When a Company Is Said to Have Engaged in "Greenwashing

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a company is said to have engaged in "greenwashing," it means that the ________.

• A) company has significantly changed its business processes to incorporate a greener, more environmentally friendly philosophy
• B) company has moved its production facilities to countries where environmental laws and regulations are less rigorous
• C) company has changed its "green" image in order to appeal to a different, usually older, demographic
• D) company's products are not nearly as green and environmentally beneficial as its marketing might suggest
• E) company has undertaken a campaign to lobby for tougher environmental regulations for the industry

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