Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers
TINA.org files greenwashing complaints against eco-friendly toothpaste brand.
Tom’s of Maine
TINA.org investigated Colgate-Palmolive’s marketing campaign for its Colgate and Tom’s of Maine’s toothpaste tubes, which are deceptively advertised as “recyclable” despite not being recycled in reality.
To read more about that investigation and TINA.org’s findings, click here.
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Tom’s of Maine Kid’s Natural Fluoride-Free Silly Strawberry Toothpastes
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, lead and arsenic
Tom’s Simply White Mint Paste, Tom’s Wicked Cool! Anticavity Toothpaste, and Tom’s Silly Strawberry Anticavity Toothpaste
Allegations: Marketing products as safe, healthy, natural, and effective
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe and gentle whitening toothpastes when charcoal is abrasive to enamel and gums
Colgate and Tom’s of Maine Toothpastes
Allegations: Falsely advertising toothpaste tubes as recyclable
Tom’s of Maine Toothpastes
Allegations: False natural claims
Tom’s Wicked Fresh! Mouthwash
Allegations: False natural claims
Tom’s of Maine Fluoride-Free Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste
Allegations: Falsely marketing toothpaste as “antiplaque” when none of the ingredients reduce, prevent or remove plaque
Tom’s of Maine Toothpastes and Deodorants
Allegations: False natural claims
Tom’s of Maine Deodorants
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers
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