Greenwashing has become the focus of many legal complaints in the last few years and a concern among executives as they try to go about E.S.G. initiatives.
Here, I describe what greenwashing is and why it's a problem. Then I explore its prevalence particularly in the fashion industry before offering what some governments and regulatory agencies are doing to cut back on greenwashing cases. I conclude with my own suggestions on how the U.S. should address the issue here and offer to consumers resources to better inform themselves as we await reform and clarity.
Links to resources:
Remake
Good on You
Ecolabel Index
CFDA Materials Index
Greenwashing has become the focus of many legal complaints in the last few years and a concern among executives as they try to go about E.S.G. initiatives.
Here, I describe what greenwashing is and why it's a problem. Then I explore its prevalence particularly in the fashion industry before offering what some governments and regulatory agencies are doing to cut back on greenwashing cases. I conclude with my own suggestions on how the U.S. should address the issue here and offer to consumers resources to better inform themselves as we await reform and clarity.
Links to resources:
Remake
Good on You
Ecolabel Index
CFDA Materials Index