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Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’

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Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’

German automaker agrees to pay $14.7 billion to settle deceptive advertising and cheating allegations.

Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’

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Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’

The bottom line? Prepare to pay more.

Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

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Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. is advising Olay to discontinue claims that its Pro-X Advanced Cleansing…

‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

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‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

Lawsuit alleges cosmetics marketed as ‘clean’ contain dirty ingredients.

Avaline, Cameron Diaz’s New, ‘Clean’ Wine Brand

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Avaline, Cameron Diaz’s New, ‘Clean’ Wine Brand

At the intersection of wine and wellness.

Carpet Cleaning by Sears

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Carpet Cleaning by Sears

Is Sears sweeping its full price for carpet cleaning under your rug?

Tide Purclean

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Tide Purclean

Laundry detergent’s “plant-based” claims come under scrutiny.

Genexa ‘Clean’ Medicine

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Genexa ‘Clean’ Medicine

Self-regulatory body finds “clean” medicine company playing dirty.

Sprayway

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Sprayway

NAD finds a streak on glass cleaner’s product labeling.

Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes

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Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.

Blueland

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Blueland

Cleaning products company claimed every piece of packaging was “100% recyclable” when some materials were only compostable.

Hoover’s Made in USA Claims

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Hoover’s Made in USA Claims

Score another one for the fine print.

iFLO AC Cleaner

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iFLO AC Cleaner

Is this device maker blowing hot air when it comes to its clog-free claims?

LeafFilter Gutter Guard: ‘Keeps You Off the Ladder’

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LeafFilter Gutter Guard: ‘Keeps You Off the Ladder’

Gutter cleaning is dirty and annoying. So is deceptive marketing.

The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org

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The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org

Why we’re hesitant to raise a glass to this corporate-charity partnership.

RXBar

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RXBar

We’re calling B.S. on RXBar’s “No B.S.” claims.

Unregistered, Illegal Disinfectants Marketed to Protect Against Coronavirus

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Unregistered, Illegal Disinfectants Marketed to Protect Against Coronavirus

EPA warns of products marketed with unproven and potentially dangerous claims.

Mercedes Accused of Greenwashing with ‘Nature or Nothing’ Ads

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Mercedes Accused of Greenwashing with ‘Nature or Nothing’ Ads

Automaker’s environmental record speaks for itself.

ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers

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ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers

Products’ purported efficacy against COVID-19 reflects results from lab studies, not real-world studies. There’s a big difference.

Booking.com

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Booking.com

Who is the constant prompting on Booking.com actually benefiting, the consumer or the site?

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Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’

Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’

Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

Avaline, Cameron Diaz’s New, ‘Clean’ Wine Brand

Carpet Cleaning by Sears

Tide Purclean

Genexa ‘Clean’ Medicine

Sprayway

Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes

Blueland

Hoover’s Made in USA Claims

iFLO AC Cleaner

LeafFilter Gutter Guard: ‘Keeps You Off the Ladder’

The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org

RXBar

Unregistered, Illegal Disinfectants Marketed to Protect Against Coronavirus

Mercedes Accused of Greenwashing with ‘Nature or Nothing’ Ads

ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers

Booking.com