Environmental stories tagged with: green washing

Mitigating Greenwashing

Thursday, 26th February 2009, 2:01 pm

Two measures were announced today by the Department for Energy and Climate Change to help provide clarity and confidence for consumers concerned about climate change: New Carbon offsetting quality mark; Consultation on clear definition of "carbon neutral".

Over-Ambitious Environmental Claims Called to Account

Thursday, 8th May 2008, 3:37 pm

Increasing complaints about misleading green claims in ads in 2007 suggested greater public scrutiny of advertisers' environmental credentials.

Public Invited to Shop Greenwashers

Tuesday, 22nd January 2008, 5:18 pm

Green ads from Chevrolet, Ozarka and Toyota Prius are among the first to be scrutinised by consumers on a new Web site launched by EnviroMedia Social Marketing.