Why Australia must do more about greenwashing
Nobel-prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says consumers can’t make informed choices.
Advertising
Facebook and Instagram are awash with alcohol advertisements
A new report says the two platforms, both owned by Meta, hosted almost 40,000 distinct ads for alcohol in a single year.
Gas giant Santos sued for alleged greenwashing
One of Australia’s largest gas companies could be in breach of Australian Consumer Law over environmental claims.
Consumer awareness growing around carbon credentials
A CHOICE survey reveals that consumers notice carbon claims and they sometimes influence purchase decisions. But how reliable are they?
Lowest price and price match guarantees
A lowest price guarantee isn’t necessarily good for your bottom line.
Panic marketing and the coronavirus
Many business are playing on fears of a shortage of essential goods. We call it for what it is – very shonky behaviour