09/01/2021
What exactly is and how can you spot it (and avoid it)? Greenwashing is when companies mislead consumers into thinking their product is more environmentally friendly than it actually is. Here’s how to spot some common tricks that marketers might use to deceive you:
🌱Imagery of idyllic nature🌱
Some brands lean into nature images on their labels. We’ve all seen beautiful nature shots and an emphasis on the color green on packaging, which can trick the eye into thinking a product is more environmentally friendly than it really is.
🌱Vague “green” buzzwords and phrases🌱
Green claims like ‘sustainable,’ ‘eco-friendly,’ natural,’ and ‘nontoxic’ are rarely regulated, which allows for some brands to get away with green posturing without anything to back it up.
🌱Hard-to-find ingredients list🌱
When you’re checking out an eco product’s webpage, the ingredients should be listed clearly and be easy to find. Even better: look for the products and of the ingredients and where they were sourced.
Greenwashing might not be going away anytime soon, but transparency is in demand more than ever before. An easy way to explore a product's story and discover their brand values is with a Digifresh QR code and Storyline. Scan a QR code on product packages and go beyond the label to better engage your products.