Fashion’s efforts to go green cancelled out by shopaholics November 15, 2023 Wrap report says 12% reduction in carbon impact negated by 13% rise in textiles produced and sold … Tags: Environmental Impact, Fast Fashion, Greenwashing Publication: The Guardian Read more...
Debunking the Myths of Greenwashing November 8, 2023 In In recent years, many companies have made claims about their green practices and environmental-friendly products, but what’s really behind these claims? This article… Tags: Greenwashing, Sustainable Practices, Zero Waste Read more...
As companies buy ‘plastic credits,’ are they reducing waste or greenwashing? November 3, 2023 Companies and other entities are buying “plastic credits” allowing them to offset every ton of plastic they make with an equivalent amount of plastic… Tags: Greenwashing, Plastic Waste, Sustainable Waste Management Publication: Mongabay Read more...
Companies aren’t showing whether their environmental promises have any impact October 22, 2023 Many of the world’s biggest companies say they’re restoring ecosystems but haven’t been transparent about what the outcome has been…. Tags: Corporate Responsibility, Environmental Impact, Greenwashing Publication: The Verge Read more...
Companies are claiming to be ‘plastic neutral.’ Is it greenwashing? October 14, 2023 Plastic credits can help fund waste cleanup, but they can also justify making more plastic. … Tags: Corporate Responsibility, Greenwashing, Plastic Waste Publication: Grist Read more...
How to Avoid Getting Scammed By Greenwashing October 12, 2023 Deceptive eco-marketing techniques prey on consumers looking to make responsible purchases. Follow these tips to avoid getting duped. … Tags: Awareness Generation, Greenwashing, Sustainability Publication: Outside Read more...
The Lies in Your Grocery StoreMost people accept the gimmicks of food labelling. One lawyer can’t stomach them. October 11, 2023 Most people accept the gimmicks of food labelling. One lawyer can’t stomach them. … Tags: Food Label, Greenwashing, Sustainable Consumerism Publication: The New Yorker Read more...
For Many Big Food Companies, Emissions Head in the Wrong Direction October 9, 2023 Several of the world’s largest food and restaurant companies have not made progress on their goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Some are even… Tags: Carbon Emissions, Corporate Responsibility, Greenwashing Publication: The Washington Post Read more...
Greenwashing concerns ‘pervasive’ across all sectors, global study warns October 5, 2023 Major global survey reveals remarkably low levels of consumer trust in corporates’ environmental claims … Tags: Corporate Responsibility, Greenwashing, Sustainability Publication: Business Green Read more...
Don’t Trust Plastic Snack Wrappers With Recycling Instructions September 29, 2023 A plastic drop-off program embraced by 12,000 retail locations and more than 500 brands in the US has been putting packaging into landfills. … Tags: Greenwashing, Plastic Recycling, Single-Use Plastics Publication: Bloomberg Read more...
Accusations of Greenwashing On the Rise: How Can Fashion Brands Avoid Falling Foul? September 21, 2023 It is time for fashion brands to lean into, not abandon, carbon credits as a critical climate finance instrument. … Tags: Fast Fashion, Greenwashing, Sustainable Fashion Publication: Earth.org Read more...
EU to ban greenwashing and improve consumer information on product durability September 19, 2023 Generic environmental claims and other misleading marketing tricks will be banned … Tags: Greenwashing, Sustainability, Sustainable Consumerism Publication: Parlamento Europeu em Portuga Read more...