Category: Greenwash

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The Guardian Greenwashes for Procter & Gamble, Won’t Publish Truth

Recently over at The Guardian, a story on Procter & Gamble facilities achieving “zero waste” was published with much fanfare. I say bollocks. Here’s why. Procter & Gamble manufacture many of the world’s most popular personal care and household products: Crest, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, and Tampax, to name a few. They are [...]

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Greenwash: Eco-Friendly Bottled Water

Last week my friend Keith over at The Unsuitablog sent me a press release about eco-friendly bottled water. Yes, you read that right, I wrote eco-friendly bottled water. Those of you who have read my articles here over the years know that I am a staunch proponent of exposing companies trying to greenwash themselves and [...]

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Greenwash Alert – World Wildlife Fund Partnering With Coca-Cola

Remember a few weeks back when I posted about the National Wildlife Fund partnering with Scotts/Monsanto? As though these “environment” groups are playing a game of “who can partner with the least-green corporation”, the World Wildlife Fund has now announced a partnership with Coca-Cola. Under the guise of saving the polar bears, Coke is going [...]

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National Wildlife Federation Partners With Pesticide, Herbicide, & GMO Seed Company

That headline is not a typo, folks. The National Wildlife Federation, the very people who claim that they “work(s) to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future. As the nation’s largest conservation organization, NWF and its 4 million supporters are committed to sustaining the nature of America for the benefit of people and [...]

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Greenwash Alert – SC Johnson Named A ‘Top Green Brand’

I wish I were joking but sadly I am not. SC Johnson, the brand well-known around the world for bringing us such “green” products as Raid bug killer, Glade “air freshener”, Ziploc plastic bags, and Drano, has been picked as one of the 10 greenest brands by the ImagePower Global Green Brands Survey. Yes, you [...]

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Green For Show: Signs That You Are A Greenwasher

The environmental movement has spread throughout the United States in a major way. Everywhere you turn, we’re reminded of the importance of preserving the earth’s natural resources. Many Americans have embraced the movement with the undying commitment that rivals any religious devotion. And big companies are taking notice. More than ever before, businesses are marketing [...]