Read the full story at Q Magazine. An increasing number of products claim to be environmentally friendly, from everyday necessities to carbon-neutral services, while companies
Category: Greenwashing
40% of firms’ environmental claims could be misleading
Read the full post at Food Navigator. Four in 10 websites appear to be using ‘greenwashing’ tactics that could be considered misleading and therefore potentially
Smithfield Foods hit with FTC complaint tied to sustainability claims
Read the full story at Food Dive. Smithfield Foods was accused by consumer groups of making false and misleading claims about the sustainability of its
Vogue Italia’s latest issue is greenwashing at its finest
Read the full story in Fast Company. ‘Vogue Italia’ replaced photo spreads with drawings to reveal the environmental cost of making a fashion magazine. The
Does Greenwashing Pay Off? Understanding the Relationship Between Environmental Actions and Environmental Legitimacy
Berrone, P., Fosfuri, A. & Gelabert, L. (2017). “Does Greenwashing Pay Off? Understanding the Relationship Between Environmental Actions and Environmental Legitimacy.” Journal of Business Ethics
When Is A Plastic-Free Aisle Not Plastic-Free?
Read the full post at Treading My Own Path. A supermarket aisle in the Netherlands made headlines last month, because it was the “world’s first
