Green Guides

October 13, 2021

California Law Adds New Restrictions on Recyclability Claims

On October 5, 2021, California Governor Newsom signed SB 343, addressing recyclability claims on products and in advertising. Continue reading

Consumer Law and Environment, Emerging Contaminants, Sustainability

Allison A. Torrence, California, Chasing arrows, Consumer Protection, envrionmental marketing, Governor Newsom, Green Guides, Recyclability, recycling, SB 343, Sustainability
April 8, 2021

Does Novel “Greenwashing” Enforcement Action Portend a New Trend?

Lawsuits over alleged misleading environmental marketing claims, or “greenwashing,” are nothing new. It has been nearly 30 years since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its first version of the “Green Guides,” which are intended to help marketers avoid the practice. Continue reading

Climate Change, Consumer Law and Environment, Sustainability

100% organic, Chevron, clean diesel, Climate Change Resilience, Corporate Environmental Lawyer, Earthworks, Fossil fuel, FTC, Global Witness, Green Guides, Greenpeace, Greenwashing, low carbon energy, PJ M. Novack, renewable energy, Todd C. Toral