Which of the following BEST defines greenwashing? A) the environmenta

QUESTION

Which of the following BEST defines greenwashing?

A) the environmentally friendly process of washing produce
B) fraudulent pyramid scheming aimed at large returns
C) harvesting vegetables in more sustainable ways
D) misleading marketing about the environmental benefits of a product
E) covering legitimately eco-friendly products with informative seals

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The Federal Trade Commission has revised its “Green Guides” to try to distinguish greenwashing (which is misleading marketing about the environmental benefits of a product) from legitimate green products.