noun
- plural of greenwashing; instances or practices of making false or misleading claims about environmental benefits or sustainability to appear more environmentally responsible than one actually is
Usage: informal; usually plural; commonly used in business and environmental criticism
Examples
- The company's greenwashings included labeling plastic bottles as 'eco-friendly' without reducing overall waste.
- Environmental groups exposed multiple greenwashings in the fashion industry's sustainability reports.
- Consumers are becoming more skeptical of corporate greenwashings and demand real environmental action.
- The documentary highlighted several greenwashings used by oil companies to improve their public image.
- Marketing departments often employ greenwashings to attract environmentally conscious buyers.
- Regulators are cracking down on greenwashings that mislead the public about carbon neutrality claims.