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German Court Bans Apple’s ‘CO2-Neutral’ Watch Label

8/26/2025

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A German court ruled Apple cannot label its Apple Watch as "CO2-neutral," agreeing with environmentalists' claims of consumer deception.
Apple will phase out the label in response to new EU regulations.
Critics assert Apple's eucalyptus plantations negatively impact biodiversity and lack sustainability.
The ruling is viewed as a win against "greenwashing" by the environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe.

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Story summary

A German court ruled Apple cannot label its Apple Watch as "CO2-neutral," agreeing with environmentalists' claims of consumer deception.
Apple will phase out the label in response to new EU regulations.
Critics assert Apple's eucalyptus plantations negatively impact biodiversity and lack sustainability.
The ruling is viewed as a win against "greenwashing" by the environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe.