environmentalcommerceguidelines
nounUK /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˈkɒm.ɜːs ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz/
US /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.t̬əl ˈkɑː.mɝːs ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz/
Rules that help people buy and sell things in ways that are good for the Earth.
The school shop follows environmental commerce guidelines by using paper bags instead of plastic ones.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of written instructions for companies to reduce pollution when they trade goods.
The factory changed its shipping boxes to follow the new environmental commerce guidelines.
3. Advice for shoppers about choosing products that do not harm nature.
The website posted environmental commerce guidelines to help families pick greener toys.
4. Rules that make sure buying and selling does not waste water or energy.
By following environmental commerce guidelines, the market saved lots of electricity.