Green Washing

Should We Green Wash for the Sake of Spreading Green to the Masses?

Tracy Hepler | Posted 11.12.2009 | Green


Tracy Hepler

It is becoming increasingly dangerous that many within the green community are continually misusing "green" terminology to enhance the appeal of certain products.

Is Buying Green A Moral Offset?

Mother Jones | Stephanie Volkoff | Posted 11.21.2009 | Green


The study found that making environmentally responsible consumer choices leads people to make unethical decisions (or at least not as nice ones) later...

Examining Monsanto's Greenwashing

guardian.co.uk | Fred Pearce | Posted 10.20.2009 | Green


In part, no doubt, to help salvage its GM-tarnished reputation, Monsanto now makes great play of its efforts to help engineer a second green revolutio...

Water, Water Everywhere

Michael DeJong | Posted 04.24.2009 | Green


Michael DeJong

When a company like Nestlé pipes-up about its unfounded environmental credentials with an attempt to address ecological concerns and to self-promote as a green steward, it's "super-greenwashing."

Who Owns Our Food? Thoughts on a New Green Revolution

Paula Crossfield | Posted 03.22.2009 | Green


Paula Crossfield

We need to stand up for all of those voices who have no say in how their land is developed under the auspices of philanthropy.

Joe the Deacon and the Church of Clean Coal Carolers: How to Faith-wash Green-washing

Justin Callaway | Posted 01.14.2009 | Green


Justin Callaway

Forget the ghost-written pontifications of Joe-the-Plumber, meet Joe the Deacon. That's Joe Lucas, the VP of Communications at the ACCCE, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Energy.

Greenwashing: The Six Sins Of Greenwashing

TheDailyGreen.com | Annie Bell Muzaurieta | Posted 08.04.2008 | Green


Greenwashing, the term used when a company misleads a consumer regarding its environmental practices, can make it difficult for the average eco-newbie...