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Nike’s ‘Sustainability’ Collection

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Nike’s ‘Sustainability’ Collection

Lawsuit accuses retailer of greenwashing.

American Beverage Association’s Every Bottle Back Recycling Initiative

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American Beverage Association’s Every Bottle Back Recycling Initiative

Inquiry finds trade group overstates environmental benefits of recycling program.

Nike’s Sustainability Collection

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Nike’s Sustainability Collection

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made with recycled, organic, and sustainable materials that reduce waste and the company’s carbon footprint and support a “Move To Zero” carbon and waste

FTC Must Strengthen Its Greenwashing Approach

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FTC Must Strengthen Its Greenwashing Approach

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for more guidance and regulation

Berkshire EcoSoft Blanket

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Berkshire EcoSoft Blanket

Allegations: Falsely marketing blankets as environmentally friendly

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

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Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

Arm & Hammer Clean Burst Laundry Detergent

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Arm & Hammer Clean Burst Laundry Detergent

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as environmentally friendly

Grain and Salad Bowls from CAVA

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Grain and Salad Bowls from CAVA

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as healthy and sustainable

Kerrygold Salted and Unsalted Butter Sticks

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Kerrygold Salted and Unsalted Butter Sticks

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they are free from harmful artificial chemicals

‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

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‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

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

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.

Gorton’s Grilled Tilapia

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Gorton’s Grilled Tilapia

Allegations: Falsely marketing fish as “sustainably sourced”

Thinx Products

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Thinx Products

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising products as safe, healthy, sustainable, and free of harmful chemicals when they contain chemicals that are harmful

A Lullaby of Deception

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A Lullaby of Deception

For Mike Huckabee’s next trick, a supplement that is ‘clinically proven’ to help users fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.

TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

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TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 12, 2023—Colgate-Palmolive is deceptively marketing its Tom’s of Maine and Colgate toothpaste tubes as “recyclable” in violation of the FTC’s Green Guides, according to an investigation by…

Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers