Stop Organic Greenwashing!
Many personal care product labels misuse the word “organic”, duping consumers into buying products that are not actually “organic” and may even contain toxic chemicals that consumers would never expect to find in an organic product. Companies selling...Consumer and Environmental Watchdogs Charge CBS “EcoAd” Program with Deceptive Greenwashing
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EcoAds Confuse Consumers, Promote Greenwashing, Groups Charge in FTC Complaint
April 12, 2011
Take Action Against CBS National Greenwashing Ad Campaign!
Right now, CBS is offering to slap a green logo display on any ad, regardless of the advertiser’s environmental record or whether (or not) the product advertised has any environmental benefit. Take Action to stop this corporate greenwashing program now! Urge...Energy Star Ratings, For More Efficient Greenwashing
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has exposed fatal flaws in the government’s Energy Star ratings program. Jointly managed by the EPA and Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Star ratings since 1993 have been granted to products presumably based on...I Think That I Shall Never See, Greenwashing Lovely as a Tree
While waiting for my new tires at a local shop recently, the clerk handed me a beautiful card with an image of a lovely spruce tree, offering me the chance to “Get a quote, plant a tree.” Just for a little more urgency, the card also said “Limited Time Offer.” At the...Greenwashing-Now with Plants!
If you’re on Twitter or Facebook you probably saw the celebrations of World Water Day. If you watch television or happen by a billboard you’ll also learn that Dasani has come out with PlantBottle (oh & it’s trademarked, you know in case another water...
How Eco-Friendly Purchasing Policies Can Protect Health and the Environment
Pervasive in our homes, workplaces, environments, food, and bodies, toxic chemicals can cause lasting health impacts because of how they are manufactured, used, and disposed. CityHealth, an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, annually...
‘Chemical Recycling’ and Plastic Burning FAQ
‘Chemical Recycling’ and Plastic Burning FAQ Many so-called “chemical recycling” facilities–also called “advanced” or “molecular recycling” facilities–produce and release hazardous air pollutants and large amounts of hazardous waste that cause cancer, birth defects,...
Testing Finds High Levels of Lead and Cadmium in Urban Outfitters Jewelry
Oakland, CA – New testing by the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health (CEH) found high levels of toxic lead and cadmium in six fashion accessories, including jewelry and belts, sold by Urban Outfitters. CEH tested 11 fashion accessory items from the popular fashion retailer’s “Urban Renewal” line, and found stunningly high levels of lead and cadmium.