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How To Uncover

Wen Han TsaiPhoto by Tax Credits

(Flickr)

Greenwashing

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In the 1950s, people believed that smoking was good for their health.

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Whitewashing in advertisements existed back then…

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…and it still exists now.

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Our society has become increasingly aware of our impact towards the environment.

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Environmental sustainability has become a global concern.

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Companies have taken note of this –

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and used it for its own financial gains.

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Through greenwashing, companies claim to be “eco-friendly” through false advertising.

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And the problem is – it works.

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In 2010, 95% of the self-proclaimed “green” products on the market have committed at least one greenwashing “sin”.

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The question is – how do we expose these false claims?

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The answer – by recognizing the various greenwashing “sins”.

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Companies often label a product as “eco-friendly” based on a small set of attributes,

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while ignoring the ones that pose an environmental threat.

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Some products claim to be eco-friendly, without providing any accessible evidence.

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Companies often use vague phrases, such as “all-natural”.

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An “all-natural” product can still contain harmful ingredients that grow naturally.

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Also, don’t be fooled by a product that has a third-party certification label – it is often fake.

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A company may claim that their product is greener than the ones in its category…

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…when the category as a whole is detrimental to the environment.

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However, the biggest greenwashing sin that companies commit – is simply lying.

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So it is up to us, the consumers to differentiate between

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fact and fiction.

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Sources

Cohen, Steven. “The Push Behind Corporate Sustainability Management.” Huffington Post Green. HPMG News, 25 Mar. 2013. Web 20 May 2014.

Pearce, Fred. “The Great Green Swindle.” The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited, 23 Oct. 2008. Web. 20 May 2014.

“The Seven Sins.” The Sins of Greenwashing. UL, n.d. Web. 20 May 2014.

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