Consumers worldwide want to go green. But as the demand for sustainable products is growing significantly, so too is greenwashing, […]
Why do trade rules block the way to sustainable consumption?
We must reduce, reuse, repair and recycle critical minerals
Electronic waste manufacturing is growing five-times faster than recycling. As the United States Trade Representative (USTR) considers questions of U.S. […]
TACD’s Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad and Charlotte Slaiman awarded Mozilla Rise 25 Award
Finn Myrstad, the Director of Consumer Policy at the Norwegian Consumer Council and co-chair of the TACD Digital Policy Committee, alongside Charlotte Slaiman, Vice President at Public Knowledge, have been honored with the prestigious Mozilla Rise 25 Award. This distinguished accolade is bestowed upon individuals who make significant contributions toward fostering an ethical, responsible, and inclusive internet.
Civil society proposals to reconcile trade rules with the need for regulatory action
When governments adopt new legislation, they need to check if their plan is in line with international agreements they signed […]
Manipulative Design Practices Online: What Policy Solutions for the EU and the U.S.
Manipulation has become an ever-present feature of the digital environment. Deceptive design patterns (note: often known as ‘dark patterns’, TACD […]
Reflections on the Frontline: Navigating the Policy Maze of Generative AI
Generative AI holds immense potential, but it’s crucial to steer its development toward the public good rather than profit alone. As civil society, we must be vigilant, collaborative, and proactive in advocating for ethical AI, ensuring technology serves to enhance our lives and protect fundamental rights.
Can you spot greenwashing? Consumer experiences in the EU and the U.S.
It’s 2024 and unbelievably companies continue misleading consumers with false green claims in a shady attempt to raise their profits. […]
Rhoda Karpatkin 1930 – 2023
Rhoda, known as the Grande Dame of the international consumer movement died peacefully at home on the 4th of August, […]
Regulating at a glacial pace: barriers to progress written into our trade regimes
This blog was posted on the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Brussels’ office website. We’re at a climate tipping point, yet international trade rules […]
It’s not just a phase: consumers want less surveillance
On 24 May 2022, EPIC presented the EPIC International Privacy Champion Award to TACD’s Norwegian member group Forbrukerrådet (the Norwegian […]