Greenwashing News
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How I got here... Kay Vasey, founder, MeshMindsA lawyer by training, Vasey's non-profit invests in artists who use creative technology to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. -
Supermodel and environmental activist Arizona Muse on selling sustainabilityThe face of Prada tells Eco-Business how she pushes fashion brands to curb their environmental impact.
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How satellite imagery is helping to detect plastic pollution in the oceanA new study illustrates how optical satellite imagery from the European Space Agency can be used to identify aggregates of floating plastic, such as bottles, bags and fishing nets, in coastal waters. -
Will Coke's new recycling facility help ease the Philippines' plastic woes?Activists say the facility, a joint venture between the beverage giant and Thai packaging firm Indorama Ventures, would still require virgin feedstock derived from fossil fuels. They also took issue with the companies’ claim that PET bottles are not single-use packaging.
Greenwashing Opinion
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When it comes to sustainability, the tobacco industry should stop blowing smoke– The tobacco industry has so many environmental violations—on top of its health impacts—that it’s the worst kind greenwashing. -
The corporate world is helping to combat coronavirus—but mind the virus-washing– Are companies genuinely trying to help, or are they using the Covid-19 pandemic as a marketing opportunity? And what are the dos and don'ts of communicating in the Covid-era? -
Three ways to tell if corporations are genuine about fighting climate change– Ensia asks experts how we can separate legitimate climate plans from hollow claims.
Videos
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Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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