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According to a 2018 survey by the EPA, the average person in the U.S. produces about 4.9 pounds of waste each day
According to a 2018 survey by the EPA, the average person in the U.S. produces about 4.9 pounds of waste each day
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Greenwashing is when a company deceptively puts eco-friendly claims on the packaging of their products with no clear evidence or testing to back up their assertions
Greenwashing is when a company deceptively puts eco-friendly claims on the packaging of their products with no clear evidence or testing to back up their assertions
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Seeking out sustainably made and/or reusable products in lieu of disposable, single-use items can help reduce environmental impact
Seeking out sustainably made and/or reusable products in lieu of disposable, single-use items can help reduce environmental impact
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It's easy for consumers to recognize which products are truly sustainable due to the prevalence of 'green' claims on products
It's easy for consumers to recognize which products are truly sustainable due to the prevalence of 'green' claims on products
To avoid being duped by marketing language, consumers should look for clear evidence or testing to back up eco-friendly claims on product packaging
To avoid being duped by marketing language, consumers should look for clear evidence or testing to back up eco-friendly claims on product packaging
Flashcards
Average U.S. Daily Waste
Average U.S. Daily Waste
The average daily waste per person in the U.S. is about 4.9 pounds.
Greenwashing
Greenwashing
Deceptive marketing that promotes products as eco-friendly without proper evidence.
Sustainable Product Choice
Sustainable Product Choice
Choosing products designed to be reused or made sustainably reduces environmental harm.
Truth About 'Green' Claims
Truth About 'Green' Claims
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Validating Eco-Friendly Claims
Validating Eco-Friendly Claims
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Study Notes
Understanding Eco-Friendly Products
- An average person in the U.S. produces approximately 4.9 pounds of waste per day, resulting in over 292 million tons of trash annually.
Defining Eco-Friendly Products
- Eco-friendly products are sustainably made and/or reusable, replacing disposable, single-use items to reduce environmental impact.
Identifying True Eco-Friendly Products
- Be cautious of "greenwashing," where companies make misleading eco-friendly claims on packaging without evidence or testing to support their assertions.
- Look for credible evidence and testing to back up eco-friendly claims on product packaging.
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