FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment Blog FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment FTC Seeking to Clean up the MLM Industry
Environmental Protection Agency Consumer Basics Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which was formed in 1970, is an agency of the U.S. federal government tasked with protecting human health and the environment. It does this,…
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
Oatly’s Environmental Claims Ad Alert Oatly’s Environmental Claims Oat milk company’s environmental claims come under fire.
H&M’s Sustainability Profiles, Environmental Claims Ad Alert H&M’s Sustainability Profiles, Environmental Claims What’s sustainable about fast fashion?
BioSteel Blue Raspberry Sports Drink Class Action BioSteel Blue Raspberry Sports Drink Allegations: Falsely marketing the sports drink as clean, eco-friendly, and good for consumers and the environment when it contains per- and polyfluoralkyl substances, which are synthetic chemicals that are harmful…
By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org has tracked more than 100 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.
Six Vintage Eco-Clueless Ads Blog Six Vintage Eco-Clueless Ads In honor of Earth Day, check out these vintage commercials to see how advertising has gone from blissful ignorance to calculated The practice of making something sound better for the…
Lumen Securities Class Action Lumen Securities Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company’s activities benefit people’s health and social wellbeing, as well as the environment
Method Cleaning Products Class Action Method Cleaning Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “non-toxic” when they cause harm to humans and the environment
Simple Green Cleaners Class Action Simple Green Cleaners Allegations: Misleadingly advertising cleaners as “non-toxic” when they are harmful to humans, animals and the environment
Red Lobster’s Sustainability Claims Class Action Red Lobster’s Sustainability Claims Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that its products are sustainable when its suppliers of Maine lobster and shrimp use inhumane practices and practices that harm the environment
Brooklyn Steel Nonstick Cookware Class Action Brooklyn Steel Nonstick Cookware Allegations: Falsely marketing products as healthy, sustainable, and good for people and the environment
Verizon Securities Class Action Verizon Securities Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Verizon is committed to protecting the environment and people when its cables are covered in toxic lead
The Proliferation of Greenwashing Consumer News The Proliferation of Greenwashing As the FTC reviews its Green Guides, misleading environmental claims are rampant.
CATrends: Marketing Claims for Products Containing PFAS Consumer News CATrends: Marketing Claims for Products Containing PFAS Class-action lawsuits target human and environmentally-friendly claims.
Gain Original Aroma Boost Class Action Gain Original Aroma Boost Allegations: Misleadingly marketing laundry detergents as if they are beneficial for the environment
AT&T Securities Class Action AT&T Securities Allegations: Misleadingly representing that AT&T is committed to protecting the environment and people when its cables are covered in toxic lead
ZORBX Household Cleaners Class Action ZORBX Household Cleaners Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being “non-toxic,” “free of harsh chemicals,” and “safe for people, pets, & the planet” when ingredients in them harm people, animals, and the environment