Greenwashing

Misleading or unsubstantiated sustainability claims that make a company or product appear 'greener' than it is.

Greenwashing refers to marketing or communication practices that exaggerate, mislead or fail to substantiate environmental benefits. The EU has introduced stricter rules against greenwashing via the Green Claims Directive and the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.

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