There aren’t many of us who would actually want to buy a product that’s bad for our health, our air or our forests. So when we’re browsing aisles at the home improvement or grocery store, it’s only ...

Hotels and other service providers pitch themselves as eco-friendly when they’re not. Here’s how to call their bluff.

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You’ve seen the labels: eco-friendly, sustainable, recyclable, recycled, compostable, biodegradable, natural, plastic-free, and more. And because you care about the planet, you probably buy products ...

If you’ve heard the call to protect the planet, you’re not alone. Many of us are taking action to help stop climate change from getting worse. We’re getting wise. Making small steps to transform our ...

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A few years ago, Dutch airline KLM ran an ad campaign entitled “fly responsibly” that quickly drew the ire of climate activists. The buzzy ads promised that customers could embark on “carbon neutral” ...

Vegan leather is marketing spin for plastic seat materials. Learn why this eco-friendly claim is greenwashing the auto ...