Why McDonald’s, BP, Coca-Cola, and Other Major Brands Keep Getting Accused of Greenwashing

There’s often a sizable gap between companies’ environmental claims and their actual practices.

EXPERT OPINION BY PETER ECONOMY, THE LEADERSHIP GUY @BIZZWRITER

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Walk down the aisles of any store these days, and you’ll see a similar message. Companies want you to know they’re “saving the planet.” From clothes to cleaning supplies to hand soap bottles, you’ll find slogans boasting that products are “sustainable,” “planet friendly,” or “eco-conscious.” 

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