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CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients harmful to coral reefs and marine life.
By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits
TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing
When companies green it, they better mean it.
CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products
Lawsuits allege labeling fails to disclose sunscreen products contain carcinogen.
Take Cover from Sunscreen Ad Claims
Don’t get burned by these sunscreen claims.
Class-Action Tracker
Hawaiian Tropic Everyday Active SPF 50 Sport Sunscreen
Allegations: Falsely marketing the SPF of products as 50 when the actual SPF is only 20
Wet Ones Hand Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products “Kill[] 99.99% of Germs” and are hypoallergenic
Billie All Day Deodorant
Allegations: Marketing products as safe to apply to skin and made using soothing and gentle ingredients when consumers have reported suffering adverse reactions after using the products
o.b. Organic Tampons
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as organic and free from chemicals that harm people and the environment
Playtex Simply Gentle Glide Tampons
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe, gentle, and purified
Banana Boat “Reef Friendly” Sunscreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly” when they contain ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs and marine life
Several Brands of Sunscreen Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
Banana Boat Sport Ultra Faces Sunscreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as if they are specifically designed for the face when they contain the same formula as regular Banana Boat Sport Ultra
Wet Ones Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products “kill 99.99% of germs” when the active ingredient is ineffective against many bacteria and viruses
Hawaiian Tropic Reef Friendly Sunscreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “reef friendly” when chemicals in them cause damage to coral reefs
Banana Boat Simply Protect Baby
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the product is specifically designed for babies and charging a premium for the product when it contains the same formulation of the same ingredients as an…
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing that wipes “Kill[] 99.99% of Germs” when the concentration of the active ingredient does not kill a vast majority of germs, viruses, bacteria and spores
Banana Boat Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Banana Boat Natural Reflect Sunscreens
Banana Boat’s Kids and Baby Sunscreens
Banana Boat Kids MAX Protect & Play Sunscreens
