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We've often been warned of the evils of greenwashing, and it's an inevitable phenomenon, especially since "green" and "organic" are such buzzwords lately. According to a new research study by Middlesex University industrial design student Nick Bampton, we all need to keep a diligent eye out for eco-posers.

Many of our new exciting gadgets are extremely harmful to the environment if disposed of improperly. Even products that claim to be green are only helpful until they break, then it's a whole other story. Nick's project reminds us that there are so many important factors that go into evaluating the sustainability of a product than whatever the label tells you.

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