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Philadelphia Fires a Major Legal Salvo Against Two Companies Over “Recyclable” Claims
The City of Philadelphia recently filed a lawsuit against S.C. Johnson & Son (the company that makes Ziploc plastic bags) and Bimbo Bakeries (a company that sells baked goods in plastic bags), accusing the companies of…
Court Approves $1.5 Million Settlement in Greenwashing Case
Last week, a California federal judge approved a $1.5 million settlement to a class of Rust-Oleum customers who accused the company of “greenwashing” by using terms like “non-toxic” and “Earth Friendly” on labels for…
Montana Announces Multistate Investigation of Big Tech Renewable Energy Claims
Last week, Attorney General Austin Knudsen of Montana announced a 16-state Republican investigation into four “big tech” companies regarding purportedly deceptive renewable energy claims. AG Knudsen and the states…
Company Accuses Competitor of Greenwashing in New Lawsuit
Most of the lawsuits we’ve seen with allegations of “greenwashing” take the form of consumer class actions. These lawsuits can also take place between competitors, though. Last week, for example, Moldex-Metric filed a…
NAD Reviews Green Claims in
Battle Between Bottled and Boxed Water
The International Bottled Water Association (or “IBWA”) challenged over 50 express and implied claims by Boxed Water is Better (or “BWIB”), suggesting that boxed water is better for the environment. Yesterday, we…