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Green Imagery – Is it Worth the Risk?
Around the world, companies have been criticized for greenwashing by using deceptive green imagery and vague language on their labels. US consumers are filing class action lawsuits against this practice in rising numbers. Class action lawsuits have risen over 300% in the past six months alone.
What is Greenhushing?
As a business, staying quiet is not the answer; consumers want transparency! Greenwashing has made increasingly environmentally conscious consumers wary of buying products marketed as eco-friendly. Companies want to promote the sustainability of their products but are worried about being perceived as greenwashing. This crossroads has led to greenhushing—the practice under-communicating sustainability practices.
Red, White and RISK: How to Safely Claim your Product is Made in the USA
Most consumers want to buy American-made products and are willing to pay a higher price. Companies have started to follow this patriotic marketing trend, but it has led to fraudulent claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has strict rules regarding Made in the USA labels and enforces these rules to ensure fair competition in the marketplace. The FTC’s labeling rules provide important protections for small businesses, helping them to safeguard their products and services from imitators.
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