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A consumer choosing a product that says “green" or ‘eco-friendly’ on the label can be assured that it is safe for the environment T F
To determine:
Whether the statement ‘A consumer choosing a product that says green or eco-friendly on the label can assure that it is safe for the environment’ is correct or not.
Introduction:
The labels saying eco-friendly or green are given by the companies. These labels show that the products are eco-friendly.
Answer to Problem 1RQ
The given statement is false.
Explanation of Solution
The labels saying eco-friendly or green may or may not be environmentally friendly. The product to be environment-friendly should be scientifically tested. In case, the product is not scientifically eco-friendly, then they may or may not safer for the environment.
The labels do not provide reliability for the green or eco-friendly.
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