The document discusses the concept of "greenwashing," which is when companies mislead consumers about their products' environmental friendliness through strategies like changing packaging or slogans without making actual product changes. Some key issues with greenwashing are that it hurts the environment, deceives customers, and can cause health problems if toxic products are mistakenly thought to be green. Laws have tried to curb greenwashing by requiring companies to use logos indicating environmental claims are valid.
10. People might find out
the 束 ugly 損 truth
Less people start
buying products
Companies can hide
the truth because they
have a lot of money-
difficult to fight with
them
11. Bad for the planet Earth
Bad for the health of people
Wrong use of products
12. People are left confused
Causes illnesses; for example cancer
People are mislead
14. In the US, a law was established :
the companies must mention with a logo
that is green ( for example : a planet, green,
bio ...) or make a slogan which precises that
the product is good for Earth.
15. The Six Sins of Greenwashing were created to guide consumers that
care about environment in their choices at the market.
16. NGO such as the guerilla artist collective Brandalism installed
over 600 posters across Paris in November 2015. The
creatively minded activists hijacked the citys advertising
spaces ahead of the climate talks.