Is your favorite ‘green’ product as eco-friendly as it claims to be?


This article originally appeared in National Geographic , on

Going green is good for business. Consumers are often willing to pay more for eco-friendly products than other comparable products on the market, according to market research

But not all environmental claims are created equally. “Greenwashing” is a form of misinformation often used to entice an aspiring green consumer. Companies promising to be sustainable, biodegradable, or environmentally conscious sometimes fail to meet the promises they make to consumers.