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Restricted claim

“Aiming for zero waste”

Is “Aiming for zero waste” allowed under the EU Green Claims Directive (2024/825)?

Medium-risk claim Future performance

Why it is restricted

"Aiming" is doing the same work as "committed" while sounding softer. The substantiation duty is identical.

Say this instead

"90% diversion from landfill at our own sites by 2028; currently 71% (2025 waste report)."

Legal basis

UCPD Article 6(2)(d) as inserted by Directive 2024/825 (future environmental performance)

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