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What is greenwash?
Greenwash describes marketing terms on a product with an apparent environmental benefit that is vague, unproven, irrelevant, unproven or simply false. (Illustration courtesy of UL Environment.) It is the opposite of an ecolabel which is awarded only when based on scientific evidence and validated by an independent, qualified third party across multiple criteria.
Do you want to find out more?
Take a look at Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information | One Planet network to find out more on how to avoid greenwashing.
What is a Type I ecolabel?
Is “Type I” ecolabel and “ecolabel” the same thing?
Are ecolabelled products trustworthy and the best for the environment?
Are products that are non-type 1 good enough for the environment?
Where can I find ecolabelled products?
Do ecolabels exist in my area?
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What is greenwash?
Greenwash describes marketing terms that “paint over” a product with an apparent environmental benefit that is vague, unproven, irrelevant, unproven or simply false. (Illustration courtesy of UL Environment.) It is the opposite of an ecolabel which is awarded only when based on scientific evidence and validated by an independent, qualified third party across multiple criteria.
What is a Type I ecolabel?
Is “Type I” ecolabel and “ecolabel” the same thing?
Can I really trust that an ecolabel product is the best for the environment?
Wouldn’t buying a product that is non-Type I be good enough for the environment?
Where do I find an ecolabelled product?
What ecolabel exists in my area?
Third category
What is greenwash?
Greenwash describes marketing terms that “paint over” a product with an apparent environmental benefit that is vague, unproven, irrelevant, unproven or simply false. (Illustration courtesy of UL Environment.) It is the opposite of an ecolabel which is awarded only when based on scientific evidence and validated by an independent, qualified third party across multiple criteria.