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Paris Court Finds Volvic's 'Carbon Neutral' and '100% Recyclable' Bottle Claims Misleading

The Paris Judicial Court found that 'carbon neutral' and '100% recyclable' claims on Volvic water bottles were misleading commercial practices, in a case backed by consumer association CLCV. Volvic has said it will appeal.

Tribunal judiciaire de Paris

Date Added

17 October 2026 at 20:26:05

Why it matters

Follows the 2025 TotalEnergies ruling as another French court decision against carbon-neutrality and recyclability claims on consumer products.

Cite this case: EcoAppraise (2026) 'Paris Court Finds Volvic's 'Carbon Neutral' and '100% Recyclable' Bottle Claims Misleading', Global Enforcement & Advisory Registry. Available at: https://www.ecoappraise.com/cases/paris-court-finds-volvics-carbon-neutral-and-100%-recyclable-bottle-claims-misleading (Accessed: 19 October 2026). Original source: Tribunal judiciaire de Paris, 17 October 2026.

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