Greenwashing

April 21, 2023

Can You Go Green Without Being Accused Of Greenwashing?

On Earth Day and every day, companies face increasing pressure to “go green” or be more “sustainable.” When companies heed this call—whether it’s by reducing GHG emissions, investing in renewable energy, or making their products recyclable or compostable—they understandably want to let people know about the positive actions they are taking. But, when a company… Continue reading

Consumer Law and Environment, Food & Beverage, Sustainability

Allison A. Torrence, consumer fraud, environmental, false advertising, go green, Greenwashing, 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