Bunnings accused of ‘greenwashing’ timber amid concerns about supplier’s illegal logging

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondentJanuary 26, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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The Wilderness Society (TWS) has filed a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) against Bunnings. TWS accuses Bunnings of potentially "greenwashing" its timber products. The complaint alleges that Bunnings may be selling timber illegally logged by the New South Wales Forestry Corporation. TWS claims this contradicts Bunnings' stated policies and website promotions regarding responsible timber sourcing. The environmental group is requesting the ACCC investigate whether Bunnings is misleading consumers about the legality and sustainability of its timber products.

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Australia 40% New South Wales ×260% Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 70% NSW Forestry Corporation 75% The Wilderness Society (TWS) ×280% Bunnings ×390%

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greenwashing 90% illegal logging 90% bunnings 80% timber 80% australian competition and consumer commission 70% wilderness society 70% responsible sourcing 60% nsw forestry corporation 60% environment groups 50% consumer watchdog 50%