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Israeli Court Approves Deal to Remove 'Eco-Friendly' Labels from Disposable Tableware

An Israeli court approved a settlement requiring five companies to remove "eco-friendly" labels from disposable tableware made of sugarcane, bamboo, and palm leaves. The environmental group "Zalul" sued, claiming the products do not biodegrade in Israel as advertised.

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What happened

  1. 01Five companies must remove 'eco-friendly' labels from disposable tableware.
  2. 02The settlement was approved by the Central District Court in Lod.
  3. 03Environmental group 'Zalul' filed the lawsuit.
  4. 04The tableware is made from sugarcane, bamboo, and palm leaves.
  5. 05Zalul claimed the products do not biodegrade in Israel.
Translated and summarized by baba from NEWSru Israel, the latest report. Read NEWSru Israel’s original

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