Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims Consumer Basics Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.
ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers Ad Alert ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers Products’ purported efficacy against COVID-19 reflects results from lab studies, not real-world studies. There’s a big difference.
Blueland Ad Alert Blueland Cleaning products company claimed every piece of packaging was “100% recyclable” when some materials were only compostable.
Cascade Platinum Ad Alert Cascade Platinum Detergent brand uses greenwashing in effort to convince consumers that running a less than full dishwasher is actually good for the environment.
GreenPan Cookware Class Action GreenPan Cookware December 2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the named plaintiff reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which…
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as ‘clean.’
Keystone RV Company’s Climate Guard, Polar Package Ad Alert Keystone RV Company’s Climate Guard, Polar Package TINA.org reader Tyla S. is not a happy camper.
FreshWorks Produce Saver Products Class Action FreshWorks Produce Saver Products In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rubbermaid and Newell Brands for allegedly falsely marketing that FreshWorks Produce Saver products create an “optimal environment” for produce that will…
Nutrio2 Ad Alert Nutrio2 The breathing room for this supplement decreases as NAD refers claims to the FTC.
How Clean Can Coal Really Be? Consumer News How Clean Can Coal Really Be? What are clean coal ads leaving out?
Natural American Spirit Ad Alert Natural American Spirit A healthier option to conventional smokes this cigarette brand is not.
Simple Truth Chicken Class Action Simple Truth Chicken In October 2014, a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against The Kroger Co. in February over its marketing of Simple Truth chicken was voluntarily dismissed. The complaint alleged that the…
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Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams Consumer News Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels. Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Big Mac Class Action Big Mac Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the product packaging contains substances that make them unsafe for humans and harmful to the environment
Whopper Class Action Whopper Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the packaging contains substances that are harmful to people and the environment
REI’s Waterproof Apparel Class Action REI’s Waterproof Apparel Allegations: Falsely marketing products as sustainable when they contain fluorine and PFAS, which are harmful to people and the environment
An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry Blog An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry TINA.org publishes a groundbreaking new report about the history and effectiveness of self-regulation in the MLM industry.