper giant shuffles a litany of land conflictsAsia Pulp & Paper (APP) and its suppliers are mired in more than a hundred land conflicts with communities in Indonesia, with a potential 600 additional disputes looming, activists say.
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Rabobank sustainability chief: We need to weed out green bonds greenwashGreen bonds may have a credibility issue, but they are the most direct way to finance green projects, says Maarten Biermans, head of sustainable capital markets for Dutch finance giant Rabobank. He tells Eco-Business why responsible investing is gaining the upper hand. -
Investing for impact doubles as savers seek to do goodSo-called impact investing is only a small part of the industry, but has grown rapidly as a new generation of investors seek to use their capital to do good and make money.
Greenwashing Opinion
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Why the fight against climate change will never be won with capitalism– Our current socio-economic system is built on the exploitation of both people and planet, causing inequality and environmental devastation. To save a world on the brink of ecological and social disaster, calls for greener, more efficient capitalism won’t cut it, writes Zafirah Zein. -
Are women the sustainability champions we urgently need?– Gender and inclusion experts discuss how women consumers in Southeast Asia are making purchasing decisions at the face of environmental challenges. -
Argentina is no climate leader– The South American country wants to expand the role of natural gas in the economy in "supporting transitions towards lower-emission energy systems"—but has ignored the environmental impacts of fracking.
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