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Greenwashing the Term “Biodegradable” in the Plastics Industry
Lack of Certification Enables Misleading Environmental Claims The term “Biodegradable” requires no certification; thus, some manufacturers label their products with the term biodegradable to make their products sound eco-friendly and sustainable when the products are substandard. This loose labeling is known as “Greenwashing.” Environmental claims are made, but the claims do not match consumer expectations. […]
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