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Monday, 15 October 2007

.... according to the National Consumer Council
Supermarkets' policies on sustainable and ethical buying have become so mainstream that "green shopping" is no longer the preserve of an affluent elite who can afford high prices, a report claims today. Research by the National Consumer Council (NCC), in its annual test of supermarkets' green policies, reports a "profound shift" in the approach by retailers, in which even stores' cheaper ranges are embraced in a greener agenda.
But not a single supermarket got the top rating for the proportion of UK seasonal produce on sale and the report also uncovered large amounts of unnecessary packaging. Three major supermarkets, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose, head the green league table, each with a B rating.
Source: The Guardian (15 Oct, p.7)