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The popular chapstick brand Burt's Bees claims to be "100% natural," but lawsuit documents reveal concerning levels of PFAS--also known as "forever chemicals"--in their chapsticks. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Should greenwashing claims in advertising have stronger regulations?

Amelia Lindsey, News Editor August 24, 2023

Since the 1980s, attitudes toward greenwashing have been under scrutiny as a deceptive marketing tool. Greenwashing is defined as a claim that a company's policies, products or brand is eco-friendly as...

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