Which of the following is an example of greenwashing?

a. A company markets a product made from recycled glass bottles.

b. A company charges more for a hybrid car than for a similar gas model.

c. A company donates money to a school reading project so it can advertise itself as environmentally friendly.

d. The Smiths installed energy-saving lightbulbs in their rental apartment buildings.

e. The corner Laundromat stocks only phosphate-free detergent in its vending machines

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Asia Reyes

27 July, 03:28

Which of the following is an example of greenwashing?

a. A company markets a product made from recycled glass bottles.

b. A company charges more for a hybrid car than for a similar gas model.

c. A company donates money to a school reading project so it can advertise itself as environmentally friendly.

d. The Smiths installed energy-saving lightbulbs in their rental apartment buildings.

e. The corner Laundromat stocks only phosphate-free detergent in its vending machines

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Alonso Meza · Answer 1

C, A company donates money to a school reading project so it can advertise itself as environmentally friendly.

Explanation:

Donating money to a school for a reading project is socially responsible, but not necessarily environmentally friendly. This is greenwashing for public approval.