Companies Accused of Greenwashing
When companies green it, they better mean it.
Five Questionable Lawn Care Claims You Should Beware of This Spring
Lawsuits claim lawn care leader falsely advertises some of its fertilizer and seed.
It’s been one helluva winter for a lot of the country but finally — finally! — spring is here and greener days are near. But maybe not as green as you think. A recent string of class-action lawsuits against Scotts Miracle-Gro allege that the company falsely advertises some of its fertilizer and seed. Here are five claims cited in the lawsuits that you may want to keep in mind when shopping for grass-growing products this season.
A Scotts spokesperson said the company does not comment on ongoing litigation.
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