Eco or Ego
Green or Gimmick?
Greenwashing Vs. Sustainable
100
Which coffee chain banned plastic straws to “go green,” but replaced them with lids that used even more plastic?
Starbucks.
100
What common symbol do companies put on packaging to make products look eco-friendly— even if it means nothing?
A green leaf or recycling logo.
100
Which product appears to be greenwashing?
Tide Purclean Vs. Seventh Generation
Tide Purclean is greenwashing.
Seventh Generation is sustainable.
200
Which fast-food chain introduced paper straws to “save the turtles,” but the straws couldn’t be recycled?
McDonald’s (UK).
200
Why does greenwashing slow down real environmental progress?
It makes people believe the problem is already being solved.
200
Which company is greenwashing? and which is being sustainable? Dunkin vs Statbucks
Starbucks is the truly sustainable brand.
Dunkin is the one using greenwashing.
300
Which fashion brand burned $37 million worth of “eco-friendly” clothes to protect its image?
Burberry.
300
What’s one way companies hide harmful ingredients on labels?
By listing them under vague names like “fragrance” or “blend.”
300
Which brand is greenwashing? And which is being sustainable? Patagona vs H&M
Patagonia is a truly sustainable brand.
H&M is one guilty of greenwashing.