"Carbon Footprint"

It seems another new "catch phrase" is being pushed. Its called  the "Carbon Footprint" & sure to follow is its partner "low carbon."  It all pertains to climate change.

A plan to help companies measure the total amount of carbon emissions from their goods and services has been launched by the Carbon Trust.  Cutting carbon in the supply chain is the next critical stage in the business contribution to reduce emissions to tackle climate change, "said Carbon Trust chief executive Tom Delay.
The new scheme's "carbon investigations" will look at the amount of carbon being emitted at each stage of a product's life; from the supply of raw materials and production, through to delivery, consumption and disposal.

Recent research commissioned by the Trust showed that consumers appeared to be influenced by environmental issues. A survey of 1,159 people, carried out by pollsters GfK NOP, found that 66% of those questioned wanted to know the carbon footprint of products they were buying.

Yeah right. I always inqire about a products "carbon footprint" before buying, don't you?
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