CAF-6 · Chapter 14 · Question 13 of 15
If a company claims its new product is '100% environmentally friendly' but actually uses highly toxic unrecyclable materials in its core components, this practice is commonly known as:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Greenwashing
Explanation
Greenwashing is the deceptive practice of making unsupported or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product, service, or company operation.
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