Knowing how to spot greenwashing when you are shopping for food, clothes, household items or anything else is a valuable skill these days.

The UK is seeking to come up with a “level of standardisation” for existing eco-labels on food and drink products to avoid the potential for greenwashing. A report compiled by the government body ...

In an era where sustainability is a major selling point, consumers are increasingly drawn to brands that claim to be eco-friendly. However, not all green claims are genuine to show that they are ...

Sustainability has become one of the most powerful words in consumer culture. Walk into almost any store and you'll find ...

The European Commission plans to slap a sustainability label on every garment and shoe. A new coalition of industry groups argues that the “incomplete” scheme could contribute to fashion’s ...

Like consumers everywhere, shoppers in Indonesia are confounded daily by disparate claims made by manufacturers and brands about the green credentials of their products. “Greenwashing” is just as ...

With the increase of eco-friendly labels and natural claims on pet products, it can feel like you’re doing the right thing ...

Is water in a box really better for the environment? What about sneakers labeled eco-friendly? How about green-accented soap bottles with plant visuals? These words and images may look environmentally ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- More and more people want to be good stewards of the earth by being green and more sustainable. But despite their best efforts to research and stay informed, it's easy to fall victim ...

In April, Teresa Anderson, a climate policy coordinator at Action Aid International, was sent two photos that she found so ridiculously hypocritical, she knew she needed to tweet them. In the first ...

You can’t blame coffee lovers who also love the planet for buying Keurig K-Cup coffee pods for their single-use coffee makers. After all, the box is emblazoned with a badge proclaiming them ...

Pork producer Danish Crown has been forced to back-track on its company-developed eco-label the ‘climate-controlled pig’ as Denmark pays increasing attention to climate labels amid allegations of ...